Ape Hanger Pics Only: I Want to Compare and See What I Like - Page 2

insolentminx · 07-22-2009

i think the same sometimes, but ape's are meant for the classic style bike.
i think they look odd on Customs, especially sleek and sexy ones

predfan2001 · 07-22-2009

I'm switching to 18s soon. The 16s are ok but since I got used to them, they don't really feel like apes. My hands are straight out in frt of me now but I want them up a little more. I thought about the "risers on the cheap" mod but I don't want to bring the bars back any.

As far as looks go, the Classic bars that I had on my bike looked the best. I had narrowed them slightly and had them turned down as far as I could get them.

Apes are about feel and comfort to me.

RichLockyer · 07-22-2009

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Originally Posted by insolentminx

i think the same sometimes, but ape's are meant for the classic style bike.
i think they look odd on Customs, especially sleek and sexy ones

Nahh... the original apes were installed on the old Harley FX and other "Wide Glide" series bikes with the tall, skinny front tire.

Choppers were mostly based on those frames... owners didn't tend to mess with the FLH frames much.

Occitiger · 07-22-2009

APES are cool.

I have 16s on mine.

Much better than stock. When I get my touring bike (if I keep this one) I'll put the windshield off and put on the 18s or 20s.

Pecos · 07-22-2009

Well since the 2006 V2K LTD was mentioned, I may as well through up some old pics of it with 16" Kongs.

Airbrain · 07-22-2009

Here,s a pic with my 12.5 inch mini apes and I know you didnt ask for it but here,s a couple of pics with my western bars,the mini,s look great but my throttle hand kept going numb after 30mins of riding so changed to the westerns.

Cheers

V-Twin · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by Airbrain

Here,s a pic with my 12.5 inch mini apes and I know you didnt ask for it but here,s a couple of pics with my western bars,the mini,s look great but my throttle hand kept going numb after 30mins of riding so changed to the westerns.

Cheers

Looks great with those 12.5 mini apes. Did you had to change any of the cables?

RichLockyer · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by V-Twin

Looks great with those 12.5 mini apes. Did you had to change any of the cables?

It doesn't look like he didn't... and look at his clutch cable.

We've had two people here running 12" apes who have had their clutch cable break due to the angle at the lever.

FL Vulcan Rider · 07-23-2009

are other people having issues with their hands numbing with apes?

RichLockyer · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

are other people having issues with their hands numbing with apes?

Nope. Apes cured that problem for me.

Airbrain · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by V-Twin

Looks great with those 12.5 mini apes. Did you had to change any of the cables?

Just the Clutch cable,.....and the 1st clutch cable I had made broke at the lever end twice,bad work man ship,.... 2nd cable I had made by a company that makes handbrake and clutch cables for cars and machinery,never had a problem with it

Cheers

RichLockyer · 07-23-2009

Some of the guys on the Delphi forum, have been having problems with both stock and Barnett replacement cables on the V2K.
They're now giving Motion Pro a try.

Chuck A · 07-23-2009

Heres some

Slpr_61 · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by Pecos

Well since the 2006 V2K LTD was mentioned, I may as well through up some old pics of it with 16" Kongs.

Seriously, you should be banned form posting pics of that bike. just like Trikebubbles V2K, I get weak in the knees when I see this thing.

Slpr_61 · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Nope. Apes cured that problem for me.

Same here. I got a throttle lock because my hands, especially my right, would get tingly after about 30 minutes. then every 10 minutes after that. i used the lock to hang or wiggle my hand to wake it. since putting my apes on, I havent used the lock for that purpose yet.

h2o · 07-23-2009

+1 on that V2k. That is a good looking ride.

h2o · 07-23-2009

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Originally Posted by Chuck A

Heres some

Chuck,

Are any of those yours?

Pecos · 07-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Slpr_61

Seriously, you should be banned form posting pics of that bike. just like Trikebubbles V2K, I get weak in the knees when I see this thing.

Haha, I probably should.

Actually, I should be banned for posting pics that are over a year old. It looks pretty much the same right now except that it now has a Mustang seat on it and front tire is getting pretty worn.

and thanks!

Majic · 08-18-2009

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Originally Posted by Pecos

Well since the 2006 V2K LTD was mentioned, I may as well through up some old pics of it with 16" Kongs.

Pecos...I just purchased the exact same bars. How much did you extend from your stock cables?

Pecos · 08-18-2009

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Originally Posted by Majic

Pecos...I just purchased the exact same bars. How much did you extend from your stock cables?

Congrats!

I went +6 on the cables. I think the throttle cables could have gone +4 since they're looping higher in the air than the clutch cable is.

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insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 12,249	i think the same sometimes, but ape's are meant for the classic style bike. i think they look odd on Customs, especially sleek and sexy ones __________________ Steve Poser Proud® 900 Custom CBR 600RR IBA: #40198 Pics

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predfan2001 Waiting for happy hour BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clarksville Tn Posts: 2,644	I'm switching to 18s soon. The 16s are ok but since I got used to them, they don't really feel like apes. My hands are straight out in frt of me now but I want them up a little more. I thought about the "risers on the cheap" mod but I don't want to bring the bars back any. As far as looks go, the Classic bars that I had on my bike looked the best. I had narrowed them slightly and had them turned down as far as I could get them. Apes are about feel and comfort to me. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic'ish Custom LT ??? (Yeah it's all mixed up!) Last edited by predfan2001 : 07-22-2009 at 10:16 AM.

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Occitiger lock up your daughters BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,037	APES are cool. I have 16s on mine. Much better than stock. When I get my touring bike (if I keep this one) I'll put the windshield off and put on the 18s or 20s. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2006 - V2K Classic http://www.bsmcsacramento.com/id137.html

07-22-2009	#25 (permalink)
Pecos Swank BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 1,092	Well since the 2006 V2K LTD was mentioned, I may as well through up some old pics of it with 16" Kongs. __________________ 2004 Silver 800B 2006 Black Mean Streak 2006 2000 Limited --==> The Bikes <==--

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Airbrain Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 74	Here,s a pic with my 12.5 inch mini apes and I know you didnt ask for it but here,s a couple of pics with my western bars,the mini,s look great but my throttle hand kept going numb after 30mins of riding so changed to the westerns. Cheers Attached Thumbnails

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FL Vulcan Rider Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 4,710	are other people having issues with their hands numbing with apes? __________________ J.C. Home Page 2008 Vulcan 900 Custom 1997 Vulcan 1500 Classic

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RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Some of the guys on the Delphi forum, have been having problems with both stock and Barnett replacement cables on the V2K. They're now giving Motion Pro a try. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

07-23-2009	#33 (permalink)
Chuck A Vulcan 1500, and Corvette BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 377	Heres some

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h2o The 717 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 955	+1 on that V2k. That is a good looking ride. __________________ 08 900 Custom Travis

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