If by unique, you mean by looking like every other biker with the same ape hangers, the same orange and black tee, the same bandana, the same chain wallet, etc...
@VIKING975- They are just so gay... I hate it when guys do shit to their bikes that make them handle worse, because they think it looks cool. It screams poser. lol
@@Daves_Man_Cave I just put 12" apes on my super glide with no real idea how I'd end up feeling about them. I never rode anything with apes before but now I don't think I went high enough. They really help air out your pits after work too.
I ride with apes on my bike, just returned from New River Gorge to Charlotte, NC. by myself, no numbness, no pain and a great ride. Control is unbelievable. Counter steering with apes super great, I hate regular bars on bikes. By the way..... I am 65 yrs. young and can probably leave all you young guns on a curvy road.
I had 14’s on my Victory Highball, rode it quite a few times on 3-4 hour rides, Charlotte NC to Myrtle Beach SC, no issues. Apes are more difficult at parking lot speed but not difficult enough to complain. That being said, I prefer mid controls with high bars.
Praise the Lord! Great video! I have a '02 Sportster 1200 Custom that I put 18" ape on. With the factory riser and drag bars my neck and shoulders would hurt after a short time out on the road. With my apes, I actually sit up straighter with my hands almost shoulder height. Now I can take a lunch trip (7 hours each way) and come home the same with no problems. The crazy thing is I'm only 5'9". So I agree, if you go to high then they could be uncomfortable but if you keep them just below your shoulders then you sit in a more natural position which through experience is more comfortable. BTW, before anyone says "well that's just because your on a Sportster", while my wife and I was in Daytona we rented an '17 Electra Glide and I had the same problem with "reaching" down to the stock handle bars. Anyways, be blessed and be safe out there.
I have a sportster chopper put apes on about 16 yrs ago, had them ever since. I will never go back. Just recently took a Night Train with drag bars for a spin. Hated it.
The general rule of thumb is that you do not want your arms resting above your shoulders. So you want them sized to be parallel or just below ( maybe just above ) your shoulders. This is because if they're too high, you reduce circulation into your forearms and hands, and will fatigue faster. But let's be honest, apes look and feel fantastic, if they're done right. I used to think they would suck, but then I bought a bike that had them ( 10" ), and I was blown away by how comfortable they feel. As such, I'll never again go without apes.
I was is great shape due to my last hardtail chopper. I was lucky to make it home 4 out of 7 rides without walking most of the way. It so increased my knowledge of roadside wrenching, which was an invaluable tool for future endeavors. Still one of my favorite bikes I ever owned. Finally cracked the frame at the tree when traveling over a pot hole at 40 mph. Rode in straight into the ditch on the frame since it broke in half and stepped off it as both halves went into the ditch. RIP chopper. I still miss ya.
I rode (and still do) a 1984 Suzuki GS1100GK for years and my hands would go numb all the time. I bought a HD Road King with 12-inch apes that put my hands and arms right at or a bit below my shoulders and I have not had dead hands while using them. The apes do pose a bit of a challenge at lot parking speeds but control on open higways is much improved over standard placement bars. I installed a throttle lock on the Suzuki to deal with the issue. The Road King has a throttle boss that I can rest my hand on and it is very comfortable.
I used to ride my Sportster with a dragbar- life was a drag you know, but now when I changed it to the ape hanger I hang out a lot more. Thanks ape hanger!
I put 12" apes on my Super Glide and I love it! It's so much better this way. After reading some of the comments about how folks feel towards apes I guess that means that folks out on the highway probably think I look silly or stupid or both but it doesn't matter to me. Those apes plus forward controls plus a two up seat make for a very comfortable ride.
Wider is NOT better. The wider the bars the closer your shoulder blades are pushed together. Try that for hours with or without a windshield and let me know how that goes.
I personally don't ride with Ape Hangers, though on some bikes they make the look good; it makes people do the double take and sneak a second look. As for the hands getting tired and etc., I've heard different stories. From those riders I've spoken with that ride with them most have said that once your body adjust to the position it's not an issue. One thing you did leave out though, every state has different restrictions on the height of a motorcycle's handlebars. So what may be good in one state may not be in another. Something the rider should check on before installing Ape Hangers. They love ticketing people here for everything; cars, trucks, motorcycles, skateboards, etc.!
I've been rolling with 18' apes forever ( Harley heritage softail)... love them. They handle great but you do need ridgid bar bushings. The leverage makes the poly bushings feel squishy.
I know this is an old comment but this is something that no one brings up. I have 18” apes on a road king and that’s the only complaint I have. And you summed it up. The leverage makes them feel squishy.
Mine measure 18” and I’ve ridden tens of thousands of miles and yes your shoulders get tired until you get muscle built up for it. But I wouldn’t want a bike without them now that I have them. Love my apes
I have 16s on my wide glide love them, they're right at my mouth, haven't lost feeling in them and they allow me to go on long distance rides, had a sporty with 3" z bars on a 3" riser, hated it tbh
I had 18’s. The riser bolts snapped, i had the bars in my lap, managed to slow down a bit but went over and broke my arm and bike was totalled. Happened in November just gone. (It’s now March)
Josh lets see u think that quick when everything goes to shit mate. And I used the rear brake and kicked her down to neautral but the low speed wobbles got her
I had a 2006 Wideglide that came with "mini" ape hangers. They were about 9 inches and were the perfect size in my opinion. Just enough for style, but still good control of the bike and arm comfort was fine. I have never been a fan of those tall ones, probably becasue I would ride for hundreds of miles at a time, not bar to bar.
While sitting on bike with hands on bars. If your hands are as high as your shoulders that is about the height limit you should go. Best for handling is a few inches below the shoulders.
I just ordered 12’s for my Street Glide. The stocks bars are too low causing back of neck fatigue from bending forward and down... I really notice it after a long ride. I was going to go with 10’s but for my arms to be straight out with slight bend in elbow... the 12’s were better. Im hoping it will help with my posture when riding the longer rides. I was torn between Factory 47’s or KST’s and I went with the KST’s.
I grew up with my dad having a couple Road Kings, & I absolutely love them! My ultimate dream bike is a black Harley Road King with whitewalls, front windscreen delete, ape hangers, leather saddle bags, & some nice chrome loud pipes! 🥵🤤
16 inch are perfect on a sportster. Big twins the 14 inch. I was always told don’t do it. I did it anyway and was more Comfortable. Everything I was told bad about them was a lie and BS And actually we ride with one hand because we are relaxing, not because of discomfort
14's on my vtx1800, had stock bars on the vtx for awhile and they just never felt right, it also gave me a good reason to get rid of the gigantic windshield
Hey man I am a follower of christ and in my opinion, pick a verse that really sticks out to you with every video. I love having the perfect verse come to me you know?
My bad boys bars were shoulder height. Could ride all day. Position of bar's were not too forward but set to a comfortable to where my body wasn't stretched out and arms weren't straight. Adjusted for comfort and not what you think is cool.
As a man I respect and understand your opinion. I guess everyone is different or I’m just used to it, but me personally I’m a lot more comfortable with apes then any other style of bars.
That's not the real reason why guys one hand their bars, the reason why you use one hand is simply similar to the same reason you grab your steering wheel with one hand, because you want to to and you can
Soldiers would build bikes with ape hangers because the Germans in ww2 would string barbed wire across the road trying to decapitate US and UK soldiers running messages, the idea was the bars would take the impact of the barbed wire so your head could stay attached to your body
I ride 20's on a heritage softail. They are comfortable for me even though my hands are over my head. There is no rule of thumb. Ride what you're comfortable with.
I never bash u or correct u....but thry w×ere made because the closer ur hands are to ur shoulders ur body fatigue faster...so for long runs its comfy....same as to low or stupid high.....
U know maybe it just me but I cant ride without apes I mean I can technically but it's just super uncomfortable I have 18in on my Electra glide and 16in on my sportster I tried the stock bars on both couldn't stand it
Hey Sean, here's that same verse in the New Living Translation, Prov. 17:17 - "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need." Does that translation help you better understand that verse?
Too high is when you forget why you walked into the room, and then going back to sit where you started hoping to look around and remember why you got up in the first place. Anyhoo...I ride some 16’s with risers I’m around 6’0, my first bike. My woman makes fun of my “no ass” having backside so I know what you mean by sitting low but I do love apes feels like riding in a mech cockpit like a gundam or something 🤓
Ape hangers are form over function. They are for bikers, not riders. They look "cool" parked in front of Starbucks, or Pinkberry or wherever Harley riders hang out these days...
I dislike them immensity. I like how they look but that riding position is as bad as it can get. You shouldn't ever get close to hanging on the bars or leaning backwards on the bike. Tall Ape hangers are for show bikes, not for safe and comfortable riding on the streets or even hwy. If you rode that bike for more than an hour with your hands above your shoulders, your hands get stiff and your arms turn to lead. Riding with giant ape hangers doesn't make you "tough". It demonstrates the thickness of your skull though. No helmet needed.
They look like 16inches could be 18inches I think 14inches is perfect I'm 5.9 so looking at 14inches I've heard they are just right :) and look very cool nice vid cheers man!
Your quote from Proverbs means that family isn’t necessarily your friend, and that your friends that really love you are your true family. Remember that the first murder in the Bible was between brothers.
I have absolutely noting against ape handers. Except...they make bike handling less efficient, they force your body into a position to catch wind like a sail, they are more fatugueing to the rider, they reduce gas mileage, and they look incredibly STUPID.
I really love that you quote a scripture before riding. Never stop doing this, makes me smile every time.
I've never really been a huge fan of the Ape Hangers, but I love that there are so many different ways to customize a bike. Every one can be unique.
If by unique, you mean by looking like every other biker with the same ape hangers, the same orange and black tee, the same bandana, the same chain wallet, etc...
The handlebar on 'Grace' is very beautiful. Grace is the panhead chopper ridden by Nicolas Cage in the film Ghost Rider (2007).
@VIKING975- They are just so gay... I hate it when guys do shit to their bikes that make them handle worse, because they think it looks cool. It screams poser. lol
@SquireSCA bro wtf are you talking about lol. The real gay shit is you concerning yourself with what other men do with their hogs lol.
@@Daves_Man_Cave I just put 12" apes on my super glide with no real idea how I'd end up feeling about them. I never rode anything with apes before but now I don't think I went high enough. They really help air out your pits after work too.
I ride with apes on my bike, just returned from New River Gorge to Charlotte, NC. by myself, no numbness, no pain and a great ride. Control is unbelievable. Counter steering with apes super great, I hate regular bars on bikes. By the way..... I am 65 yrs. young and can probably leave all you young guns on a curvy road.
Wiley Mangum awesome man, ride safe 😎
I had 14’s on my Victory Highball, rode it quite a few times on 3-4 hour rides, Charlotte NC to Myrtle Beach SC, no issues. Apes are more difficult at parking lot speed but not difficult enough to complain. That being said, I prefer mid controls with high bars.
Oh right you better tell racers like Valentino Rossi that he has his bars set up wrong.
@@lesdewitt6430 totally different riding
@@lesdewitt6430 ...No one is advocating ape hangers on racing bikes you dipshit, only on cruisers.
Praise the Lord! Great video! I have a '02 Sportster 1200 Custom that I put 18" ape on. With the factory riser and drag bars my neck and shoulders would hurt after a short time out on the road. With my apes, I actually sit up straighter with my hands almost shoulder height. Now I can take a lunch trip (7 hours each way) and come home the same with no problems. The crazy thing is I'm only 5'9". So I agree, if you go to high then they could be uncomfortable but if you keep them just below your shoulders then you sit in a more natural position which through experience is more comfortable. BTW, before anyone says "well that's just because your on a Sportster", while my wife and I was in Daytona we rented an '17 Electra Glide and I had the same problem with "reaching" down to the stock handle bars. Anyways, be blessed and be safe out there.
I have a sportster chopper put apes on about 16 yrs ago, had them ever since. I will never go back. Just recently took a Night Train with drag bars for a spin. Hated it.
I’m not even a church goer any more but as a lover of your channel and fb videos that i pretty much watch daily, i appreciate the positivity man.
The general rule of thumb is that you do not want your arms resting above your shoulders. So you want them sized to be parallel or just below ( maybe just above ) your shoulders. This is because if they're too high, you reduce circulation into your forearms and hands, and will fatigue faster. But let's be honest, apes look and feel fantastic, if they're done right. I used to think they would suck, but then I bought a bike that had them ( 10" ), and I was blown away by how comfortable they feel. As such, I'll never again go without apes.
I have 12 in on my VTX . Previously I had the drug bars that They came with it. The drags looked cool but I was leaning over too much ( short arms).
@@immelting9834 I too have 12s now. They look great, they feel great, and I can lean back a bit, and ride more comfortably.
It means a brother tells his brother the truth out of love no matter how hard it is on the friendship
Lmfao if youre going up against a bear you’ll look real big.. flapping your wings and stuff! That shit had me dying
Goddamn your weak heart cant pump blood hahahahah omg
I was is great shape due to my last hardtail chopper. I was lucky to make it home 4 out of 7 rides without walking most of the way. It so increased my knowledge of roadside wrenching, which was an invaluable tool for future endeavors. Still one of my favorite bikes I ever owned. Finally cracked the frame at the tree when traveling over a pot hole at 40 mph. Rode in straight into the ditch on the frame since it broke in half and stepped off it as both halves went into the ditch. RIP chopper. I still miss ya.
In Illinois the height limit for ape hangers are shoulder height.
I rode (and still do) a 1984 Suzuki GS1100GK for years and my hands would go numb all the time. I bought a HD Road King with 12-inch apes that put my hands and arms right at or a bit below my shoulders and I have not had dead hands while using them. The apes do pose a bit of a challenge at lot parking speeds but control on open higways is much improved over standard placement bars. I installed a throttle lock on the Suzuki to deal with the issue. The Road King has a throttle boss that I can rest my hand on and it is very comfortable.
I used to ride my Sportster with a dragbar- life was a drag you know,
but now when I changed it to the ape hanger I hang out a lot more. Thanks ape hanger!
I put 12" apes on my Super Glide and I love it! It's so much better this way. After reading some of the comments about how folks feel towards apes I guess that means that folks out on the highway probably think I look silly or stupid or both but it doesn't matter to me. Those apes plus forward controls plus a two up seat make for a very comfortable ride.
Dude I love how you give a little word from God. Thank you for video bro. Ride safe and God bless you
I'm 5' 9". I love my 16" Ape's on my Road King Special.
I'm not religious but those words of wisdom were right when I needed them, 3 years after you said them.
Cheers.
Wider is NOT better. The wider the bars the closer your shoulder blades are pushed together. Try that for hours with or without a windshield and let me know how that goes.
I personally don't ride with Ape Hangers, though on some bikes they make the look good; it makes people do the double take and sneak a second look. As for the hands getting tired and etc., I've heard different stories. From those riders I've spoken with that ride with them most have said that once your body adjust to the position it's not an issue. One thing you did leave out though, every state has different restrictions on the height of a motorcycle's handlebars. So what may be good in one state may not be in another. Something the rider should check on before installing Ape Hangers. They love ticketing people here for everything; cars, trucks, motorcycles, skateboards, etc.!
I've been rolling with 18' apes forever ( Harley heritage softail)... love them. They handle great but you do need ridgid bar bushings. The leverage makes the poly bushings feel squishy.
I know this is an old comment but this is something that no one brings up. I have 18” apes on a road king and that’s the only complaint I have. And you summed it up. The leverage makes them feel squishy.
Mine measure 18” and I’ve ridden tens of thousands of miles and yes your shoulders get tired until you get muscle built up for it. But I wouldn’t want a bike without them now that I have them. Love my apes
I have 16s on my wide glide love them, they're right at my mouth, haven't lost feeling in them and they allow me to go on long distance rides, had a sporty with 3" z bars on a 3" riser, hated it tbh
do you know how high I can go for apes with stock cables for a honda shadow
I have a 2003 heritage softail with 14 inch apes with a 4 inch riser which is basically 18 inch bars
I had 18’s. The riser bolts snapped, i had the bars in my lap, managed to slow down a bit but went over and broke my arm and bike was totalled. Happened in November just gone. (It’s now March)
grab the fork tubes and rear brake duh
Josh lets see u think that quick when everything goes to shit mate. And I used the rear brake and kicked her down to neautral but the low speed wobbles got her
I had a single bar break once. Completed the ride home with the right bar in my lap.
Got 14's on my 09 Ultra...perfect !
I had a 2006 Wideglide that came with "mini" ape hangers. They were about 9 inches and were the perfect size in my opinion. Just enough for style, but still good control of the bike and arm comfort was fine. I have never been a fan of those tall ones, probably becasue I would ride for hundreds of miles at a time, not bar to bar.
While sitting on bike with hands on bars. If your hands are as high as your shoulders that is about the height limit you should go. Best for handling is a few inches below the shoulders.
I’m 5’10” 150 lbs and handle my wide glide just fine with a set of 18s
150? Are you ok?
Must be vegan
Some people like em, some hate em, i put 16s on my old shovelhead and love em. Only thing u got to learn is u have more leverage on control
I have 18" apes on my Breakout. At first my arms/hands did get numb but after a lot of riding no longer numb
What is the best way to make turns having ape hangers lean your shoulders or your whole body
Albert Rosas same as stock bars as long as you don't get ridiculous with the height of the bars.
I put them on because they’re comfort. And they’re obnoxiously silly.
I just ordered 12’s for my Street Glide. The stocks bars are too low causing back of neck fatigue from bending forward and down... I really notice it after a long ride. I was going to go with 10’s but for my arms to be straight out with slight bend in elbow... the 12’s were better. Im hoping it will help with my posture when riding the longer rides. I was torn between Factory 47’s or KST’s and I went with the KST’s.
I grew up with my dad having a couple Road Kings, & I absolutely love them! My ultimate dream bike is a black Harley Road King with whitewalls, front windscreen delete, ape hangers, leather saddle bags, & some nice chrome loud pipes! 🥵🤤
Just seems perfect and nice comfortable sitting position
16 inch are perfect on a sportster. Big twins the 14 inch. I was always told don’t do it. I did it anyway and was more
Comfortable. Everything I was told bad about them was a lie and BS
And actually we ride with one hand because we are relaxing, not because of discomfort
🤘
Here, in Honolulu, the max. allowed handlebar height by law, is 15" from top of seat height.
Apes are mainly for looks! But if your a big guy like me (im 6'3) they are a must! I have 14's on my Road King and they are nice!!!
The law in some Statex (although not enforced) is that the handle bars can not be higher than your shoulders
Apps aren’t bad if your shoulder height no more. If you riding In colder weather you’re more exposed. Shoulder height or lower isn’t bad.
14's on my vtx1800, had stock bars on the vtx for awhile and they just never felt right, it also gave me a good reason to get rid of the gigantic windshield
Thinking of putting some on my vtx, I'm like 5'11 what size hangers would you suggest?
@@blumoneyjohnson5795 16's
Hey man I am a follower of christ and in my opinion, pick a verse that really sticks out to you with every video. I love having the perfect verse come to me you know?
How long is handbar?😮😮😮
Do bar weights reduce vibrations on apes?
Do you think Apes would be good for riding on hills? I have a Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and looking to put on it.
My bad boys bars were shoulder height. Could ride all day. Position of bar's were not too forward but set to a comfortable to where my body wasn't stretched out and arms weren't straight. Adjusted for comfort and not what you think is cool.
Omg this dude and the shoulder explanation had me rolling..🤣🤣
As a man I respect and understand your opinion. I guess everyone is different or I’m just used to it, but me personally I’m a lot more comfortable with apes then any other style of bars.
That's not the real reason why guys one hand their bars, the reason why you use one hand is simply similar to the same reason you grab your steering wheel with one hand, because you want to to and you can
I'm riding a bike for the very first time ever in my life and I have 13 in ape hangers on mine...I'm struggling with my turns..
nothing higher than your heart...
Hows that 90 degree intake on your leg? Compared to stock. Being 6feet 2??
Where did they come from? Some one told me they come from military use, but I dont belive them
Soldiers would build bikes with ape hangers because the Germans in ww2 would string barbed wire across the road trying to decapitate US and UK soldiers running messages, the idea was the bars would take the impact of the barbed wire so your head could stay attached to your body
I ride 20's on a heritage softail. They are comfortable for me even though my hands are over my head. There is no rule of thumb. Ride what you're comfortable with.
Hey brotha had a question. Does the 2022 Honda Shadow Phantom have enough cables length for 8 inch apes and 1 or 2 inch risers?
I never bash u or correct u....but thry w×ere made because the closer ur hands are to ur shoulders ur body fatigue faster...so for long runs its comfy....same as to low or stupid high.....
that post-it note went gone into the wind.
Actually in Sturgis if it’s over at shoulder height you’re getting a Ticket.
What is the company that makes those bars?
U know maybe it just me but I cant ride without apes I mean I can technically but it's just super uncomfortable I have 18in on my Electra glide and 16in on my sportster I tried the stock bars on both couldn't stand it
I'm getting the same bars in 14 in for my 2002 Heritage Softail Classic
What kind of bars are the ones in the video ?
One thing at least, it will keep your arm pits dry!
Not if its raining
I thought your hands going numb was throttle vibration
It is. He got that wrong.
I flunked mass state inspection . Shoulder height is the limit
That's why folks in inspection states have 2 sets of bars... inspection day bars, and every other day bars lol
what kind of camera do you use? the quality is top notch
Hey Sean, here's that same verse in the New Living Translation, Prov. 17:17 - "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need." Does that translation help you better understand that verse?
5'6 125 130 lbs on a 03 sportster with 12 inch and they are perfect.
what exact height are these? 16" ?
18s
lol that guys face at 2:52
It means friends are loved but not the same as you love your blood brother even though he gets you in some deep shit at times
Too high is when you forget why you walked into the room, and then going back to sit where you started hoping to look around and remember why you got up in the first place.
Anyhoo...I ride some 16’s with risers I’m around 6’0, my first bike. My woman makes fun of my “no ass” having backside so I know what you mean by sitting low but I do love apes feels like riding in a mech cockpit like a gundam or something 🤓
Ape hangers are form over function. They are for bikers, not riders. They look "cool" parked in front of Starbucks, or Pinkberry or wherever Harley riders hang out these days...
100% wrong. Apes are the most comfortable bars out there.
I dislike them immensity. I like how they look but that riding position is as bad as it can get. You shouldn't ever get close to hanging on the bars or leaning backwards on the bike. Tall Ape hangers are for show bikes, not for safe and comfortable riding on the streets or even hwy. If you rode that bike for more than an hour with your hands above your shoulders, your hands get stiff and your arms turn to lead. Riding with giant ape hangers doesn't make you "tough". It demonstrates the thickness of your skull though. No helmet needed.
20" is good
10" on my softail is not enough for 5'7" go big or go home
They look like 16inches could be 18inches I think 14inches is perfect I'm 5.9 so looking at 14inches I've heard they are just right :) and look very cool nice vid cheers man!
At 5’11 i love 16s. My dad also 5’9 likes his 14s so i think your on the right track there.
I'm 5'10" and 14's are perfect
Thanks for doing proper reviews 👍
my triceps & biceps aren't visible enough on ape hangers, it's just not a mireable position. That's a deal breaker
I wanna use 12inch for my Vulcan 500
Hey buddy I watched all yours videos, I would love to come to visit your shop one day 👍🏻🇺🇸I’m from NJ
At least youre safe from decapitating wires.
Your quote from Proverbs means that family isn’t necessarily your friend, and that your friends that really love you are your true family. Remember that the first murder in the Bible was between brothers.
I used to have a 2010 super glide custom loved that bike! But I dont think I would trade my street glide for one though!
Southern saying. If your gonna be a bear, be a grizzly. In this case if your gonna be an ape, be a silverback
“It’s not too loud” no such thing as too loud
Those exposed handlebar cables are setting off my ADHD
My hands and arms would fall asleep with those bars.
I got same bars an control's an grips on my soft tail
I have absolutely noting against ape handers. Except...they make bike handling less efficient, they force your body into a position to catch wind like a sail, they are more fatugueing to the rider, they reduce gas mileage, and they look incredibly STUPID.
Never cared for apes. I just run a lower seat. Accomplishes my needs.
Don't pass a school bus - he says ... And turned left at 1st opportunity 👍
Bike sounds great
Over shoulder height in Fla is illegal
I like the bike, that thing is rad
Ape hangers may look stupid they feel great if you have a bad back.
Great vid! Ride safe 👍🍺
Ape hangers only seem comfortable to bigger taller people. I don’t think I can even ride a motorcycle with monkey bars.
You would just say the higher it is above your shoulders
So Sean did you figure out what that bible verse meant. As curious as you