I'm looking to buy my first Road King. An 07 with apehangers. I go about 6'2 and when I sit on the bike my hands are at, or slightly above my shoulders. Having never riden with apes, I'm a little concerned. Should I stick with standard bars or go with the apes.
Advantages, disadvantages ???

Any input appreciated.

Not sure what size the apes are.

 

stay apes i found the stocker too far away im 6'1 and got shoulder pain from reachin u can also roll em in the clamps to find a better position.if they turn out to be too tall go in between stock and what u got now.

 

I've heard that hands will go numb if they are above your heart and that the apes are less comfortable in a long ride. Maybe it's just personal taste?

 

I'm 6'1 and have 16" apes on my RKC.I used to have a fatboy w/12.5 apes.I will tell you my experience with apes is that maneuverability,handling are alot better than when i had stock bars.With apes you can easily change your riding position to whatever suits you.Long rides they are extremely comfortable.I as of yet have not had any type of numbness.But in all honesty it probably is a matter of tastes.I wont ride w/o apes its just too comfy.

 

Here is a pic of the bike. The bars look pretty high. Maybe 15 or 16. Thanks for the input on the apes. I need to ride both and see which I like better.

 

those are tall i usually like them even or slightly below my shoulder and rolled back closer so i have plenty of bend in elbose. it would be very easy to go a little shorter as u already got plenty of cable lenght but stock is way to low for me.

 

i just installed 16" apes on my 07' king. LOVE them, I can now turn lock to lock without the bars hitting the tank or my knees, and I havent found any numbness. Im 6'2" as well, you shouldnt have any problems.

 

I have 14" Chubbys on my 07 Road King Standard. Apes are much more comfortable. I am about 5'7" and my hands are just under shoulder height. Handling in slow tight turns can be difficult but the long trip rides are great.

 

I would stick with the Apes, I put 13.5's on my streetglide and have alot more leverage and they are alot more comfortable on longer rides

 

Thanks for the posts. I found another thread on apes which I should have read first. Sounds much like this one, people that have apes love them for the most part.