Are Ape Hangers Good ? - Personal Opinion
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- In this vlog I try to answer the age-old question "Are ape hangers good" or "Are ape hangers comfortable". Thanks again to Sunshine Coast Harley-Davidson for supplying a bike to me. This fully sick custom Harley Davidson street bob was a lot of fun. In this vlog I also go out to the town of Eudlo and give it a little review. (Eudlo general store).
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00:00 Intro
02:17 Road Test
09:52 My Opinion
19:50 Outro
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16” Burleigh bars on my fatbob, absolutely love them ….
I also use to have 20” on my push mower and I have 14” to fit to my ride on mower 😂
I did see you rock them mate ! I'll have to give them another crack and maybe a full day of riding !
Hahaha you've got to be kidding me 😅
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I love my apes, but being so tall it opened up my ride triangle and made me very comfortable. Each to their own I guess 😎🤙🏻 That sandwich looked good 🤤🤣😂
Everyone seems to love them ! Maybe it's bike dependent aswell. I'll have to take another bike for a longer day trip maybe. Thanks for the feedback mate. Haha it was actually very tasty !!! 🤣😅
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
Great vid again mate. Everyone needs to remember Ride your own Ride. Do what make you feel comfortable and happy. As you said its the beauty of customising bikes
Thanks heaps Scott!!! I know you love burley bars too. Appreciate you understanding and supporting 🤙 definitely going to give them another go, maybe on another bike and more time in the seat. Everyone seems to love them apart from me 😅🤣
Thanks for watching and the support 🧡🖤🤙
I’ve had sportsbikes for over 20 years and now have two Harley’s both with apes. I got too sore on the CBR because of a crook shoulder and neck. It’s definitely a personal preference thing but what I’ve learnt for myself is there’s a lot to be said about counter steering when you have your bars set up for your body. Done right, a set of apes in front of your shoulders and slightly relaxed arms promotes steering input and that input comes directly from your shoulders in a relative direct line. That’s why the steering at low speed feels lighter.
Once used to it I don’t think I could ever go back to low bars. And I’m definitely not a cruising around kind of guy. Corners are my thing. And now I can do that all day and not feel like I’ve been in a fight with Tyson when I get off it
Thanks for all the feedback mate. I do have to remember I am riding a friggen cruiser not a sporty or adv bike anymore haha. Going to give them another red hot crack. Hopefully for a full day and another style of harley.
Hahaha that's a good way to put it. Cheers mate and thanks for watching 🧡🖤
Thanks for tip mate,I stopped at the Eudlo General Store for one of those Rubens and a coffee,it was well worth the trip.
Hell yeah mate !! That's good to hear and I'm glad you had a good experience 🤙 most of the roads leading into eudlo are bloody awesome too !
Great review mate. Yes not sure on ape's myself either. I think the shorter ones maybe yes. High ones I'd give a miss as I feel the blood would flow back from the hands. Shoulder height or lower yes maybe. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Aaron, glad I'm not the only one haha. Yeah that's exactly right... it's a very odd concept to have your hands above your shoulders to "control" a motorcycle. Each to their own though right. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the vid 🧡🖤🤙
Ape hanger saved my life in an accident....
My Dyna Streetbob got 16" factory 47 Marlo bars & love them 🖤🧡🖤
May all your days be Harley days
Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺
Oh wow that's wild mate. Thanks for sharing tex ! I'm going to give them another go at some stage because everyone seems to love them.
Thanks again mate. Appreciate the support 🧡🖤🤙
Well I need no convincing 2 inch by 10 inch Burlys are what I have on my Roadking and wouldn't have anything else. Good vlog there mate
Good to hear some feedback David, thank you. I'm going to give them another crack on a different model bike. Thanks for watching mate 🧡🖤🤙
great vid . its fun trying new things to see if you like or hate . now you know . at 6.3 i like mini apes as they are more comfortable . i feel more relaxed when riding . dont apologies for your opinion, its your review.
Cheers mate !! Really appreciate the feedback. I'm going to give them another go for sure, maybe on a different model bike aswell. Everyone seems to love them apart from me 🤣🤣
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
I’m 6”3 and love the mini apes on the Road King Special. Drag bars or wide westerns handle way better than apes. Apes look cool and that’s it for me.
I put 14's on my '05 Softail. Best comfort mod Ive made!
Thanks for the feedback mate. I'm going to give them another crack but on a different model bike. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
I'm 5'10", and have drag bars on my 01 Softail Deuce. I'm switching to 14" apes. After about 2 hrs with drag bars, my shoulders and neck start to get tight, and the ride begins to get uncomfortable. I love the look of my drag bars, but, from a comfort standpoint, apes and new Corbin seat are gonna be the way to go, for me. I'm not a fan of the super thick bars, though. But that's the beauty of Harley's, every bike can be customized for every rider! All our opinions will differ, and that's OK! And someone else's opinion, there can be some useful insight, especially when deciding what you want to do or change. Ultimately, in the end. Do what you want, and who gives a s*#t what someone else thinks! Love the video, and the sandwich (we call that a Reuben, here in the States, is my fave sandwich). Stay safe, and looking forward to your next video!
Hey mate, thanks heaps for all the feedback. It's a very interesting topic. About 90%, of the responses people love them. I'm going to give them another chance but on a different bike and more saddle time haha.
Exactly right, endless modifications for Harley's to make your own.
That's what they called it a Reuben, bloody beautiful!!!!! Thinks it's my favourite too 🤣
Thanks for all the support 🧡🖤🤙
Good review matt , apes aren't for everyone , you either love em or hate them, I've got 14" factory apes on my breakout but I wouldn't have them on my Bobb, if you do long miles like me apes are great, but around mountain roads n twisties I prefer the lower bars that put your upper body over the front wheel , good choice of background music mate , made me wanna go for a blat. Cheers bro love ya work
Cheers scrote !!!!
I thought I was weird for a second mate everyone seems to bloody love em haha... maybe I am weird 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oh really, well that makes a lot of sense why I like my drag bars then. Appreciate the feedback scrote.
Always love a good tune to get you amped up haha.
Thanks again for the support 🧡🖤🤙
I’m 6’2 and have 16” on my fatboy…bloody awesome
Don’t worry about things on the bars, I get on the old girl to get away from the bloody phones….escape the daily grind brother! 🤙🏻
yeah, he's under 6' so he'd find them high
Holy ! I'll definitely have to try some bigger ones again and a longer ride. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
been enjoying your vids mate. Hoping to pick up my own fat bob in the next few days (planning on test riding tomorrow and decided between 2), Keep the great content coming mate. Cheers!
Thanks heaps mate, oh hell yeah ! Fatbobs are so under rated. I absolutely love mine 🤙 thanks for watching 🧡🖤
Good luck mate , I bought mine a month ago
Cheers mate, hopefully all goes well. Test rode it the other day. Felt like a heap of vibration (Not sure if due to all metal grips and pegs) but otherwise liked it.
@DanMirkz what made you want a fatbob ? I always am intrigued.
They do vibrate a lot due to the twin cam and mounting but it isn't a bad vibration for me I'd say ? If it's the sort of vibration that gives you pins and needles thats bad 😅🤣 hate that feeling lol
@@Gnarly_Harley coming from sports bikes (still have my mt09), have wanted a harley for a few years. First wanted a street bob thinking, lighter bike, good lean angle etc, but ended up wanting the fat bob because of lean angle it had along with the bigger tank, standard forward controls (this felt quite comfortable to me at 6'2) and the twin front disc brakes. Yeah I'm not quite sure what vibration it was, went and put a deposit on this morning though and should pick it up Mon/Tues :) Stoked and lookin forward to it! Figured I'll just get used to or deal with the vibration thing one way or another down the track LOL
Hey bud, another classic vid.
Each to their own, I always had low westerns on my HD's classic tuff look. Some blokes swear by em and like you said that's the beauty of Harley's, you can do WTF you like... we love em all 😎
Best I ever saw were 18" Apes on a postie bike lol 😂
Keep en coming bro 💪
Thanks mate !
That's exactly right, I'm going to give them another chance though and see how we go... everyone seems to love them apart from me ?
100% mate. Hahaha that is absolutely wild 🤣
Thanks for the support 🧡🖤
Yeah not for me either, but that's ok. You gotta be happy... cheers for the tip about Mrs Browns Diner, was there this morning chatting to Sang, top bloke beautiful food 👌
@user-wg7lr1kn6r glad I'm not the only one !!! Cheers mate.
Oh hell yeah, no worries. Sang is a bloody legend hey. Such a cool spot !
Cheers for that👍🏼
No worries mate, I'm going to try the resurgence summer jacket I think. Hopefully that zipper doesn't break
@@Gnarly_Harley I’ve seen their gear. Looks good quality. Nothing worse than sweating your arse out on the Marlborough stretch.
@2wheels562 if I'm honest probably the most boring section of road I've been on is between gin gin and rocky and also rocky to Mackay. (No offence) 🤣 I used to be based in Townsville! I don't miss the heat mate....
Keen to try a set of 12's...how good is bald knob road, dude gotta eat breakie.
Enough talk about being jerked around and gettin stiff, ya dad watches this channel haha 😂
Keep it up...the vids that is. Another great video ❤
Yeah... I'm going to have to try another bike with some apes and a full day of riding next time.
Hahahaha yeeeeah was abit sus wasn't it 🤣
Thanks heaps, I appreciate it 🧡🖤🤙
Hello Matt! I'm with you in regard to the ape handlebars. They look ok, but not for me. I like the bars that came on my Breakout. This is my first Harley Davidson though, so I guess if I got one with the ape bars on it... that might be ok. However, like you all my other motorbikes have been sport bikes. I presently have my Breakout, a 2011 ZX14 Ninja, and a 1986 FJ1200. I really like the Ducati V4's, but got the Breakout instead. I very much enjoy all your videos... no matter what you're reviewing! You always make me laugh at either something you say, or do! You're one of my favorite vloggers to watch!!! Keep doing what you're doing... you're the best!!! John...
Hey John. Thanks mate. It is hard I didn't get a long time to review them only a few hours so I'll try and get one for a full day soon and see how I go.
Good point John, this is also my first harley so maybe I'm just stuck in my ways haha.
Thanks for the kind words as always and thanks for watching 🧡🖤
Hi mate I have standard 10” apes with 5 “ risers on my roadking I have got used to them but my other bars were my favourite but had issues lane splitting lol .
Each to there own spot on with that comment. 19:33
Thanks for the feedback mate, always good to hear everyone's opinions. Haha seriously !? What did you have before ?
That's exactly right.
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Sandwich is called a reuben! if you have any lower back discomfort Apes shoulder height or a little above will ease the pain. also with apes you have more leverage and better control!
Yeah the Reuben was bloody amazing mate. Love them !!! I'm going to give the apes another go but hopefully with a full day of riding. Yeah I did find that lane filtering I have a lot more control with aoes but lower bars felt more planted for me through the twisty stuff.
Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the vlog 🧡🖤🤙
I miss my street bob, that I happened to buy from Sunshine Coast Harley… i put wild ones on it,loved them!
It was a comfy position. I now ride a night train, its a totally different position & love it too lol
I don't mind them but I do feel a lot more comfortable on my fatbob. (I'm probably just used to it haha) going to review a stock street bob in the future.
Oh hell yeah, I love the look of night trains but never ridden one. That rear fender is sick !!!!
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the vid 🧡🖤🤙
Fitted 16" apes to my V-rod NightRod.Very comfy ride.The Raleigh 20 bars from the factory were just terrible.
That's good to hear mate. Thanks for the feedback. I've seen a few nightrods with apes lately. Fast bikes!!!!
Thanks for watching 🤙
Yes.
Ape's are good.
You sit more upright and its less stress on the back.
In a impact situation your arms will give you better support at a higher level and so improve your survival potential.
Hand position should be at sholder height.
Vibrations through motorcycle handle bars and jack hammer operations cause Raynards syndrome later in life.
Thanks for the feedback mate, I appreciate that. Good to hear from all the blokes that love them. I'll definitely give them another chance and maybe on a different model bike.
These are good things to know so thanks again.
Hope you enjoyed the vlog and thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Anyway hope you’re feeling better. I enjoy riding with my 14” Burleigh Highballs comfy and handling is good but would be better anyway with Risers and Mx style bars but the look wouldn’t suit my Deluxe. Anyway great video again keep up the content anyway catch ya later 👍🏻🇦🇺
Thanks mate, Burleigh bars seem very very popular !!! Taken the harley world by storm haha. Yeah that's true haha would look very different.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate that and thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
yeah 2 inch burleigh bars, you can get 2 inch mounting brackets at 4WD stores, they use them for mounting lights on bullbars and roof racks good vid mate
Oooh true ! That's a bloody good idea haha. Thanks mate, very good to know.
Glad you enjoyed the vlog, thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
I have the same streetbob, I have those Burleigh Bars getting fitted on Monday. I think it’s what you get used to. I rode a breakout with drag bars yesterday and didn’t feel right after riding with the higher bars. I love corners too lol
Oh wicked, they are very popular now !!! Everyone seems to love them haha. I'm the odd one out apparently 😅🤣
Yeah just used to that planted feeling I think. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley they are a mad improvement over the stock bars that look like they came straight off a Malvern star from 1969 lol
@RidingSolow hahaha I'll have to sus the stock streetbob bars ! I can't recall what they look like 😅🤣
Hey mate just subscribed Great videos. Is that the Argon Cleaver shirt you wear? Thinking about getting one. Cheers
Thanks mate, I appreciate that and glad you're enjoying the vids. Yeah it's an argon summer jacket not sure of the name though. It's been awesome but the ripper just broke so I have to return it...
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Nobody race with apes! Thats a good one! 😅 This was a good and honest review I think, you are doing a good job! I bellieve I have the same thoughts about apes as you: Kind of like the looks, especial when they are thick (like 2’’), but how shall you attach anything to those bars? And do people riding with apes really look that cool? 🤔 I think my dragbars on my Fat Bob suits both me and my bike well. 😄 Keep up your good work mate! 👍💪
Hahaha I also have to remember it's a cruiser... I do get carried away 🤣
Thanks for the kind words I appreciate that. Haha that's exactly right... personal preference I guess mate and I'm glad I'm not the only one !
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it 🧡🖤🤙
I put 10 inch mini ape's I found my shoulder pain improved and no numbness in my hands, which is what I was after. No the bike doesn't handle as well, there is a reason sport bikes have low bars and rear sets but I'm not riding a cruiser to set lap records
Thanks for the feedback mate, always good to hear different opinions, thanks for being honest. That's makes a lot of sense I'm going to try and ride for a full day with some and see how I go.
Hahaha this is true they are cruisers, I get carried away 🤣🤣
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
@Gnarly_Harley end of the day what suits one doesn't suit the other and thankfully there are companies out there that help us make our rides what ever we want them to be. I find the front end pushes in corners but now at 43 I'm happy to have the comfort but spend the time rolling the bars back and forward to find your spot
I’ve got 12” Carlini gangstas on my road king, I could got to 14” or 16” for better should height, but I find the 12s are perfect for longer touring……as for phone I have a quad lock up near clutch and it’s fine….and as for twisties…..I keep up with all of the lads and Im always with the front pack😜
Oh wicked mate, I'll have a google of those. I'm looking to give apes another go but a different model bike and more time in the seat. I totally forgot they do those now haha. Oh hell yeah, well that's good to hear. I just felt more planted with drags not as touchy if that makes sense... but yeah I'll be doing more digging haha.
Thanks for watching & glad you enjoyed the vid 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley personally I wouldn’t have them on fat arse softail, do enough wrestling with spirited riding in twisties on them, more suited with drag bars I reckon, I have drag bars on my FXR, but going to a tbar style but with risers in the classic club style, suits better using the mid controls and a step up seat…..but throw a set of high bars on your ol fellas bagger and he would love it 👍
@@AusJase he's actually looking into higher bars at the moment. Due to the wrist angle on the street glides stock bars
@@Gnarly_Harley thrashin supply did a video recently on how to work out the right degree bar for straight wrists, be another good howto for ya 😉
@@AusJase oh true !!! I'll have to sus it out 🤙 be an interesting watch
do you follow the Thrashin Supply guys? their youtube? I had one of those 13inch T-Bars in my Dyna... it's not too tall and it definitely improves how the bike feels in the twisties... hopefully you get a chance to test ride one of those club style bikes with TBars and mid controls...
another great video, mate. keep it up! cheers
Yeah I follow those guys, They have an awesome channel. Oh true !!! Very interesting, I'll have to keep an eye out for a bike with them or something similar. Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
I have the round shaped Ape Hangers and like it, Im 6'5" and have back issues and they help alot, I did have same issue with sore shoulders at first, especially on longer trips... Good vid mate ..
Did you buy your Harley new not too long ago ?
Hey mate, appreciate the feedback ! Always good to year everyone's experiences. That's interesting to hear because I have back issues aswell ! I'm going to give them another chance I think but on a different bike.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Kind of not really but its not new ive got a 2008 fatbob which is my first ever harley I got back in may
Ya didn’t eat ya weetbix this morning , apes work better 😂, great video 👍👍👍
Hahaha I respect that mate. I feeling all alone in the harley world right now 🤣 I'm the only person that isn't a fan. I'll definitely give them another go mate. Thanks for watching as always 🧡🖤🤙
Gday outlawman, it is 2024 and I am offended you didn't share your sandwich😆as for the ape hangers I think there good if your still fit and strong. 🇬🇧😁😉👍👌
Thank you, hahaha well there's always next time 😅 it was a good sandwich!!!
Yeah that's true, I'm going to give them another chance. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Great vid Matt , everyone has there own opinion and I respect that however if your in an accident and you want your ribs to go through your lungs and or heart go for it but as I said it’s up to the individual keep going mate cheers kel & lou Brisbane , any news on the tri glide yet ?
Thanks kel & lou, oh do you mean with having drag bars that will happen or apes ? Thanks for being honest. Always appreciate that ! No not yet, still have a lot to get through haha. I'll do my best to get around to them all. Thanks for watching as always 🧡🖤
@@Gnarly_Harley I’m talking ape hangers Matt but I must stress up to the individual absaloutly each to their own , a mate of mine lost his friend due to ape hangers and some ribs went through his heart and killed him instantly sad but that’s the reality of it
Personally to all your followers, again I stress up to to individuals , they are a great risk as is riding a motorcycle and we all know the risks involved, my comments are not to insult anyone who rides with apes but to give them something to ponder and that’s all Matty , if I’ve upset anyone I’m sorry it’s up to them , ride safe everyone and enjoy your freedom, cheers kel , Brisbane Qld Australia
@kelvindavis7060 thanks for the awareness mate I never even knew about that or thought about it. Thanks for sharing and sorry for you loss. Thanks again for supporting the channel 🧡🖤
Drag bars for me too. Apes look cool though.
Mate.... I thought I was going to be the only one 🤣 I swear everyone loves them apart from me. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
I had the drag bars on my bike for a while but seems to be annoying my lower back
I have heard that off a few people. It's weird because I have back problems but they've been perfect for me
Apes are comfortable and make any harley look tuff az 😊
Cheers for the feedback, I'll definitely try another bike and see if I can do a full solid day of riding. I seem to be the only one who isn't a fan !?!?!
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
The ol' armpit dryers
Hahaha I haven't heard that before 🤣 that's a good one !
"eww"delo bro 🤭 (grew up in Mooloolah) Put 14" apes on my yamahardly made it way more fun to ride, was a bit of a spin out at first how fun they were. It had beach bar type bars on it originally, defiantly wasn't a fan of those. I like how you can just rest your arms on the apes on long runs. It did take a couple of twisties rides to use the nads full potential. dry road good tyres you can still get a decent lean going. haven't riden a cruiser with drag bars but i recon id like them. Do you know if Brandenburg Rd is Bitumen these days? looking to head up the coast for a ride soon used to take the cars up Brandenburg than down to landsborough and back over Tunnel Ridge back thru town. good times✌
Thanks for all the feedback mate I appreciate it !! Hahaha yamaharley 😅🤣 so you've got a vstar I'm guessing ? They are bloody awesome.
Gonna give the apes another crack mate see how I go haha. Mate I've got no idea which road that is ill look it up and let you know if I've been on it haha.
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
We call that a Rueben in the States.
Thats what it's called here too !! Bloody beautiful it was. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Quadlock make a mount that attaches to the clutch perch now
Oh that's right !!! They do too 😅🤣
I don't know about apes but fitting up 12" bars on the Road King made for a more comfortable ride for me.
Oh true, thanks for the feedback mate. I'll definitely give them another chance and on a different harley too. Ride for a full day next time ! Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley 👌
Do you just run a go pro on a clamp ? So you can easily remove to film
Forward ?
Yeah mate, most of the time anyway unless it's on the chin mount. But yeah can twist it or unclamp it to pan around etc etc.
Yeah cheers bud. They look like 12 minis. Those apes look ugly too fat. Do love apes but not a those thick ones. I feel like they would help
With posture. I recently got a 2013 wide glide still has original bars. I Find I’ve been getting lower back pain atm so hoping the apes will help with that.
Mmmm food looked good 🤤but not 40mins I would of been raging 😡 I’ve only ever had mini apes first bike was 10” my bike now 12” but I wouldn’t go any higher next bike will be roughly 10” again.
Yeah its was delicious man ! Yeeeah I don't think ill go back mate. Cheers for the feedback bro. I'll definitely try some sort of apes on another bike and we will see how I go 😅 everyone but me so far loves them.... I'm just an odd human 🤣
@gnarleyharleys I have a lowrider you may be interested in checking out and doing a segment on.
Oh hell yeah ! Could you send me a message on gnarly harley Facebook or email gnarly.harley.prpductions@gmail.com just a photo and maybe abit of info and we can go from there mate !
Would be great !! Keen to check out anything. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Why would your hands hurt? Sounds to me like you weren't relaxed but tense.
I guess thanks for your review though, perspectives are good
I'm not sure hey... but after about 1 hour everything came good. I do need to give them another go maybe on a different but and more time in the seat !
That's it mate, everyone loves them so I'm going to have to do more digging.
Thanks mate, I appreciate that and thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
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Legend !!! Thanks for watching
100% depends on the bike aye I has mini apes on my old bike now on my low rider st I have 9.5 inch risers and low bend bar for a 14inch height.
An I'm a midget 163cm tall lol
Cheers for the feedback mate. Yeah so many variables I think... I'm going to have to give them another crack on another bike ! Everyone raves on about them apart from me 🤣
Thanks for watching
I am only 5’6 and i have 16 inch on my Roadstar mate I would never go back now they help with the weight of the bike to you feel more a live you need at least 16 at your high
Thanks for the feedback mate, everyone but me loves them !!! I'll definitely have to give them another go maybe on a different bike ? Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Love your show’s watch then all the time keep up the great work 👍
@@tomgarth-ed9vt thanks mate, means a lot !!!
How can I send you a picture of my bike
They have there place on a lot of styles of bikes but they have become like A holes everyone’s got em lol
This is very true mate. I do actually love the look of them on certain bikes. Not all though. Majority I don't 🤣
Hahaha bloody good point mate
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
1st off bro .fuck the shop.
2nd.Just remember your not riding a race bike or on a race track.Ive got 14” apes on my fxfbs.And ya sholder was hurting because your use to drag bars.As for accessories its is bro.
Also fuck what anyone says.
Ride hard and keep the shiney side up .
Cheers mate, yeah abit too long for me especially when noone was there.
That's a very good point, I really shouldn't be riding it like I do half of the time. Going to give them another crack on a different bike and hopefully take it for a full day. Good point I imagine I'll get used to them. Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
Depends. I find shoulder height are very comfortable. But I also find buckhorns very comfortable too. Your fatbob would not look good with ape hangers with the fairing. Most bikes with fairings dont look good with ape hangers. Road Kings, Heritage Softails Standard Softails & choppers suit ape hangers
Happy trails, Cowpoke
Cheers for the feedback cowpoke ! Appreciate it mate. I'm going to give them another crack on a different model bike for sure. Hopefully take it for a longer run !
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley originally in the 60s & 70s, ape hangers were 12 to 16 inches. Baby apes are 8 to 10 inches.
A fella of your size should have 16 inch plus. The secret to ape hangers, is you are supposed to hang from them. Being an ex sports bike rider & having drag bars on your Fatbob, you just need to get used to that riding style. I don't like that style of bars either. But they are trendy these days. My 1946 chopper with 6" over forks has 9" baby apes on a stretched & raked rigid frame with floorboards. It is a very comfortable riding position
@@Gnarly_Harley originally in the 60s & 70s, ape hangers were 12 to 16 inches. Baby apes are 8 to 10 inches.
A fella of your size should have 12 to16 inches. The secret to ape hangers, is you are supposed to hang from them. Being an ex sports bike rider & having drag bars on your Fatbob, you just need to get used to that riding position. I don't like that style of bars either. But they are trendy these days. My 1946 chopper with 6" over forks has 9" baby apes on a stretched & raked rigid frame with floorboards. It is a very comfortable riding position & looks uber cool
Cwble toes? Giggles
Your opinion should matter to you
@MicahBell_1860 thanks mate, I'll definitely look into it some more as everyone says how good they are. I've got an open mind so I'll have a sus haha. Thanks mate
14” FBI bars on my street glide way better then low bars.
Cheers for the feedback, Yeah I seen the street glide bars do have a weird angle to them and aren't great on the wrists ! My old boy is thinking about some new bars on his 🤙
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤
Ya don't want bars that a "thicker" than your fork tubes.
It does look abit different.... I'll say that !
I dont like the look of apes at all (and yet I own 3 bikes with them..LOLZ)...especially on non-bagger bikes....on my baggers I like the look of apes as long as they arent obnoxiously tall...I run 12's on both baggers of mine. On my Breakout I have 14's, I would love to go back to straight bars. IN the corners, they allow for WAY BETTER counter steering so they handle WAY BETTER. But the looks, the wind noise, they are crap on a non bagger (on baggers you have a windshield so wind noise is eliminated)...but how the bike rides with them they are WAY better than stock....so its a choice LOOKS or PERFORMANCE....drag bars look 100 times better on my Breakout to me, but once you have apes you will question going back to straight just because they feel and perform way better...for a bar hopper straight bars are the way to go. If you get a bagger, you will ABSOLUTELY get apes...guaranteed...either apes or T-bars on the baggers is 100% better than the stock bars that feel like they are in your lap and you are pushing a wheel barrel
Thanks so much for all the feedback and insight. Really interesting seeing everyone's opinions and experiences! I'm going to give them another go on a different model and a longer ride. See what happens ! I also have to remember that I'm riding a cruiser.... not a sporty hahaha I do get carried away 😅🤣
Thanks for the informative comment and thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
🦧anyhow i lost count😅
Hahaha oops... I need to cut back on the "anyways"
I’m upset
Looks it's okay... and to be expected 🤣 apparently I'm the only one that isn't a fan of them 🤣
Everyone puts apes on because everyone puts apes on. doesnt mean they are good. it means everyone wants to follow the herd. The herd did the same things with skulls years before that.
BE DIFFERENT. Do your own thing.
That's exactly right mate very good point. Can be a lot of mental conditioning too. Hearing so many people so how good they are it becomes truth in your mind. Anyway.... they were alright just not my thing.
Exactly right !!!! That's the beauty of Harley's
Thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley I question the quality and safety of some of the aftermarket bars as seen in this video. Factory bars tend to bend rather than break in most cases. (as we have all done with our dirt bikes) m.czcams.com/video/bDYOlZOy2TU/video.html&pp=ygUeaGFuZGxlYmFyIGJyb2tlIHdoZWVsaWUgaGFybGV5
Dude, you are wanting us to watch a vid, and you can't even know how high the bars are? But you "cut all the BS"?
Yeah true, I'll bring the tape measure next time. It's a used bike from harley and I'm still learning about everything along the way... I'm not a professional or claim to be I just do a vlog lol. "Cut the BS" as in I'm going to tell you if I like them or not which I did do. My apologies not knowing the size of the apes.
@@Gnarly_Harley So ,just what is your day job brother?
@glennstatham960 to be fair mate I asked what size they were at the shop and they also said 12 or 14. Anyway I didn't think it was such a big deal? I was there to test out some apes and give my opinion on them. Anyway everyone makes mistakes. My apologies.
I was Medically discharged from the army mate.