Apes and seat combos_2005 Deluxe
#12
#13
This is my Heritage with 12” apes and stock seat. The apes are Khrome Werks 12 in. Fat Bobber Ape Hangers 1 1/4 in. Handlebars, 300411. I am using the stock short risers. My Deluxe had short 1.5” risers too.
Note the pullback is far less on these apes than the Chubby Wild One apes. You should make sure you understand the pullback and wrist angle in addition to height. It all matters in getting a setup that works…doesn’t cramp you too much or stretch you out too much. Look where the grips are on the Heritage with 12s vs the Deluxe with 16s.
I much prefer the 12” height with the pullback of my Heritage over the 16” height with greater pullback on my Deluxe. They were both comfortable enough but in slow speed maneuvers, the Deluxe could get a little cramped when the bars were turned. Not enough to make me want to swap out but I went with a different setup on the next bike. With the stock risers of the Deluxe, you will likely have way too much pullback for most apes. Check the specs closely.
Note the pullback is far less on these apes than the Chubby Wild One apes. You should make sure you understand the pullback and wrist angle in addition to height. It all matters in getting a setup that works…doesn’t cramp you too much or stretch you out too much. Look where the grips are on the Heritage with 12s vs the Deluxe with 16s.
I much prefer the 12” height with the pullback of my Heritage over the 16” height with greater pullback on my Deluxe. They were both comfortable enough but in slow speed maneuvers, the Deluxe could get a little cramped when the bars were turned. Not enough to make me want to swap out but I went with a different setup on the next bike. With the stock risers of the Deluxe, you will likely have way too much pullback for most apes. Check the specs closely.
Last edited by stratplexi; 03-07-2024 at 04:16 PM.
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