Mini Apes vs Buckhorn Handlebars
#11
08-02-2011, 10:53 AM
The biggest difference between mini apes and buckhorns, is the position of the hand grips.
On the mini apes, the grips point outwards and fairly level.
On the buckhorns, the grips point more towards the rider and slightly downward.
The buckhorns just seem to be awkward feeling, and awkward looking. But hey, some people love them. You won't really know for sure until you feel them for yourself.
On the mini apes, the grips point outwards and fairly level.
On the buckhorns, the grips point more towards the rider and slightly downward.
The buckhorns just seem to be awkward feeling, and awkward looking. But hey, some people love them. You won't really know for sure until you feel them for yourself.
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04-24-2012, 08:39 AM
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04-24-2012, 09:48 AM
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#16
04-24-2012, 10:01 AM
As Dalton said, "opinions vary". My g/f (5'1") found the stock mini-apes on my Street Bob very uncomfortable. She loves the stock buckhorns on her 2000 Lowrider, and feels she has much better control over the bike.
I don't have any problems with her bucks on the rare occasions I ride her bike, although the grip angle does take a bit of getting used to.
And I replaced the apes on my SB with stock Super Glide bars and 4" curved risers - far more comfortable and better control, IMO.
I don't have any problems with her bucks on the rare occasions I ride her bike, although the grip angle does take a bit of getting used to.
And I replaced the apes on my SB with stock Super Glide bars and 4" curved risers - far more comfortable and better control, IMO.
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04-24-2012, 10:22 AM
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I'm going to go a bit against the grain here. I have bucks, and I'll be honest. I hate the way they look. But I have to pick and choose money wise. So suspension came first. However, I've gotten used top them and they are fairly comfortable. And as far as control goes, I find they give me tons as I can very easily push them because of the wrist position. But yeah, they don't look cool at all. Lol.
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04-24-2012, 04:46 PM
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#19
04-24-2012, 04:52 PM
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I'm going to go a bit against the grain here. I have bucks, and I'll be honest. I hate the way they look. But I have to pick and choose money wise. So suspension came first. However, I've gotten used top them and they are fairly comfortable. And as far as control goes, I find they give me tons as I can very easily push them because of the wrist position. But yeah, they don't look cool at all. Lol.
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04-24-2012, 10:50 PM
