 Apehangers with Low Profile Seat
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What size hangers are you guys using? I have been looking at some 15" ones. As of right now, I do not have the low profile seat, but I am working on getting it. That is supposed to lower you by 2.75" from stock.
If anyone has suggestions, they would be appreciated.
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Monkey Butt
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A couple have bobbed and totally customized the bike adding, I think, 12" hangers.
If you have used them before and know the risk, excuse me for my warning. Ape Hangers cause a serious fulcrum disadvantage on low speed turns and recovery. In short, very unsafe situation. Kinda like using a nut-driver in place of a big wrench. You will not have the strength to recover them and will very likely over steer once you get the wheel turning in a panic situation.
If you have used them before then you know this so disregard the above.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Complete Newb
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I've been thinking of going with apes myself, may go to 16in though. Not sure?
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I have 14 inch apes on my SM with a single low profile seat. It is a beeaatttchhh to ride in a slow turn, but is very comfortable goin down the road. Plus, stock cables fit right up except for the wiring to the accessories and starter, horn, etc...But I had to splice them anyway to run inside the bars. MAKE SURE you buy a set of 1 inch bars though! Dont be fooled into buying the 7/8" triumph bars you will see in places like ebay or whatever. 12 inch will give you a nice look, though! ANYONE got a picture to help out this mans decision on what size to get?
Best looking black girl around!
2004 SM-spokes, solo seat, lowered rear, 14 in apes, bobber rear fender, no front fender. Flat black all the way around.
Jeff
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Is it advisable to get bars with knurling? Or is that not really effective on our machines?
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I guess for the purposes of adding Ape hangers of any significant height the bike essentially becomes a "bar hopper" handling wise.
I dont care for them but to each their own.
I like to be able to maneuver in traffic ,make U turns as quickly and as smoothly as I can without worrying about ending up on my keister.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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This is what my America used to look like with 16's and the low profile seat.  
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I am looking at a 10" set. Got them at a swap meet for $5. Apparently you can now get caps for the harley risers. So I may even go that way I have a set of 4" that my brother gave me. Still not sure.
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Complete Newb
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does anyone have any pics withe 14in apes on????
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I would love to see the 14" apes as well. After lowering the rear end and having my new seat made, I still haven't made a handlebar decision.
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