Ape Hanger's Comfort?
#11
08-22-2008, 05:55 PM
Too subjective for a solid answer? I'm just asking if people with tall apes are still comfortable on longer trips. I think that's a pretty straight forward question that is easily answered by those who have them. This would be a big change on my bike, and I think asking around is best before blindly jumping into it. I just want others opinions, I'll figure out how I feel about them later.
I wouldn't do it on a sportster... that's just me... but they are one more step towards looks (and I think it would look funny on a nightster as well) and away from functionality... they belong on sloptails IMHO and hardtails that don't travel further than the bar...
#12
08-22-2008, 05:58 PM
16" X 1.25" Black apes
I have been ridn my nightster since last Dec. with myt 16's and love them. I have experienced less numbness in the throttle hand and have spents hours ridn. I went on a 4 day trip to the hill country (Tx) riding pretty much all day on three of the four and had no problems whatsoever. Everyone's different though, good luck! Quite a few photos in my gallery.
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#13
08-22-2008, 06:20 PM
I don't have the bigger apes, I have the mini's so take this for what its worth.
I was having a hard time leaning forward with the stock bars and it just wasn't comfortable for me, added the mini's and it's made a world of difference in my ride. I can now sit up and having my hands up is way better for me.
HTH
I was having a hard time leaning forward with the stock bars and it just wasn't comfortable for me, added the mini's and it's made a world of difference in my ride. I can now sit up and having my hands up is way better for me.
HTH
#14
08-22-2008, 11:25 PM
Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to just go ahead and do it, as soon as I get the design figured out.
I really like those bars! Where did you get them?
I have been ridn my nightster since last Dec. with myt 16's and love them. I have experienced less numbness in the throttle hand and have spents hours ridn. I went on a 4 day trip to the hill country (Tx) riding pretty much all day on three of the four and had no problems whatsoever. Everyone's different though, good luck! Quite a few photos in my gallery.
#16
09-30-2008, 06:27 PM
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.
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10-01-2008, 01:42 AM
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11-09-2008, 01:40 PM
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I really like the look of ape hangers, and I'm thinking about putting some on my Nightster. I like the look of the really tall, thick black gloss bars. I'm worried about comfort though. I ride my bike as my daily driver to work, and everywhere else. Will ape hangers be uncomfortable on long rides? I've heard mixed feedback on this, so anybody feel free to comment. I'm not talking about HD's mini-apes. I'm thinking about maybe 16" or 18" rise.
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11-09-2008, 03:18 PM
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