squarecanopy 0 #26 November 8, 2007 Nice scooter! I vote for the drag bars, cuz GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE DIRTY APEHANGERS WITH GUNS KILL PEOPLE.....Or something like that, right Zig Zag? Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #27 November 8, 2007 Dave, I first had z-bars on her when I first built her, back in the early 80's. I've always ran apes on my Harleys due to most of my riding was long putts out of state. Apes are most comfortable for long hours on the bike. I do, however, like the sleek look that the drags give it. More of a low slung look as oppose to the stout look that the apes give her. Looks like it's about even on which look is best. Apes one week, drags the next. Hell, I may even toss the old z-bars on once in awhile for the 80's lookThanks for all of the replies. "...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
normiss 845 #28 November 8, 2007 Florida is 16 inches from seat to top of bars. Which of course makes cop bikes illegal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #29 November 8, 2007 Drag bars are best. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #30 November 8, 2007 Very nice! My goofy KawaChop has some Z-bars that I welded up a few years ago. I think this coming year will be a rebuild year for the bike. Strip to the frame and do it up the way I want it. Eitherway you go, your bike is very nice and looks like would be a blast to ride. I like seeing a bike on the forums here that isn't a standard HD clone of some sort with a different paintjob or different bolt on shit. Its nice to see something that was built with bloody knuckles and beer.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #31 November 8, 2007 Quote Florida is 16 inches from seat to top of bars. Which of course makes cop bikes illegal. I just looked it up. It is no higher than the top of the operator's shoulder's while seated. ClickySome 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
Dumpster 0 #32 November 8, 2007 I'm voting for the apes, but may I suggest stubby risers. Apehangers on long risers just doesn't look right. I agree completey on taller bars being more comfortable on the long haul, too. I had drag bars on my last scoot and it killed my upper back if I was in the saddle more than an hour or three. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 845 #33 November 8, 2007 those are laughable laws...nowhere near what is actually enforced. I have LOTS of friends with apes, have most of my life. I done growed up in a biker bar boy!I've been pulled over as part of a large riding group repeatedly...cops always break out the tape measure and look for 16 inches, seat pan to handle. My best friend went to jail once for measuring the cop bike! I'd also be amazed to see the exhaust noise enforced anywhere outside Daytona. Drag pipes baby... Loud Pipes Save Lives!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #34 November 8, 2007 Quote those are laughable laws...nowhere near what is actually enforced. I have LOTS of friends with apes, have most of my life. I done growed up in a biker bar boy!I've been pulled over as part of a large riding group repeatedly...cops always break out the tape measure and look for 16 inches, seat pan to handle. My best friend went to jail once for measuring the cop bike! I'd also be amazed to see the exhaust noise enforced anywhere outside Daytona. Drag pipes baby... Loud Pipes Save Lives!!! Well, I gotta say, I'll be sure I follow everything to the extreme since I still have a speeding ticket in FL that I haven't paid. But very true! Loud pipes DO save lives. Mine can be louder and I already owe being here partly to my pipes. Fuckers never looked, but they damn sure heard me.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 845 #35 November 8, 2007 As much as I have always liked ape hangars.....I think they beg "pull me over" to cops. although I've never understood why...they handle better and safer than stumpy drag bars which are perfectly legal! sometimes cops just love to hassle bikers... except that one time...the naked ride....those cops just looked at us in shock....then quickly looked the other way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #36 November 8, 2007 Quote As much as I have always liked ape hangars.....I think they beg "pull me over" to cops. although I've never understood why...they handle better and safer than stumpy drag bars which are perfectly legal! sometimes cops just love to hassle bikers... except that one time...the naked ride....those cops just looked at us in shock....then quickly looked the other way! Hell, if I can skydive nekkid, guess I can handle a nekkid ride too.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
