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04-30-2008, 10:09 PM
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I have never been into ape hangers but was frankly quite impressed with the mini-apes Harley put on the Cross Bones that I had the pleasure of riding during the recent Daytona Bike Week.
I'm curious what others feel is their favorite handlebars and what kind of riding are the best and worst for. |
05-01-2008, 03:31 PM
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Always liked the Sportster Buckhorns.
My current ride is an '02 Lowrider with stock bars and pullback risers...took a little getting used to; but are fine now. |
05-01-2008, 04:51 PM
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For me, it depends on the bike. On a stock Harley, it’s buckhorns. On a chop or bobber, it’s some variation of dragbars.
As for positioning, I like the grips to place my hands just below level with my shoulders, with a slight bend in my arms.
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05-01-2008, 06:24 PM
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Love my fat mini apes.
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05-01-2008, 07:10 PM
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For control I like more of a drag bar setup with 6" or so rise and kinda wider than most drag bars. This is actually about the same geometry as MX bars.
For comfort, buckhorns or even more of a pull back design are hard to beat. They give a natural and stress free angle to the wrists. Good to have a windshield or fairing with this setup however. |
05-02-2008, 09:05 AM
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Can't stand buckhorn on anything, ewww! I always feel like I'm trying to ride with my elbows in the side of my ribs while riding a show pony. Gimme some drag bars any day. Much more control. |
05-02-2008, 09:46 AM
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The mini Apes are a real comfortable set of bars. I just replaced the buckhorn bars on my brothers 2000 Low Rider for a set of these mini apes. Nice reach, nice relaxed riding position. Perfect for his setup.
Personally, it's drag bars or nothing. If you're not leaning to hide from the wind, you're not riding it right.  |
05-02-2008, 09:47 PM
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My Dyna Convertible had buckhorns. They were very comfortable on the highway and for most riding. But the straight bars on most Dynas make them much more responsive--more maneuverable.
I do like the feel of the bars on my '08 Ultra. No need to change them.
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05-03-2008, 11:07 AM
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16 inch ape hangers on the Pan/Shovel keeps my hands at shoulder height and comfortable. Stock bars on my wifes Sporty but they might need to be changed since she looks like she leans forward to reach them. Maybe some different risers to bring them up and back? |
05-03-2008, 12:10 PM
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I like drag bars with pull back risers. | | |
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