freethefly 6 #1 November 7, 2007 Back to working on the worlds fastest Norton (stroked from a 750 to a 1000). Paint is finished. Now comes the goodies. I'm kinda stuck between whether I like the apehangers or the dragbars. Either way she looks good. Just looking for opinion on which looks best. All goes well, I'll be back my baby by spring."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eman 0 #2 November 7, 2007 Drag bars for sure !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #3 November 7, 2007 Quote Back to working on the worlds fastest Norton (stroked from a 750 to a 1000). Paint is finished. Now comes the goodies. I'm kinda stuck between whether I like the apehangers or the dragbars. Either way she looks good. Just looking for opinion on which looks best. All goes well, I'll be back my baby by spring. I agree with Eman, Drag bars for sure!Sweet bike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #4 November 7, 2007 QuoteDrag bars for sure !!!! I second that.The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 843 #5 November 7, 2007 I'm going to break with the crowd here and vote for the apes. I've always liked ape hangers, and handling with drag bars sucks balls. Drag bars were on an old bike I bought a long time ago...the bars and the front tire (and old Avon with a huge center ridge) were the first things to go. nice sled either way. I also LOVE your garage. That's exactly where real men park their sleds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #6 November 7, 2007 I put my vote down for apes. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 November 7, 2007 Don't those ape things hurt your shoulders/arms after awhile? Or, is it like women and high heels...you do it cuz it looks good?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 843 #8 November 7, 2007 just pretend they're stirrups and assume the position! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #9 November 7, 2007 QuoteDon't those ape things hurt your shoulders/arms after awhile? Or, is it like women and high heels...you do it cuz it looks good? Honestly, apes hurt less than drag bars for me, but it also depends on the size of the apes, personal preference and body size. For me, I'm leaning way forward to get to my drag bars, so apes are next on my list. some states have regulations on bar height. That must be taken into account as well.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 November 7, 2007 Quote just pretend they're stirrups and assume the position! Reminding a girl of the gynecologist isn't really a turn-on. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #11 November 7, 2007 Quote Quote just pretend they're stirrups and assume the position! Reminding a girl of the gynecologist isn't really a turn-on. Depends on if you dream about your gynecologist or not.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 843 #12 November 7, 2007 oh...sorry...just think of it as a couch then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #13 November 7, 2007 hammy Christina and I both like the drag bars. I like the parking spot as well, reminds me of when I got rid of my dining room table so I had more rigging space.. needless to say that did not go over well with that girlfriend of the time, and maybe thats one of the reasons why she left.. but I had more room and that was fine with me! Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #14 November 7, 2007 Would have to be Drag for me. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 November 7, 2007 Dude you put Ape hangers on a Norton and I'll kick you in the nuts You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #16 November 7, 2007 Tough call, but I'd have to say drag bars. Nice bike! Don Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 November 7, 2007 Some mid-rise z-bars would look HOT on that bike. Then again, I like z-bars. Beyond that, I'd go with the apes. Everyone is doing dragbars now, why be like everyone else. With such a cool bike, a Norton chop, don't follow the crowd. Submit it to The Horse BC when you're done, see if they put some pictures in the magazine.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #18 November 7, 2007 Drag.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShefBoiRD 0 #19 November 7, 2007 Apes, definitely. Had drag bars on my ol' 74 850 Commando, looked right for the bike. As you have a rigid frame, I think the Apes set it off better. For the record, I run 10" apes (no risers) on my '57 Matchless (strutted, with solo/p-pad), and 10" Twisted Z's on my 99 Buell X-1 (Rigid, 38º rake, etc.) - Those big tall apes look very cool, and certainly you can save on deodorant ridin on the hot summer dayz. I think they might not be the most comfortable on a long ride, but that's just me. To each his own. I like my arms straight out (rather than up or down) to ride most comfortably.Strafing field mice, twice an hour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #20 November 7, 2007 I vote drag bars for 2 reasons - I like them better than ape hangers for looks and comfort, and ape hangers are illegal in several states - drive that thing in my state (TN) with hangers and thats a pretty hefty ticket (over $100) As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #21 November 7, 2007 Clip-ons, I'd say. A li'l spool on the front would be cool too.. I like the control of TT bars but I doubt they'd look good on that one. Nice street steed ya' got there!"T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #22 November 7, 2007 Quote I vote drag bars for 2 reasons - I like them better than ape hangers for looks and comfort, and ape hangers are illegal in several states - drive that thing in my state (TN) with hangers and thats a pretty hefty ticket (over $100) Apes aren't illegal... there's a height limit. For some states there is no limit. CA says no more than 6" above the shoulder. FL, AZ, NV, and other states say no higher than the shoulder. I just checked on your state. TN has no handlebar height requirement.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #23 November 7, 2007 Norton was only fast because he was skinnier than Ralph Cramden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie331 0 #24 November 8, 2007 Old school requires apehangers. It's a gift, I don't try to explain it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #25 November 8, 2007 Quote Old school requires apehangers. my old school has clip ons You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
