What size ape hangers are legal?
In other words, ape hangers cannot be more than six inches above the rider’s shoulders when he’s sitting on his motorcycle. For those of you who’ve been wondering about or debating this issue, we hope this helps. And hey, if you have a question about motorcycle laws or riding, shoot us an email.
How do I know what size ape hanger to buy?
In general, your hands will be most comfortable at some height below your shoulders, with hands spread slightly wider than shoulder width. Run a tape measure down from one hand to the height of the risers on your bike to get an approximate height that you find comfortable.
Do ape hangers affect handling?
Thus, ape hangers move hands not just higher, but also closer. If the hands become too close to the chest, it can be hard to control a bike. Ultimately, the bike handles exactly the same as it did with different bars — but if the handlebars aren’t right for a rider-and-bike combination, the handling may feel awful.
What are the tallest ape hangers?
The tallest bars you will see on a Harley. HD Road King with 24″ Ape Hangers
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Are ape hangers better for your back?
People with back issues sometimes prefer ape hangers over handlebars that create a lower riding profile. Ape hangers encourage a more upright posture instead of creating the need to hunch over. On long rides, apehangers that fit your body type also decrease strain on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Do ape hangers hurt your arms?
How do they affect handling? A set of apes that leaves your arms out at chest level takes a lot of strain off your back. If you go too high though, all the blood drains out of your arms and your hands go numb quick.
Who makes the best ape hangers?
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- WSays Black 12-Inch Ape Hangers.
- HTTMT- 16-Inch Fat Ape Hanger.
- Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation OEMB-2015-12 Ape Hanger.
- Dominator Industries 12-Inch Meathook Ape Hangers.
- Road 6 Custom 13-Inch Ape Hanger.
- Bagger Brothers HD-HB-20-CH Ape Hanger.
- HongK- Harley H-D 14-Inch Ape Hanger.
How hard is it to install ape hangers?
It’s pretty easy. Spend the extra money for the wiring extensions or a new harness. You’ll appreciate the head ache saved. Those of us who have had electrical/mechanical experience can find it to be a 3/10 in scale of difficulty, provided you have the right tools.
What do I need for ape hangers?
For ape hangers you will need the bars of course, clutch cable, throttle cables, brake line, and wiring extensions. It’s a good idea to know how to solder because you will need to solder the wires. Don’t use the little wire crimping things.
How do you run wires through Z bars?
Run a small wire through one end as far as you can with a hook bent on the end. Then run a wire from the hole where you want the wires to come out at with a hook on the end of it and fish for the other wire until you can hook it and pull it through.
What kind of electrical connectors does Harley Davidson use?
Molex 8 Pin Wire Connector, Harley Black Waterproof, Sealed Kit, MX150.
How do you remove the front turn signal on a Harley Softail?
Loosen the Allen head bolt located under the left or right handlebar switch pod, using a 1/4-inch Allen wrench. Pull the front turn signal ball post out from the bottom of the switch pod, then pull the turn signal wiring out from the motorcycle’s frame until the turn signal has been removed completely.