Ape Hanger's Comfort?
#31
03-13-2010, 11:14 PM
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pipes?
I'm comfy with my apes and when I ride a different bike with low bars my back starts to get sore. But as everyone else has said it is subjective. I find that I can get used to most anything but my apes are just so comfy. What color is your favorite color is a question that is on spot with this question. I say do it.
#32
03-13-2010, 11:16 PM
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My kid is about to install gloss black 16" narrow glide apes on his 08 1200c. They are only 1" bars but drilled for internal wiring. He was keeping with the narrow look of the 1200c. The bars are only 32" wide. He's using 1" risers and Barnett Black stainless cables. I'll post some pics when he is done
What pipes are those?
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03-14-2010, 07:56 AM
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03-15-2010, 09:46 AM
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03-15-2010, 09:48 AM
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08-31-2010, 03:16 PM
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08-31-2010, 04:17 PM
I'm 6'1" and running a set of dyna 12" on 7" risers which puts the grip height 1-1/2" below shoulder level for me with an addtional 7" width on the bars allowing for more control. My buddies at 5'10" find it too tall for them.
Ideally, you want that 1 - 2" below shoulder height to keep blood flowing properly. Above shoulder height and you start running into circulation issues: for those who want to argue that fact, have a little chat with your MD about circulation on raised arms... I like having the additional width on my bars and it is something you should consider if you're having bars built for you.
As for riding with them, I find it much more relaxing. I'm not hunched over the beach bars anymore and have a much more upright posture. I find I can go all day without having the back cramp up. Now, I just have to get a bit more padding in that C&C low profile seat I put on there...
