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Anybody got apes on their bagger?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bkrtrsh, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. bkrtrsh

    bkrtrsh New Member

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    Anybody on here made the move to apes on their bagger? I've been interwebbin this for a while and while there is good information out there...I cant really find the nuts and bolts of it. Shoulder height is good but I'm not sure what that translates to in bar height. And, pullback distance. I'm 6'2 and got plenty of reach. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. If your runnin em give me the low down on the hot set up...
    bkrtrsh, Jun 13, 2012
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Yes. I am running apes on my 01 Road Glide. I am running 16" and Burley I believe are the manufacturer of them. I love them a lot and are very comfortable. JMO.

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    Just a few pics of my ride and the apes...
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 13, 2012
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    Creekside New Member

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    Have you rode any long distance (500-600) with those bars and if so how did you feel at the end of the day?
    Creekside, Jun 13, 2012
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  5. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Those pictures that you see with me riding it is right after I bought on its maiden ride as me as the owner. That trip was a 400 mile trip and won't think twice about riding out to Nevada next summer with those bars on. I could have done another 400 miles easy that day..
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 13, 2012
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  6. Creekside

    Creekside New Member

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    That's cool, good to know
    Creekside, Jun 13, 2012
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  7. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You can buy yaffee, custom chrome, carlini, whomever and pay big buck for the same
    bars you'll see at every bike store, show, meet.

    Call BR Custom

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    they can make whatever you want, height, angle, pullback, color whatever.

    Buddy has them on his RG, they are some of the best bars I've ever seen

    Check out the bars on his RG they are in the gallery

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    hotroadking, Jun 13, 2012
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  8. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

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    I forget who made mine but they are 16" and look similar to Johnny's cept i got a RK classic. I'll try to find some pics later but I'm 6'1" and my hands are are just below my shoulders. Very comfortable.
    Tomflhrci98, Jun 13, 2012
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  9. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Ape hangers are awesome!!
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 14, 2012
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    JustDennis New Member

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    I have apes on my 1980 FXWG, thinking about it them for my FXST and bagger. Good look!
    JustDennis, Jun 14, 2012
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    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    dude thats a nice ass bagger. i like it old school flat black giggin it :cool:
    baggerpaul, Jun 14, 2012
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  12. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    isn't that dragonslayers bike?
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 14, 2012
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  13. bkrtrsh

    bkrtrsh New Member

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    Always good info here ...Thanx! Apes Rule!
    bkrtrsh, Jun 14, 2012
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