Do ape hangers affect handling?
Thus, ape hangers move hands not just higher, but also closer. If the hands become too close to the chest, it can be hard to control a bike. Ultimately, the bike handles exactly the same as it did with different bars — but if the handlebars aren’t right for a rider-and-bike combination, the handling may feel awful.
What is the point of ape hangers?
People with back issues sometimes prefer ape hangers over handlebars that create a lower riding profile. Ape hangers encourage a more upright posture instead of creating the need to hunch over. On long rides, apehangers that fit your body type also decrease strain on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
What kind of ape hangers do Harleys use?
This package will fit Harley Touring models with fairing including Street Glide, Electra Glide, and Ultra Classic 2000-2013. You will be getting a set of 1 1/4″ FAT Z Bar ape hangers with all of the stainless cables and brake lines to fit these apes.
Is there a complete ape hanger kit on the Internet?
You will not find a more complete ape hanger package on the internet for your bike. This package includes everything you need to put apes on your Touring, except for the labor. We use these same parts to put apes on bikes in our shop, so we definitely know what you need to pull it off.
When to use ape hangers on stock bars?
If you suffer from sore back, shoulders or neck and are currently running low stock bars you may want to consider Ape Hangers as they will raise your riding position, shifting more of your body weight from your hands to the seat. This will also create a more upright posture for the rider, reducing bending and strain on the back muscles and neck.
How big of an ape hanger do I need for a Honda Fury?
The distance between seat and risers can vary on different bikes. As seen in the illustration, there is a large difference in heights between the surface of the seat, and Handlebar risers. As such, the same size Ape Hanger (say, 12”) on the Honda Fury will put the riders’ arms up much higher than the Sportster.
How big are ape hangers on a Harley?
Only 12 left in stock – order soon. Pre Wired Dominator Industries 1 1/4 Inch Road King Special Meathook Monkey Bars Ape Hanger Handlebars, 14 Inch Rise, Gloss Black Compatible With 2017-2020 Harley Road King Special. .
How long does it take for Street Glide apes to arrive?
Usually ships within 6 to 10 days. 100% Plug & Play Dominator Industries 12” Meathook Monkey Apes compatible with Harley-Davidson Electra & Street Glide, Special, Ultra Limited, Low – Handlebars for 2016-2021 Gloss Black. . . Usually ships within 6 to 10 days.
Can you use handlebar mirrors on a apes?
Also factory fairing mirrors are 100% blocked, gotta do handlebar mirrors. I re-used the existing wires on a set of fnb choppers 12″ menacing apes and could have easily gone with 14″ on my 16 RGU. There are some great video’s on youtube that were very helpful. Also on the 16 you dont have to de-pin all the wires on the connectors.
What kind of apes do I need for my SGS?
Just installed 10″ la chopper apes last night on my 14 SGS . These were not the twin peaks but did black bars and quality was very good, la said stock cables and wires and they did all work but it took some tweaking to make that happen.