AggieDave 6 #76 November 9, 2009 Quote I really have trouble believing that ape hanger handlebars are comfortable. I haven't personally experienced them, but I am very skeptical. Then you don't know, since you haven't tried them, huh? I have low rise Z-bar hangers that I made for my scoot. Its very comfortable, especially on long rides. Quote I do strongly suspect that they reduce your ability to control the bike Nope, but with in limitations. I've seen some crazy stuff out there, but your average hangers don't really make that big of a difference in handling. Then again, what would I know, its not like I ride a bike for a job or anything...(attached is a pic of my personal scoot with the Z-bars I made a few years ago).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #77 November 9, 2009 Always cracks me up wwhen folks say you can;t have control of a biek with those one there, (apes) then hope in their car and reach up for the steering wheel! Same riding position! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #78 November 9, 2009 QuoteAlways cracks me up wwhen folks say you can;t have control of a biek with those one there, (apes) then hope in their car and reach up for the steering wheel! Same riding position! I've put 900 miles in a day on my little Vulcan I posted. Super comfy. I've done some 1/2 day cross country rides on my BMW 1150RT, traveling for training or what-have-you. I have to tell you, the Vulcan is light years more comfortable. The BMW makes my knees hurt, my back hurt, my hands and shoulders hurt. Its just not a comfortable riding position. Its not bad in town stop and go all day, where I can stand up out of the saddle for a little bit of time, but for any amount of real time riding, it sucks.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #79 November 9, 2009 Nice comfortable lookin ride BTW... I dont; even think of my bars as high, This is what me and my wife were riding abotu 30 years ago...Guess we hadn;t turned Gay yet, they were four cylinder bikes!.....I loved riding this bike, I took it from coast to coast several times! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/apes.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #80 November 9, 2009 I love all the pictures you post of your rides and past rides. Then again, those are the bikes I like. Built by a guy in his garage because he loves it. It doesn't have all that damned Kyruken (sp?) shit bolted onto it, it doesn't have a $10k paint job and it doesn't have billet every where, its just a bike built out of love and ridden hard.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #81 November 9, 2009 QuoteQuoteAlways cracks me up wwhen folks say you can;t have control of a biek with those one there, (apes) then hope in their car and reach up for the steering wheel! Same riding position! I've put 900 miles in a day on my little Vulcan I posted. Super comfy. I've done some 1/2 day cross country rides on my BMW 1150RT, traveling for training or what-have-you. I have to tell you, the Vulcan is light years more comfortable. The BMW makes my knees hurt, my back hurt, my hands and shoulders hurt. Its just not a comfortable riding position. Its not bad in town stop and go all day, where I can stand up out of the saddle for a little bit of time, but for any amount of real time riding, it sucks. One of my female ridimng buddies is thinking about buying a Beemer, I told her rent one for a weekend first, The way she rides, It will kill her back! (she is an iron butt competitor) Great bikes, but not comfortable for most people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #82 November 9, 2009 QuoteI love all the pictures you post of your rides and past rides. Then again, those are the bikes I like. Built by a guy in his garage because he loves it. It doesn't have all that damned Kyruken (sp?) shit bolted onto it, it doesn't have a $10k paint job and it doesn't have billet every where, its just a bike built out of love and ridden hard. Thank You! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #83 November 9, 2009 I agree the BMW is an amazing bike. I can get it to do some amazing things, but for someone that is my size it sucks for long distances. It would be better with a redesigned saddle and a set of pegs on the crash bars for longer trips (to get my feet out from under me). The saddle rocks your hips forward and it really kills my lower back after a couple of hours. The stock saddle is way too soft too, you sink into it, instead of having it support you.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #84 November 9, 2009 Quote I agree the BMW is an amazing bike. I can get it to do some amazing things, but for someone that is my size it sucks for long distances. It would be better with a redesigned saddle and a set of pegs on the crash bars for longer trips (to get my feet out from under me). The saddle rocks your hips forward and it really kills my lower back after a couple of hours. The stock saddle is way too soft too, you sink into it, instead of having it support you. If you liek a firm seat, you'd love my knuckle...I sit on the frame, with only a bear hyde between me and the frame!My wifes Current ride, her 1947 knuckle Bobber...once ya go Ape , ya never go back! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/mywife.jpg our famous shot, that can be bought for rear windows of an truck or SUV, (I have one) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/light.jpg My wife showing where she wants the bars on her 47 during the build!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/uptohere.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #85 November 10, 2009 OK, ran across one more.... Our Wedding photo, 31 + years ago....Very traditional!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/wedding.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #86 November 10, 2009 I can;t believe we both used to smoke...and a LOT too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #87 November 10, 2009 Quote My wifes Current ride, her 1947 knuckle Bobber...once ya go Ape , ya never go back! Nice looking wife ya got on the bike. Looks like you guys are into it big time. If I still had a bike it'd be fun to go riding with you. I saw in your wedding pic the Honda 750-4 choppers. That was a long time ago! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #88 November 10, 2009 QuoteQuote I do strongly suspect that they reduce your ability to control the bike Nope, but with in limitations. I've seen some crazy stuff out there, but your average hangers don't really make that big of a difference in handling. To me, manoeuvrability is a fundamental safety feature and one of the main things I look for in a bike and there is no way that ape hangers, highway pegs and suicide shifts can enhance that. No thanks, not for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #89 November 10, 2009 QuoteFunny boy Dan...there is NO sound to a stock HD! Sewing machines make more noise. I missed the South Park episode, and don't usually care for the show so I'll pass. I doubt I'd be offended either way...you know me! I love all bike jokes myself...I've owned or ridden the majority of mass produced sleds and have built a few choice ones as well. There are reasons we all like the differences in bikes, which is reflective of what's available to us. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi Mark.... so you are saying that HD's come from the factory as quiet as a sewing machine ? Hmmmmm so I wonder why HD riders pay extra for the noise! Hmmmm wonder why?Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #90 November 10, 2009 Quote Quote My wifes Current ride, her 1947 knuckle Bobber...once ya go Ape , ya never go back! Nice looking wife ya got on the bike. Looks like you guys are into it big time. If I still had a bike it'd be fun to go riding with you. I saw in your wedding pic the Honda 750-4 choppers. That was a long time ago! 31 1/2years ago...and we are still together , and still riding! (but guess we are gay posers now) 14 bikes in the garage right now! 8 of them Harleys! Plus I still have both those Honda Choppers! here is what My wifes old 750 looks liek now, (it was stroed outside for several years, now it is back inside, and I am going to restore it! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/apes/halloween2006002-1.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #91 November 10, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuote I do strongly suspect that they reduce your ability to control the bike Nope, but with in limitations. I've seen some crazy stuff out there, but your average hangers don't really make that big of a difference in handling. To me, manoeuvrability is a fundamental safety feature and one of the main things I look for in a bike and there is no way that ape hangers, highway pegs and suicide shifts can enhance that. No thanks, not for me. How could yuou possibly knmow, If by yoru own admisssion you have never tried it? I have been running hand shift for more than 40 years, when it is what you are used to, it even has advantages.(I learn to ride on a 42 harley 45 military bike, even had reverse, yep, learn to ride backwards...it is kind-a fun)..You only need one hand to steer a motorcycle...nice to have the other free! Foot clutch is much easier to use in tight spaces than a hand clutch! once again, slamming things you know nothing of...makes no sense at all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #92 November 10, 2009 QuoteHow could yuou possibly knmow, If by yoru own admisssion you have never tried it? I have been running hand shift for more than 40 years, when it is what you are used to, it even has advantages.(I learn to ride on a 42 harley 45 military bike, even had reverse, yep, learn to ride backwards...it is kind-a fun)..You only need one hand to steer a motorcycle...nice to have the other free! Foot clutch is much easier to use in tight spaces than a hand clutch! once again, slamming things you know nothing of...makes no sense at all! How do you know what I have experience of? I've been riding for over 30 years and I've tried plenty. So kindly keep your assumptions to yourself OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #93 November 10, 2009 QuoteQuoteHow could yuou possibly knmow, If by yoru own admisssion you have never tried it? I have been running hand shift for more than 40 years, when it is what you are used to, it even has advantages.(I learn to ride on a 42 harley 45 military bike, even had reverse, yep, learn to ride backwards...it is kind-a fun)..You only need one hand to steer a motorcycle...nice to have the other free! Foot clutch is much easier to use in tight spaces than a hand clutch! once again, slamming things you know nothing of...makes no sense at all! How do you know what I have experience of? I've been riding for over 30 years and I've tried plenty. So kindly keep your assumptions to yourself OK. ASSUMTIONS???? I read your words, (damn that was a lot of typoes in my last post) "I do strongly" suspect" that they reduce your ability" <<< Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JackC 0 #94 November 10, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteHow could yuou possibly knmow, If by yoru own admisssion you have never tried it? I have been running hand shift for more than 40 years, when it is what you are used to, it even has advantages.(I learn to ride on a 42 harley 45 military bike, even had reverse, yep, learn to ride backwards...it is kind-a fun)..You only need one hand to steer a motorcycle...nice to have the other free! Foot clutch is much easier to use in tight spaces than a hand clutch! once again, slamming things you know nothing of...makes no sense at all! How do you know what I have experience of? I've been riding for over 30 years and I've tried plenty. So kindly keep your assumptions to yourself OK. ASSUMTIONS???? I read your words, (damn that was a lot of typoes in my last post) "I do strongly" suspect" that they reduce your ability" <<< Go and look at the name against my post and the one you think you are replying to, then come back and apologize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #95 November 10, 2009 ooops...you slipped into the middle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #96 November 10, 2009 But your still wrong! You seem to want a bike to go the limit, I ride for relaxasion, not to go sipping threw the twisties, I am a Much safer rider than any built for speed crotch rocket! So NO I do NOT apoligise...other than for thinking it was one person, not two! Apes do NOT effect handling...Hell I havee dirt biked my knucklehead...no preoblems..(other than bangin shit out of my frame) ((shoudl have seen the looks on the faces of the regular dirt riders when they say me~!)) Foot clutch, hand shift apes..., footbaords, Perfectly safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #97 November 10, 2009 I typed out a reply twice, it won't let me reply "Test"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #98 November 10, 2009 That was strange... I'll shorten my responce just in case! (I type like a turtle) and still make mistakes! You are talking RACING...."I" am Talking Riding! two different animals! Nobody would race an apehanger bike, too much wind resistance! I "wish" no one would race on the street! their juvinile riding, causes all of us more laws! (just liek the overly loud pipes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #99 November 10, 2009 Ackkk yet again...now oen of my earlier post is there... Dayum............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aphid 0 #100 November 11, 2009 May I offer my $0.02? I don't care what 2 wheels (or 3) you're on, I'll ride with you. I don't care if it's stock or custom, I'll ride with you. I don't care how you want to dress, I'll ride with you. I don't care about the country-of-origin, I'll ride with you. I don't care how loud or quiet your pipes are, I'll ride with you. I don't care if you don't have the money for gas, I'll cover it, and I'll ride with you. Air cooled or liquid, V-Twin or V-8 doesn't matter, I'll ride with you. I don't care if it's rat or new, I'll ride with you. I don't care if you want to bar-hop or go iron-butt, I'll ride with you. I don't care how old 'n fat or hot 'n hard your lady is, I'll ride with you. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, or Jew - black, white, yellow, or red doesn't matter, I'll ride with you. Man, woman, or anything in between, I'll ride with you. If yours is broken, I'll throw you the keys to one of mine, and I'll ride with you. If you promise to try not to kill me, I'll ride with you. If I see you at the side of the road, I'll stop for you. If you ride, really ride... I'll do my best for you. Kind of the way I feel about skydiving. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 4 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
JackC 0 #94 November 10, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteHow could yuou possibly knmow, If by yoru own admisssion you have never tried it? I have been running hand shift for more than 40 years, when it is what you are used to, it even has advantages.(I learn to ride on a 42 harley 45 military bike, even had reverse, yep, learn to ride backwards...it is kind-a fun)..You only need one hand to steer a motorcycle...nice to have the other free! Foot clutch is much easier to use in tight spaces than a hand clutch! once again, slamming things you know nothing of...makes no sense at all! How do you know what I have experience of? I've been riding for over 30 years and I've tried plenty. So kindly keep your assumptions to yourself OK. ASSUMTIONS???? I read your words, (damn that was a lot of typoes in my last post) "I do strongly" suspect" that they reduce your ability" <<< Go and look at the name against my post and the one you think you are replying to, then come back and apologize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #95 November 10, 2009 ooops...you slipped into the middle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #96 November 10, 2009 But your still wrong! You seem to want a bike to go the limit, I ride for relaxasion, not to go sipping threw the twisties, I am a Much safer rider than any built for speed crotch rocket! So NO I do NOT apoligise...other than for thinking it was one person, not two! Apes do NOT effect handling...Hell I havee dirt biked my knucklehead...no preoblems..(other than bangin shit out of my frame) ((shoudl have seen the looks on the faces of the regular dirt riders when they say me~!)) Foot clutch, hand shift apes..., footbaords, Perfectly safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #97 November 10, 2009 I typed out a reply twice, it won't let me reply "Test"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #98 November 10, 2009 That was strange... I'll shorten my responce just in case! (I type like a turtle) and still make mistakes! You are talking RACING...."I" am Talking Riding! two different animals! Nobody would race an apehanger bike, too much wind resistance! I "wish" no one would race on the street! their juvinile riding, causes all of us more laws! (just liek the overly loud pipes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #99 November 10, 2009 Ackkk yet again...now oen of my earlier post is there... Dayum............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #100 November 11, 2009 May I offer my $0.02? I don't care what 2 wheels (or 3) you're on, I'll ride with you. I don't care if it's stock or custom, I'll ride with you. I don't care how you want to dress, I'll ride with you. I don't care about the country-of-origin, I'll ride with you. I don't care how loud or quiet your pipes are, I'll ride with you. I don't care if you don't have the money for gas, I'll cover it, and I'll ride with you. Air cooled or liquid, V-Twin or V-8 doesn't matter, I'll ride with you. I don't care if it's rat or new, I'll ride with you. I don't care if you want to bar-hop or go iron-butt, I'll ride with you. I don't care how old 'n fat or hot 'n hard your lady is, I'll ride with you. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, or Jew - black, white, yellow, or red doesn't matter, I'll ride with you. Man, woman, or anything in between, I'll ride with you. If yours is broken, I'll throw you the keys to one of mine, and I'll ride with you. If you promise to try not to kill me, I'll ride with you. If I see you at the side of the road, I'll stop for you. If you ride, really ride... I'll do my best for you. Kind of the way I feel about skydiving. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
