took a spin on a friends chopped sporty with 16s and forward controls (im 5'10) and Ive wanted apes ever since. Felt so much better and changed the riding experience completely
I have 16" apes on my 96' FatBoy, so I can attest to everything you said. The handling is much better that with the stock bars. I'm 6ft 3in and 250lbs with long arms its an extremely comfortable ride for me. Rode it from Alabama to Arkansas with no issues whatsoever.
I 'v had Apes all my life and I'm 68 this year , and I still ride with them, for a stock bike I find 16" is just right . but you mite like some thing else. The best bars are the ones you like , be happy
Check my short apes on my fb page. If you have narrow beach bars (stock) on 2018 or newer Softail Deluxe and would like to swap straight out (cables and all) contact me. I feel more comfortable with them.
I'm 6'2" and had 19" apes with shorty risers on my softail. Mine sat just above my shoulders and were very fun to ride with. They were sometimes slightly difficult making slow, tight turns but never enough to outweigh the positives. One thing I did with mine was switched out the stock bushings and put in rigid since they were so tall. It took all the play out of the bars and gave that much more control when turning. I NEVER had any issues with hands going numb. I'll never ride anything without now.
I'm 5'4" and I'm installing 12" on mine soon ( got 8" at the moment, because I wasn't sure what would fit me best, at the time ). I always heard they sucked, and believed it. Then I bought a bike that had apes installed by the previous owner. and my thought was, "I'll take them off when I get home". I got about halfway there before that turned into "No the hell I won't."
@@thatbeardedguy4206 Add me to that list. As I said, I have 8" on my current bike, with a set of 12"s on the floor, waiting until a little better weather. I bought my current bike, and my FIRST priority was getting apes. But I had no idea what size the previous bikes' were, so I had to guess, and went with 8"s. They're not bad at all, but they just don't look quite the same. And now after about 3 years, I did a little measuring, and realized I could jump up to 12s, without problem. Actually, I'm pretty sure that's what the old bike had. Apes forever, brother! Ride safe out there!
when i got my bike i had 12" apes i went with 14" thought i was gonna have to learn how to ride again but it made it better and easier now im gonna go with 16" like yours those are nice
I agree I just got 12" bars on my street glide, and it's a whole different ride, I definatly feel like I'm more in control, because I'm sitting up straight
I have seen guys with factory bars with numb hands I have a 2015 deluxe with 18 ‘s I love em had a wide glide with 18’s won’t ride with anything else been riding for over 30 years most of my bikes have had apes of one height or the other
I swat large lead fishing sinkers into the ends of my bars to dampen vibes. It's an old trick which works nicely. I've taught many MSF courses while running 14" apes/stock risers and they are natural for countersteering and easy on my back. I don't run them for looks and don't give a shit what anyone thinks about what I own. I could slam my FXR onto the concrete from peg mount to peg mount with zero instability. No shift under max. braking either. My apes don't move because I don't run rubber or urethane (caps for emphasis!) RISER BUSHINGS. There's no need. Washers or any of the stepped washer solid bushing kits work better with any bar. Bushings only serve to add slop. Clamps only work well if you use similar metal risers and bars then weld them to prevent rotation. I tack welded the lower parts of my stainless Biltwell risers to my bars and they don't rotate. I can twist off the tacks after unbolting the clamp if I need to replace the bars. If you buy apes, get them with welded risers. Front Street Cycle fabbed mine and his work is worth the wait. I have apes on two Shovel Low Riders and one FXR. I've run them since the 1980s.
Going numb looking cool lmao! haha........! I love my 18"apes with 2'risers on my road star I'm 5'7 and with my ISO grips oooh smooth riding.there a little bit of a pain on low speed tight maneuvering lol but cruising down the road there nice and there right at shoulder height witch is legal here
@@jackmehoff8563yes I'm very comfortable but that's me. Now tight turning lock to lock is suspect. But I don't have to do that often lol but open road riding and city very comfortable cruising
What brand are your apes I have the same bike and I'm tired of my 10"mini apes I have been doing a lot of research and can't seem to find the style without seeing them on my bike and I just found your video and those are the style I want
I wish I could post pics of my 03 dyna lowrider silver and black I have 16"1.25 L.A chopper twin peaks with 1.5 risers, they look great and yes I have more control of the bike.hes right though..iawill never go lower mow
I just put 18s on my deluxe about wish I would have went with 20s had 18s on my old wide glide love em wouldn't run anything but apes my deluxe fits me perfect well so did my wide glide but I use solid riser bushings and wouldn't go with rubber or polyurethane just flex to much with big bars
I actually got them at my local harley dealer I can't remember the exact measurements but if you give them your make and model I'm sure they can get you going good luck brother
so @6'3" the 16's should be shoulder height right? Im tryin to decide between 14 and 16. I took a tape and a stick but its hard to imagine really. I can't really see the difference between 2 inches. Also Im planning to put a lower seat on my road king too.
Man I got goosebumps thinking about my dressed 08 KW and my new 16 Softail...what a beautiful site at 2:37..... *What kind of grips are those brother. I'm having a hard time finding 16/17 after parts. *Also what length or those braided cables? *Did you replace all the handle bar shine yourself?
The grips are the kuryakyn skull grips, the lengths of the cables are actually a hair too long if you check out burly brand they sell the kits specific for height of bars
I did not like the customer service I got from that company but I highly recommend you check out carlini apes just do a Google search and they will come up
Nice :) my next bike is gonna have 18 inches apes Just sold my first bike today and in the spring gonna get a new one and that one's got apes :) Was looking for some vids about them :D cool vid bro XD
Harley wants like $2500 for my 16” on my heritage. I’m thinking have my engineer uncle instal them.... he’s builds complex shit and used to build cars so I think he can handle some apes on a Harley.
Not for me. The stock bars feel perfect for me, with the balanced 103.I have not experienced numb hands with the heritage, but I do always wear gloves.
@@thatbeardedguy4206 I understand that but it could be a reason to get stopped to check the height of the bars vs the height of your shoulders. We don't need any extra reasons to be pulled over.
@@thatbeardedguy4206 I don't know about that. I had the misfortune of living in California for 7 years where I know of several instances of police stops happening for that reason. Sometimes by local police but most often by highway patrol.
Ape Hangers are for guys who don't do any touring. I don't care what anyone says, that's not a comfortable riding position for putting in 8 hour days in the saddle on a road trip.
look hawg guys. not hating on HD. not hating on you dudes and chicks either. but ape hangers? are you riding a schwin stingray? and when the shit hits the fan and really need to do some sho nuff ridin, lie to me and say you can control the bike the same as with "normal" bars.
If you use your lean to do most of maneuvering yes you can handle all situations you can with regular bars, but if you use force steering on your bars, then u wont do as well
Yea let me take my bike that already handles like shit and put myself in a worse riding position so that way there’s no way I can turn. But hey forwards and apes Fuck performance
"At least with these you are going to go numb looking cool" - best line ever! lol Congrats on the new bars man.
Was going to write this exact same statement😂
took a spin on a friends chopped sporty with 16s and forward controls (im 5'10) and Ive wanted apes ever since. Felt so much better and changed the riding experience completely
I have 16" apes on my 96' FatBoy, so I can attest to everything you said. The handling is much better that with the stock bars. I'm 6ft 3in and 250lbs with long arms its an extremely comfortable ride for me. Rode it from Alabama to Arkansas with no issues whatsoever.
I 'v had Apes all my life and I'm 68 this year , and I still ride with them, for a stock bike I find 16" is just right . but you mite like some thing else. The best bars are the ones you like , be happy
Check my short apes on my fb page. If you have narrow beach bars (stock) on 2018 or newer Softail Deluxe and would like to swap straight out (cables and all) contact me. I feel more comfortable with them.
I have 16in on my heritage softail, and I'm 5 ft 3 no numbness all good mate.
Ditto...myself as well. Got( 16") them on a 2005 15 anniv fatboy, with 2' rise! totally illegal-luv them, never go back, like he said in the vid.
I am 6'1'' and have 16 inch apes on a dyna wide glide. They are very comfortable over longer journeys , better than the standard 12 inch.
I'm 6'2" and had 19" apes with shorty risers on my softail. Mine sat just above my shoulders and were very fun to ride with. They were sometimes slightly difficult making slow, tight turns but never enough to outweigh the positives. One thing I did with mine was switched out the stock bushings and put in rigid since they were so tall. It took all the play out of the bars and gave that much more control when turning. I NEVER had any issues with hands going numb. I'll never ride anything without now.
I'm 5'4" and I'm installing 12" on mine soon ( got 8" at the moment, because I wasn't sure what would fit me best, at the time ).
I always heard they sucked, and believed it. Then I bought a bike that had apes installed by the previous owner. and my thought was, "I'll take them off when I get home". I got about halfway there before that turned into "No the hell I won't."
Lol glad to hear you like them everyone I know that gets a pair says they will never use normal bars again
@@thatbeardedguy4206 Add me to that list. As I said, I have 8" on my current bike, with a set of 12"s on the floor, waiting until a little better weather. I bought my current bike, and my FIRST priority was getting apes. But I had no idea what size the previous bikes' were, so I had to guess, and went with 8"s. They're not bad at all, but they just don't look quite the same. And now after about 3 years, I did a little measuring, and realized I could jump up to 12s, without problem. Actually, I'm pretty sure that's what the old bike had.
Apes forever, brother! Ride safe out there!
when i got my bike i had 12" apes i went with 14" thought i was gonna have to learn how to ride again but it made it better and easier now im gonna go with 16" like yours those are nice
Dar Khasdaei thanks I love them man any future bike will have 16 as well
I agree I just got 12" bars on my street glide, and it's a whole different ride, I definatly feel like I'm more in control, because I'm sitting up straight
lol "at least with these, you're gonna go numb lookin cool"
kwikness 😂😂😭
Not with 16's...I have them on my road king classic and no issues at all..maybe you should try it before commenting
I have seen guys with factory bars with numb hands I have a 2015 deluxe with 18 ‘s I love em had a wide glide with 18’s won’t ride with anything else been riding for over 30 years most of my bikes have had apes of one height or the other
Can't disagree with one fucking thing you said.Thanks for the ride.
I'm getting them because I want to look cool. I'm already feeling better.
Had them all my life. And still do. 😊
Thanks for posting as I’m looking to do this with mine
I swat large lead fishing sinkers into the ends of my bars to dampen vibes. It's an old trick which works nicely.
I've taught many MSF courses while running 14" apes/stock risers and they are natural for countersteering and easy on my back. I don't run them for looks and don't give a shit what anyone thinks about what I own. I could slam my FXR onto the concrete from peg mount to peg mount with zero instability. No shift under max. braking either.
My apes don't move because I don't run rubber or urethane (caps for emphasis!) RISER BUSHINGS. There's no need. Washers or any of the stepped washer solid bushing kits work better with any bar. Bushings only serve to add slop.
Clamps only work well if you use similar metal risers and bars then weld them to prevent rotation. I tack welded the lower parts of my stainless Biltwell risers to my bars and they don't rotate. I can twist off the tacks after unbolting the clamp if I need to replace the bars.
If you buy apes, get them with welded risers. Front Street Cycle fabbed mine and his work is worth the wait.
I have apes on two Shovel Low Riders and one FXR. I've run them since the 1980s.
Spot on. I tried going back to drag bars could not do it back to apps.
Going numb looking cool lmao! haha........! I love my 18"apes with 2'risers on my road star I'm 5'7 and with my ISO grips oooh smooth riding.there a little bit of a pain on low speed tight maneuvering lol but cruising down the road there nice and there right at shoulder height witch is legal here
Convincing enough to put 16’s on my electra
@@jackmehoff8563yes I'm very comfortable but that's me. Now tight turning lock to lock is suspect. But I don't have to do that often lol but open road riding and city very comfortable cruising
Lol, "obviously they look great!" Classic...
I rock 17” Kong bars and I love them.
How much were they? U have pics of them?
Mr Sandman J&P Cycles has them. $236.99 . Baron 17” Kong bars
Thnks
I subbed soon as I heard. At least you hands are going to go numb while looking cool hahaha. Bike looks clean as.
Much love from Australia
What brand are your apes I have the same bike and I'm tired of my 10"mini apes I have been doing a lot of research and can't seem to find the style without seeing them on my bike and I just found your video and those are the style I want
I just ordered 16 bars for my 04 RK. I'm 5.11 as well. Hope 16 bars would be comfortable and at shoulder height.
You're going to love them
Can you please let me know what apes they are exactly please they look like just what i want. I have been looking for a month now .
I didn't like the company customer service that I dealt with but when I get home I'll let you know I forget the name but I still have the box
@@thatbeardedguy4206 could you please tell me the manufacturer and model of those Apes?
@@pqranger1 it was called hill country custom cycles
16'' perfect
where did you find forward controls for you '16 Heritage?
I'm playing hell trying to find any for my '15 Deluxe..... thnx👊😎
I wish I could post pics of my 03 dyna lowrider silver and black I have 16"1.25 L.A chopper twin peaks with 1.5 risers, they look great and yes I have more control of the bike.hes right though..iawill never go lower mow
numbness in hand? none for me.
is your throttle handle loose? and stock rubber bushings? should replace to some plastic maybe
I just put 18s on my deluxe about wish I would have went with 20s had 18s on my old wide glide love em wouldn't run anything but apes my deluxe fits me perfect well so did my wide glide but I use solid riser bushings and wouldn't go with rubber or polyurethane just flex to much with big bars
0:53 "Beauty is Pain"
I can’t wait to get mines for my bike
Was those the narrow ones or wide ones
What cable kit did you use for your bike? I just put 16” bars on 4” biltwell risers on my softail im trying too find a good cable kit
I actually got them at my local harley dealer I can't remember the exact measurements but if you give them your make and model I'm sure they can get you going good luck brother
That Bearded Guy 420 thanks bro
what brand are these ?
Are those bars the 1.25 stepped bc it looks like you’re using your stock Harley risers ? Good info video
That's what I'm going to put on my 2000 Dyna low Ryder I got 14s on it now I want to go a little taller..
so @6'3" the 16's should be shoulder height right? Im tryin to decide between 14 and 16. I took a tape and a stick but its hard to imagine really. I can't really see the difference between 2 inches. Also Im planning to put a lower seat on my road king too.
I really love the 16s so glad I didn't go 14 and yes perfect shoulder height I'm 5"11
SOLD! thats super thanks!
Man I got goosebumps thinking about my dressed 08 KW and my new 16 Softail...what a beautiful site at 2:37.....
*What kind of grips are those brother. I'm having a hard time finding 16/17 after parts.
*Also what length or those braided cables?
*Did you replace all the handle bar shine yourself?
The grips are the kuryakyn skull grips, the lengths of the cables are actually a hair too long if you check out burly brand they sell the kits specific for height of bars
Man looks good I like your bars where did you pick them up at as far as the make and model thanks man
Riding not driving! Come on Bro 👊✌
Are your Apes any particular brand or style? I'm in the market and trying to find the right ones. where did you get yours and what are they called?
I did not like the customer service I got from that company but I highly recommend you check out carlini apes just do a Google search and they will come up
Your going to go numb looking cool😅😅 that sold me 😂
My kind of review
Mine is a 2014 with stock bars. I'm not sure what numbness your talking about.
It may just be me but mine always would go numb
Nice :) my next bike is gonna have 18 inches apes
Just sold my first bike today and in the spring gonna get a new one and that one's got apes :)
Was looking for some vids about them :D cool vid bro XD
Sub #268! Great channel and nice friggin bike brother!! Beautiful motorcycle!!!
What are those for bars. What brand. And whats the width on the bottom by the clamp
And apes is the way to go I had the 10 baby apes I put on 12 s now I'm going for 14 s
What is the width at the top? The stock bars were 31.32". I have the same exact bike and looking for apes.
What manufacture of apes did you go with? Are they 1 1/4 diameter and what size riser did you use?
As for the brand I didn't like the company I dealt with you can find way better customer service but the bars are 1 1/4 and only used a 1 1/2 riser
What is the brand of bars you are using ???
What size(circumference) bars? How high are your risers?
i have the stock risers which were 1" and the bars are 1 1/2
What brand of bars are those?? looking to upgrade mine
What a stupid law of not allowing tall bars.
Where’d you go to get your wiring
I have a 2017 Heritage with 16s and the bars on the video seem higher?
I think it's just the perspective from the video
Great bike are you gona keep it or upgrade to the new line softail
I'm keeping her I love this bike
Harley wants like $2500 for my 16” on my heritage. I’m thinking have my engineer uncle instal them.... he’s builds complex shit and used to build cars so I think he can handle some apes on a Harley.
Yes harley will charge an arm and a leg DIY
That Bearded Guy 420 arm and a leg is right, I was expecting them to say like 1200-1500, nope. 2500. Screw that. You can buy a new bike for that price
Not for me. The stock bars feel perfect for me, with the balanced 103.I have not experienced numb hands with the heritage, but I do always wear gloves.
What bars are these?
What brand are the bars? 1.25 or 1.5"?
The bars were from a company I ended up having issues with so I don't wanna promote them but they are 1 1/4
@@thatbeardedguy4206 gotcha. i'm debating between 1.25 or 1.5 for my road king, i kinda think 1.5 look too big IMO these look good
@@Silidons91 I thought 1.5 was a bit too big as well
I thought that bars that were higher than your shoulder are illegal in most states.
Yea check your state laws mine are actually in line with my shoulder
@@thatbeardedguy4206 I understand that but it could be a reason to get stopped to check the height of the bars vs the height of your shoulders. We don't need any extra reasons to be pulled over.
You couldn't be more right but even in the states where that's the case most police don't enforce it however that's a chance we take
@@thatbeardedguy4206 I don't know about that. I had the misfortune of living in California for 7 years where I know of several instances of police stops happening for that reason. Sometimes by local police but most often by highway patrol.
Barry Fohn then don't buy them. Settled!
Are you running risers
What about braking hard please? Can you stop yourself sliding forward ok?
i want those bars who are they made by thank you
Cville 🤘
I put 16’s on my road king they sucked maybe the angle is different between the two bikes but I had to reduce down to 13’s
My buddy has a road king and yes the position of the bars is very different glad you like your 13s
I’m 6”2 I’m going to get a 18 inch bars
I have rode bikes with 18s youre gonna love it
how tall are you because I'm 5,10 and im interested in some ape hangers like yours
5,11
I love my ape hanger!! 16" narrow ape on my vl1500. Damn sexy;-) greetingz from germany
I dont like the fact that bugs and pebles hit your underarms.
What diameter are those?
1/4
👌🏽 cool
10 seconds in... 'oh great, he's going to be breathing into the microphone the entire video...'
What bars are they?
The company I got them from ended up being horrible customer service so I wouldn't recommend them at all
That Bearded Guy 420 ok thanks
There good looking bars though
That Bearded Guy 420 are they 1 1/2 or 1 1/4?
@@shanehall3962 1/2
@@shanehall3962 check out carlini bars some of the best you can get
Ape Hangers are for guys who don't do any touring. I don't care what anyone says, that's not a comfortable riding position for putting in 8 hour days in the saddle on a road trip.
who the fuck are you to "say" what others feel......clueless!
Glad you're making our minds up for us. Couldn't live without you!🤦♂️
Eric Nuernberg Hey you’re welcome. I like to help the dimwits.
look hawg guys. not hating on HD. not hating on you dudes and chicks either. but ape hangers? are you riding a schwin stingray? and when the shit hits the fan and really need to do some sho nuff ridin, lie to me and say you can control the bike the same as with "normal" bars.
yes, its true, I'm top heavy with ape hangers, you just dive right into the turns...no joke! much better handling! He is telling you the truth, son!!
If you use your lean to do most of maneuvering yes you can handle all situations you can with regular bars, but if you use force steering on your bars, then u wont do as well
"Driven" Can't drive a bike bro.
I got ya bro my bad lol
They look great? They look hilarious.
Yea let me take my bike that already handles like shit and put myself in a worse riding position so that way there’s no way I can turn. But hey forwards and apes Fuck performance
You apparently have never ridden one
Why are you SO worried about other people's riding positions......kind of weird.
Nick Cross I'm not riding stunt or racing I'm cruising there's a big difference for what I'm doing its fine
you lost me at 1:01 when you said DRIVE. you don't drive a motorcycle you RIDE a motorcycle!!!
Ok if were being specific you're correct but you get the meaning