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.
Why do Ape Hangers make your hands move?
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. Some will mitigate this by flipping tall handlebars forward, but this has the unintended effect of moving the hands so that they’re far from the steering axis (the stem), so steering response can feel strange.
How tall is the ape hanger on a Harley Davidson?
Harley Davidson with ape hangers. Skill Level – Easy; just simple hand tools are needed. If you’re a first time ape hanger rider, the 14″ apes are the wisest decision for you. These apes are high enough to give you a flavor of the ape hanger world, but not too high that it will change the ride comfort and stability.
Why are Ape Hangers good for a motorbike?
We found they are surprisingly good for urban slow-speed manoeuvring because you have close hand/eye co-ordination. Ape hangers are also usually associated with raked-out forks that provide high-speed stability because it makes them “slower” to turn. However, it can also increase fork and handlebar flex which is not conducive to precision steering.
Can you put ape hangers on a Harley?
Yes! Ape Hangers are the most popular modification on Harley and cruiser motorcycles for good reason. They’re fun to ride, and just make you feel damn good when looking at that machine.
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. Some will mitigate this by flipping tall handlebars forward, but this has the unintended effect of moving the hands so that they’re far from the steering axis (the stem), so steering response can feel strange.
Is it safe to use ape hanger handlebars?
– Motorbike Writer The safety of ape hanger handlebars is back in the news with one American state considering axing a three-decade ban and other states closely watching the outcome. High-set ape hanger bars were banned in 30 American states in the 1960s.
What are the rules for Ape Hangers in Australia?
The ape hanger rules are strangely reminiscent of the current Australian profiling laws which allow police to check for tattoos and other “outlaw” club insignia. (By the way, in Australia the rules vary from state to state, but they are generally that the lowest part of the hand grip must not be higher…