What You Need to Know About Ape Hangers - Harley Davidson …
Jul 21, 2016 · Handlebars can be as short as 8 inches or as tall as 20 inches, but comfort should be your number one priority. You might be considering ape hangers for their looks or maybe because you want to feel the wind in your face, but before rushing to buy the tallest ape hangers you can find, there are some things you need to know. What is the Legal Size?
Harley Davidson Touring Ape Hanger Modification
Jan 21, 2016 · These ape hangers will change the way your bike rides. Lots of guys ride big bikes with 16" bars on them all the time, but be warned things will feel strange and you may feel uncomfortable in parking lot maneuvers. Recommended for riders who are used to ape hangers. 18" Ape Hangers
Harley Davidson Softail Ape Hanger Modifications
Dec 23, 2015 · The Harley Davidson Softail comes with nice, comfortable handlebars. However, something about ape hangers scream Harley Davidson. Purchasing ape hangers could be tricky, because if you go and buy the biggest ones you see, you could end up having a tough trip driving around with no blood in your hands.
Ape Hangers: How High is Too High and Other Monkey Business
Nov 29, 2011 · A 12″ ape hanger on a Harley Fat Boy is just short of shoulder high, while the same bar on a Road King, with the same rider, is sternum high. That is due to seating positions of different bikes. Many riders considering apes are fearful that they will lose maneuverability and hence, are too conservative with their height estimation.
What You Need to Know About Ape Hangers | Hdforums - Harley …
Jun 8, 2017 · While most say the handling of ape hangers is different, others suggest that handling won’t change but control will, such as controlling the bike during tight turns. Forum members swear that you will have better control and handling after adding ape hangers, but others say it is something you will need to get used to.
Ape Hangers - Harley Davidson Forums
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7 Best Harley-Davidson Softail Mods and Improvements
Feb 2, 2017 · 5. Ape Hangers. Love them or hate them, a lot of riders prefer a set of ape hangers on their Softail. Changing them out is easy enough to do in a weekend for most guys, but before you buy them be sure to try 12" 14", 16" or whatever …
Check out This Custom Harley Davidson Breakout Ape Hanger
Oct 26, 2016 · Most Harley-Davidsons are meant to represent a bit (or a lot) of the rider’s persona, and that’s typically achieved by mild-to-wild customizations and other accessories than can vary from inexpensive to basically paying for the entire thing all over again. Such is the case of this gorgeous custom ape hanger from a rider in Brazil.
13 Ridiculous Ape Hangers | Hdforums
Aug 10, 2016 · The problem with women and ape hangers is that they typically have smaller frames and shorter arms, so even a 20" Ape Hanger, which is on the high side of okay for a 6' tall man, looks crazy. The tattooed lady on the purple bike has a 112-18" ape, on top of a 6" riser, which has her reaching for the sky.
Insane Heritage Softail Isn’t Just for Show - Harley Davidson Forums
Jun 6, 2018 · This, despite the fact that it sports insanely-tall 49-inch ape hangers. Now, that might be hard enough for most folks to reach, let alone operate. Or ride comfortably. But Lentz sure doesn’t seem to mind, as he and his Softail are a common sight around his hometown of St. Charles, Missouri.