Fitted my 1 1/2 inch bars and risers (New Wave 2, 12 inch apes) by BR Custom.
You now sit in the bike instead of leaning over it. Great feel and ride. A lot more relaxing to ride and just below shoulder height.
$850.00 for bars and $500 for cables and other odds and ends. About 2 days work fitted by myself.
Mate you are looking at about an inch back. But remember you can adjust bars to suit. I chose to have bars line up with front forks and I am very happy with ride. There is a downfall to apes and that is I find that you do lose handling ability. But you do get used it. There is a little bit of flex in the bars but if I changed the tripple tree rubbers to the plastic type, this would eliminate the flex.
Great looking Ape's , makes your Rocker look
I love the look of the apes on the Rocker. I have a 09 rocker and would like to know where you purchased them. I would like the size risers you used and the height of the apes if possible. parts numbers would be great if that is possible.
Thanks, Mark
spend09@gmail.com
looks good
They are 1 1/2 diameter risers as well. Speak to him, he will do anything for you. Good product.
4 years ago at $850.00 delivered.
I Just got 14" apes on my 09 as well. I've found the handling improved immensley. I no longer feel like the bike is trying to throw me into the ditch going round corners or over bumps (as much) .
I have found the sitting position a bit harsher on the lower back, but the wind pressure is much less on the arms, shoulders and neck wich was one of the aims.
The difference in confidence in the handling is amazing and unexpected. I no longer have to look like Rossi hanging of the side to get it to turn and the 'input' needed to steer is back in line with a regular motorcycle. A very great improvement on short runs, but i only had it back a couple days and i don't know what it'll be like over a run more than an hour yet.
Great example of a Rocker. Good work.
