Ape Hangers wobble
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It probably depends on the position of the bars.. I don't have apes on a bagger but on an EGC, I have Khromewerks pull backs.. They can make the bike dance if I get lazy and let my body movement feed into the bars.. I've also got a bobber with 12 inch apes and depending on the position (front to back) the bike can dance more in sweepers from body movement.
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This. I actually had my 12" bars set at true vertical but found that it was not only a little uncomfortable, but that the bike wanted to take off with any movement of my arms. I pulled them back to a more natural position and problem solved.
It probably depends on the position of the bars.. I don't have apes on a bagger but on an EGC, I have Khromewerks pull backs.. They can make the bike dance if I get lazy and let my body movement feed into the bars.. I've also got a bobber with 12 inch apes and depending on the position (front to back) the bike can dance more in sweepers from body movement.
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Does it depend how fast your going? It could be as simple as you gripping the bars tight and tensioning your arms, as speed increases. To confirm if that is the problem try riding with ear plugs in, they reduce noise and tension. If the wobble is reduced, you have identified your problem.
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My thoughts exactly.
The OP did mention it had more wobble with the new bars so he must have had a wobble in the first place it just got worse with the new bars.
I am using the 14 inch apes on our wide glide with factory rubber busing and I do not have a wobble.
The new style bushing are better for handling.
It would help if we knew what bike and year of bike. With enough miles the head bearings need to be readjusted anyway.
The OP did mention it had more wobble with the new bars so he must have had a wobble in the first place it just got worse with the new bars.
I am using the 14 inch apes on our wide glide with factory rubber busing and I do not have a wobble.
The new style bushing are better for handling.
It would help if we knew what bike and year of bike. With enough miles the head bearings need to be readjusted anyway.
Last edited by dirtdobber; 10-28-2014 at 02:15 PM.