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ape hangers???

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago

    i went to 8" then to 14" apes, i've been thinking about putting on 2" rises as well. Its really hit and miss mate, just keep going higher until you are happy with the ride/looks. I use road6customs as their bars are not only build good but are also cheap. oh and rule of thumb, if you get 14" bars get the cable for 10" bars, as the Drag Specialities ones are usually very long. With mine im using the diamond black clutch and brake cables for 8" bars and stock throttle cables.  Im 5'6 and my fists are just above my sholders for reference. i can ride all day like this.


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  • slapster
    slapster
    12 years ago
    Interested to hear how your engine build goes, assuming you going a big bore kit?

    Slap.
  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    <- also interested in the engine build, please start a thread on it with pictures and details etc!

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  • slapster
    slapster
    12 years ago
    ^ +1 new thread required!

    Slap.
  • Naych
    Naych
    12 years ago
    Just ordered 12" from Road6Customs. Was looking at 10", but bars complete with cable kit start at 12". They say you always want bigger anyway, and I wanted the cable kit to make it easier.

    Shall let you know how the install goes.

    Cheers.
  • Ross
    Ross
    12 years ago
    Who's doing the work 5ltr? Phils? Bikeworx?
    Looking forward to seeing the works.
  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    if you ask road6customs im sure they will chrome them for you. They do custom jobs.

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  • Asher
    Asher
    12 years ago
    How much grief do you get for being outside the Australian Design Standards on bar heights? if any

    i.e. Height of the lowest pary of the handgrip must not be more than 380mm above the lowest part of the upper surface of the riders seat


    I'm building some rabbit ears ATM that are sort of complient..... :)
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    12 years ago

    i like the look of Apes!

    Just looking at the pic of your blue sporty, long front end low at the rear, then put apes & add a 90cubic inch motor, you will never need a front wheel .

    cheers mate good luck

  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    12 years ago

    you can have Apes & still go quick, just it's harder. you will have fun no worries.

     

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    i have no issues keeping up with my mates on the twisties! Just get the taller ones as you will regret you didnt later.

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  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    Goto bunnings and buy some 1inch electrical condute, get 4 right angle bends and make a set of test bars to work out what height / width / angle / pull back works for you, use a heat gun to bent it.

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  • 883n Harley Convert
    883n Harley Convert
    12 years ago
    IMO - Apes look great but ride like shit! I had a set of 14' Burly Brand apes on for a while and never really liked them. Its all about what you're going comfortable with, I'm not comfortable having to tighten them regularly, having them slip (and they will) from time-to-time when you're riding and on rougher than average roads they're horrendous!

    Again this was only my own experience with them.

    Waz
  • 883n Harley Convert
    883n Harley Convert
    12 years ago
    I would say if you wanted to buy them, buy bars that have in-built risers. Look at the Zombie Performance website, he does great looking bars and a lot of them have built in risers.

  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    12 years ago

    Well as you say everyone is different, but we all like riding so thats the main thing. & will be good to see how you enjoy it at track too.

  • Sida
    Sida
    12 years ago

    slight thread hijack...Speaking of ape hangers...do people know if the harley mini ape hangers would be a stright swap on a 48 with no longer cables needed? I wouldn t mind giving them a go but cbf buying all the longer cables.

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    You will need cables and hose
  • Sida
    Sida
    12 years ago

    cool guys thanks for the info

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    i first went from stock bars to 8" bars, all the stock stuff will fit (iron) but the clutch will be a little tight and you'll need to stretch out the brake line, i also didnt need to extend the wiring. When i went to the 14" apes i needed a new clutch and brake lines, wiring needed to be extended but im still using the stock throttle cables....all depends on how you route them.

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  • terroristone
    terroristone
    12 years ago
    yeah narrow ones dude.

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