APE HANGER FOR RK
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APE HANGER FOR RK
[sm=alcoholic.gif]IM THINKING OF PUTTTING 12 OR 14 INCH CUBBY APES ON MY 06 RK, I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP WINDSHIELD IM 6 FT TALL I JUST DON'T KNOW WHICH ONE WOULD WORK OUT BETTER I ALSO HEAR THAT THEY ARE HARDER TO RIDE WITH THE STOCK BARS R TERRIBLE ANY SUGGESTIONS?????????
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RE: APE HANGER FOR RK
I have 16" apes and I love them. I am 6'4" though and the stock bars were uncomfortable and were almost dangerous in slow speed turns and such due to the fact that I would bump into my legs with them. I agree with the above post, try and find someone who already has apes and ask to sit on their bike to see how high you want to go. I know not everyone likes apes, but for me, this was one of the best mods I made. The apes are more comfortable for me, and IMO, they are not any more difficult to ride. I've heard the stories that they put your hands to sleep, but I have never experienced this. My bars put my hands directly in front of my shoulders and not above my head so I don't have this problem. Go with what you like and what is comfortable for you!!
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RE: APE HANGER FOR RK
I am 6'1" and will be adding 18" apes. I went to a local bike show a month ago and found a indy shop near me that will buy all the parts and install them for $800. I know this may sound like to much, but for the parts he is buying, I researched it and the parts alone can cost as much as $550 retail. So I am waiting for shooter64 to price out the same setup for me, and if he has a better deal, I am thinking of doing the install myself. I am a lil worried about it. Once the bars are off, if I get stuck, I don't know whatI would do. It isn't like I could just ride it a shop to fix it, the bars will be off.
At the show he had a rk with 16' on it. He made me sit on the bike to test fit it. I only have a 31" inseem. My torso is longer, I guess, than most. The 16' went to just under my shoulders. Besides, seems like everyone has 16"s, so 18"s would be a lil different. And different is good. Once I have made up my mind and get the job done, by me or the shop, I will figure out how to add some pics.
I love apes, love the looks of them. The stock bars on my rk custom are not all that uncomfortable, but just not the look I want. And for me, I need to be able to keep the windsheild on at times. I am 350 lbs with a broad front chest, 64". I need the wind break on the highway.
Either way you go, installing them, they are not a cheap addition. Make sure you get a chance to measure yourself against different bar heights. Good luck, and good riding! And welcome to the forum.
At the show he had a rk with 16' on it. He made me sit on the bike to test fit it. I only have a 31" inseem. My torso is longer, I guess, than most. The 16' went to just under my shoulders. Besides, seems like everyone has 16"s, so 18"s would be a lil different. And different is good. Once I have made up my mind and get the job done, by me or the shop, I will figure out how to add some pics.
I love apes, love the looks of them. The stock bars on my rk custom are not all that uncomfortable, but just not the look I want. And for me, I need to be able to keep the windsheild on at times. I am 350 lbs with a broad front chest, 64". I need the wind break on the highway.
Either way you go, installing them, they are not a cheap addition. Make sure you get a chance to measure yourself against different bar heights. Good luck, and good riding! And welcome to the forum.
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RE: APE HANGER FOR RK
I dont think that $800 is way too much. Especially if they are chroming the controls and braided cables etc. I would be a little concerned about the 18" bars though. That is up there and in my opinion (which really doesnt matter), it could get very uncomfortable on a long ride. Just below shoulder height is good. Maybe thats why so many have the 16s. Good luck
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RE: APE HANGER FOR RK
I am 6'1" and will be adding 18" apes. I went to a local bike show a month ago and found a indy shop near me that will buy all the parts and install them for $800. I know this may sound like to much, but for the parts he is buying, I researched it and the parts alone can cost as much as $550 retail. So I am waiting for shooter64 to price out the same setup for me, and if he has a better deal, I am thinking of doing the install myself. I am a lil worried about it. Once the bars are off, if I get stuck, I don't know whatI would do. It isn't like I could just ride it a shop to fix it, the bars will be off.
At the show he had a rk with 16' on it. He made me sit on the bike to test fit it. I only have a 31" inseem. My torso is longer, I guess, than most. The 16' went to just under my shoulders. Besides, seems like everyone has 16"s, so 18"s would be a lil different. And different is good. Once I have made up my mind and get the job done, by me or the shop, I will figure out how to add some pics.
I love apes, love the looks of them. The stock bars on my rk custom are not all that uncomfortable, but just not the look I want. And for me, I need to be able to keep the windsheild on at times. I am 350 lbs with a broad front chest, 64". I need the wind break on the highway.
Either way you go, installing them, they are not a cheap addition. Make sure you get a chance to measure yourself against different bar heights. Good luck, and good riding! And welcome to the forum.
At the show he had a rk with 16' on it. He made me sit on the bike to test fit it. I only have a 31" inseem. My torso is longer, I guess, than most. The 16' went to just under my shoulders. Besides, seems like everyone has 16"s, so 18"s would be a lil different. And different is good. Once I have made up my mind and get the job done, by me or the shop, I will figure out how to add some pics.
I love apes, love the looks of them. The stock bars on my rk custom are not all that uncomfortable, but just not the look I want. And for me, I need to be able to keep the windsheild on at times. I am 350 lbs with a broad front chest, 64". I need the wind break on the highway.
Either way you go, installing them, they are not a cheap addition. Make sure you get a chance to measure yourself against different bar heights. Good luck, and good riding! And welcome to the forum.