Ape hangers?

I think mimi apes would look sic!

Wyntress said:

While some may love the apes, Not me. Part of our bikes draw is the stability of a lower center of gravity that the bike gives us, a little bit taller bars is one thing. But to have your hands and arms way up in the air can't be too comfy, plus it messes with the stability in the leans and tighter turns. Whomever wants them, cool!!!! But not me. Just my .02 worth.... lol.

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I think you will like mine, they are just a little taller than stock. You will have to bring your hands inward some for a perpetually tighter grip which will improve your stability when you lean and take your turns a little tighter than what you are used to. Thus, enhancing your body position to an impervious ride.

Mikoloe i dont see anything in your images that look different from the stock bars... Maybe if you could be a bit more descriptive or may e some better images that may help but right now idk what your talking about. Maybe i just dont see it

mikoloe said:

Wyntress said:

While some may love the apes, Not me. Part of our bikes draw is the stability of a lower center of gravity that the bike gives us, a little bit taller bars is one thing. But to have your hands and arms way up in the air can't be too comfy, plus it messes with the stability in the leans and tighter turns. Whomever wants them, cool!!!! But not me. Just my .02 worth.... lol.

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I think you will like mine, they are just a little taller than stock. You will have to bring your hands inward some for a perpetually tighter grip which will improve your stability when you lean and take your turns a little tighter than what you are used to. Thus, enhancing your body position to an impervious ride.

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They are bout what, an 1.5" taller than the stock bars? But, I was referring to the apes that have the arms straight up... ridiculously high apes. Bike looks great!!! The chrome version of the Baron pinstripe looks good on her, esp with more chrome.

Wyntress said:

mikoloe said:

Wyntress said:

While some may love the apes, Not me. Part of our bikes draw is the stability of a lower center of gravity that the bike gives us, a little bit taller bars is one thing. But to have your hands and arms way up in the air can't be too comfy, plus it messes with the stability in the leans and tighter turns. Whomever wants them, cool!!!! But not me. Just my .02 worth.... lol.

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I think you will like mine, they are just a little taller than stock. You will have to bring your hands inward some for a perpetually tighter grip which will improve your stability when you lean and take your turns a little tighter than what you are used to. Thus, enhancing your body position to an impervious ride.

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They are bout what, an 1.5" taller than the stock bars? But, I was referring to the apes that have the arms straight up... ridiculously high apes. Bike looks great!!! The chrome version of the Baron pinstripe looks good on her, esp with more chrome.

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My bad, I forgot we were talking about these apes?

StrykerTony said:

Mikoloe i dont see anything in your images that look different from the stock bars... Maybe if you could be a bit more descriptive or may e some better images that may help but right now idk what your talking about. Maybe i just dont see it

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Yeah, those pics were taken last year. I will take some new ones soon.

Any update?

Please go to my profile and look a the pics.

Did you have to replace the wiring for all the cables, or were you able to get slack? What bars did you use?

What did you also do with the speedo setup!? I figured I would have to weld a bar across and remount the L bracket to it

I have to get the risers milled, they are 1/8 off center. Then I have to order the speedo and the mount kit from the Yamaha bolt about ($500). I will run new electrical wires ($60 for wire kit) all the way. I found a shop to do my throttle and clutch cables($140 all 3). I will order another brake cable ($120)that is more thin and black braided rather than have another bulky stock one.
Hangers and risers ($500)

Yeah, more than I thought ~ I just have to put my head down and do it to it. What took me so long was finding the right speedo, I don't really like what's out there. The Bolt speedo just became available to order. I like that one.

Ugh, I am so not looking forward to this project in Winter! :lol: I plan on keeping stock cluster setup, just tack a bar across low and retack the L bracket onto it that holds the cluster, and rebolt. Still haven't looked into cables. It seems almost like if I angle the bars back, I might have enough slack to reuse stock....but only time will tell

I put these on, 4" up and 2" back and the only thing that needs to be changed is the clutch cable.

oh my....

mikoloe said:

I'm going for this look!

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that puts your hand too far from your beer doesn't it?

You are right again sir, I will have to rethink this over!

Lol yea that's pretty dang high


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WAIT!

Is that a beer mug mounted on the top of his sissy bar?

mikoloe said:

WAIT!

Is that a beer mug mounted on the top of his sisy bar?

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You sniffed that one out didn't ya lol.