How High is too High (Truth on Ape Hangers)

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@schumad 6 жыл бұрын

I've never really been a huge fan of the Ape Hangers, but I love that there are so many different ways to customize a bike. Every one can be unique.

@SquireSCA 2 жыл бұрын

If by unique, you mean by looking like every other biker with the same ape hangers, the same orange and black tee, the same bandana, the same chain wallet, etc...

@hasanraza4650 2 жыл бұрын

The handlebar on 'Grace' is very beautiful. Grace is the panhead chopper ridden by Nicolas Cage in the film Ghost Rider (2007).

@SquireSCA 3 ай бұрын

@@VIKING975- They are just so gay... I hate it when guys do shit to their bikes that make them handle worse, because they think it looks cool. It screams poser. lol

@realWorsin 2 жыл бұрын

I really love that you quote a scripture before riding. Never stop doing this, makes me smile every time.

@jordanbeatty244 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not even a church goer any more but as a lover of your channel and fb videos that i pretty much watch daily, i appreciate the positivity man.

@davidfullerton1865 6 жыл бұрын

Praise the Lord! Great video! I have a '02 Sportster 1200 Custom that I put 18" ape on. With the factory riser and drag bars my neck and shoulders would hurt after a short time out on the road. With my apes, I actually sit up straighter with my hands almost shoulder height. Now I can take a lunch trip (7 hours each way) and come home the same with no problems. The crazy thing is I'm only 5'9". So I agree, if you go to high then they could be uncomfortable but if you keep them just below your shoulders then you sit in a more natural position which through experience is more comfortable. BTW, before anyone says "well that's just because your on a Sportster", while my wife and I was in Daytona we rented an '17 Electra Glide and I had the same problem with "reaching" down to the stock handle bars. Anyways, be blessed and be safe out there.

@scottlibman7870 4 жыл бұрын

I have a sportster chopper put apes on about 16 yrs ago, had them ever since. I will never go back. Just recently took a Night Train with drag bars for a spin. Hated it.

@Theboynextdoor69 6 жыл бұрын

Lmfao if youre going up against a bear you’ll look real big.. flapping your wings and stuff! That shit had me dying

@jonah.c.strickland8400 4 жыл бұрын

Goddamn your weak heart cant pump blood hahahahah omg

@chanceblevins6682 3 жыл бұрын

It means a brother tells his brother the truth out of love no matter how hard it is on the friendship

@wileymangum9949 6 жыл бұрын

I ride with apes on my bike, just returned from New River Gorge to Charlotte, NC. by myself, no numbness, no pain and a great ride. Control is unbelievable. Counter steering with apes super great, I hate regular bars on bikes. By the way..... I am 65 yrs. young and can probably leave all you young guns on a curvy road.

@datguy197 6 жыл бұрын

Wiley Mangum awesome man, ride safe 😎

@caseygrant636 5 жыл бұрын

I had 14’s on my Victory Highball, rode it quite a few times on 3-4 hour rides, Charlotte NC to Myrtle Beach SC, no issues. Apes are more difficult at parking lot speed but not difficult enough to complain. That being said, I prefer mid controls with high bars.

@lesdewitt6430 5 жыл бұрын

Oh right you better tell racers like Valentino Rossi that he has his bars set up wrong.

@rickferguson6794 5 жыл бұрын

@@lesdewitt6430 totally different riding

@CaneFu 5 жыл бұрын

@@lesdewitt6430 ...No one is advocating ape hangers on racing bikes you dipshit, only on cruisers.

@Hero_of_Legend 6 жыл бұрын

The general rule of thumb is that you do not want your arms resting above your shoulders. So you want them sized to be parallel or just below ( maybe just above ) your shoulders. This is because if they're too high, you reduce circulation into your forearms and hands, and will fatigue faster. But let's be honest, apes look and feel fantastic, if they're done right. I used to think they would suck, but then I bought a bike that had them ( 10" ), and I was blown away by how comfortable they feel. As such, I'll never again go without apes.

@immelting9834 2 жыл бұрын

I have 12 in on my VTX . Previously I had the drug bars that They came with it. The drags looked cool but I was leaning over too much ( short arms).

@Hero_of_Legend 2 жыл бұрын

@@immelting9834 I too have 12s now. They look great, they feel great, and I can lean back a bit, and ride more comfortably.

@carymeese709 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I love how you give a little word from God. Thank you for video bro. Ride safe and God bless you

@beatstreet33 5 жыл бұрын

I rode (and still do) a 1984 Suzuki GS1100GK for years and my hands would go numb all the time. I bought a HD Road King with 12-inch apes that put my hands and arms right at or a bit below my shoulders and I have not had dead hands while using them. The apes do pose a bit of a challenge at lot parking speeds but control on open higways is much improved over standard placement bars. I installed a throttle lock on the Suzuki to deal with the issue. The Road King has a throttle boss that I can rest my hand on and it is very comfortable.

@badkatrising3918 2 жыл бұрын

I was is great shape due to my last hardtail chopper. I was lucky to make it home 4 out of 7 rides without walking most of the way. It so increased my knowledge of roadside wrenching, which was an invaluable tool for future endeavors. Still one of my favorite bikes I ever owned. Finally cracked the frame at the tree when traveling over a pot hole at 40 mph. Rode in straight into the ditch on the frame since it broke in half and stepped off it as both halves went into the ditch. RIP chopper. I still miss ya.

@aland1618 6 жыл бұрын

In Illinois the height limit for ape hangers are shoulder height.

@wtthatsme951 6 жыл бұрын

I personally don't ride with Ape Hangers, though on some bikes they make the look good; it makes people do the double take and sneak a second look. As for the hands getting tired and etc., I've heard different stories. From those riders I've spoken with that ride with them most have said that once your body adjust to the position it's not an issue. One thing you did leave out though, every state has different restrictions on the height of a motorcycle's handlebars. So what may be good in one state may not be in another. Something the rider should check on before installing Ape Hangers. They love ticketing people here for everything; cars, trucks, motorcycles, skateboards, etc.!

@FLHCSfan68 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 5' 9". I love my 16" Ape's on my Road King Special.

@rayswoodshop4467 6 жыл бұрын

Got 14's on my 09 Ultra...perfect !

@kobeadams1931 3 жыл бұрын

I have 16s on my wide glide love them, they're right at my mouth, haven't lost feeling in them and they allow me to go on long distance rides, had a sporty with 3" z bars on a 3" riser, hated it tbh

@charlespayne2002 6 жыл бұрын

I've been rolling with 18' apes forever ( Harley heritage softail)... love them. They handle great but you do need ridgid bar bushings. The leverage makes the poly bushings feel squishy.

@mraycgz 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old comment but this is something that no one brings up. I have 18” apes on a road king and that’s the only complaint I have. And you summed it up. The leverage makes them feel squishy.

@mikeyg6631 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing proper reviews 👍

@ericnuernberg3901 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Ride safe 👍🍺

@tringe22 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered 12’s for my Street Glide. The stocks bars are too low causing back of neck fatigue from bending forward and down... I really notice it after a long ride. I was going to go with 10’s but for my arms to be straight out with slight bend in elbow... the 12’s were better. Im hoping it will help with my posture when riding the longer rides. I was torn between Factory 47’s or KST’s and I went with the KST’s.

@kielfrank4528 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not religious but those words of wisdom were right when I needed them, 3 years after you said them. Cheers.

@fernandizo 2 жыл бұрын

Omg this dude and the shoulder explanation had me rolling..🤣🤣

@greggreen6636 5 жыл бұрын

Some people like em, some hate em, i put 16s on my old shovelhead and love em. Only thing u got to learn is u have more leverage on control

@kdsolez3370 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 heritage softail with 14 inch apes with a 4 inch riser which is basically 18 inch bars

@aljenysilven4121 5 жыл бұрын

Hows that 90 degree intake on your leg? Compared to stock. Being 6feet 2??

@juice5203 3 жыл бұрын

Mine measure 18” and I’ve ridden tens of thousands of miles and yes your shoulders get tired until you get muscle built up for it. But I wouldn’t want a bike without them now that I have them. Love my apes

@ASASHANYA 3 жыл бұрын

I used to ride my Sportster with a dragbar- life was a drag you know, but now when I changed it to the ape hanger I hang out a lot more. Thanks ape hanger!

@elsey1976 3 жыл бұрын

Wider is NOT better. The wider the bars the closer your shoulder blades are pushed together. Try that for hours with or without a windshield and let me know how that goes.

@scummybagger4213 5 жыл бұрын

While sitting on bike with hands on bars. If your hands are as high as your shoulders that is about the height limit you should go. Best for handling is a few inches below the shoulders.

@thomascollins7932 5 ай бұрын

I had a 2006 Wideglide that came with "mini" ape hangers. They were about 9 inches and were the perfect size in my opinion. Just enough for style, but still good control of the bike and arm comfort was fine. I have never been a fan of those tall ones, probably becasue I would ride for hundreds of miles at a time, not bar to bar.

@RockX_Chris 5 ай бұрын

I grew up with my dad having a couple Road Kings, & I absolutely love them! My ultimate dream bike is a black Harley Road King with whitewalls, front windscreen delete, ape hangers, leather saddle bags, & some nice chrome loud pipes! 🥵🤤

@ItsAbrahamSamuel 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think Apes would be good for riding on hills? I have a Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and looking to put on it.

@renniesmith8073 6 жыл бұрын

I used to have a 2010 super glide custom loved that bike! But I dont think I would trade my street glide for one though!

@juesila857 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy I watched all yours videos, I would love to come to visit your shop one day 👍🏻🇺🇸I’m from NJ

@Orthodox_mang 3 жыл бұрын

Just seems perfect and nice comfortable sitting position

@BerserkerNick 4 жыл бұрын

14's on my vtx1800, had stock bars on the vtx for awhile and they just never felt right, it also gave me a good reason to get rid of the gigantic windshield

@blumoneyjohnson5795 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of putting some on my vtx, I'm like 5'11 what size hangers would you suggest?

@BerserkerNick Жыл бұрын

@@blumoneyjohnson5795 16's

@montanez193 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brotha had a question. Does the 2022 Honda Shadow Phantom have enough cables length for 8 inch apes and 1 or 2 inch risers?

@silverwiskers7371 6 жыл бұрын

Bike sounds great

@picuvega423 4 жыл бұрын

The law in some Statex (although not enforced) is that the handle bars can not be higher than your shoulders

@JaredsFoxbody 5 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’10” 150 lbs and handle my wide glide just fine with a set of 18s

@djkilpatrick5256 3 жыл бұрын

150? Are you ok?

@maddawg4599 3 жыл бұрын

Must be vegan

@JohnnyRebKy 4 жыл бұрын

16 inch are perfect on a sportster. Big twins the 14 inch. I was always told don’t do it. I did it anyway and was more Comfortable. Everything I was told bad about them was a lie and BS And actually we ride with one hand because we are relaxing, not because of discomfort

@geoffnelson64 3 жыл бұрын

🤘

@albertrosas2264 6 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to make turns having ape hangers lean your shoulders or your whole body

@SPCShults 6 жыл бұрын

Albert Rosas same as stock bars as long as you don't get ridiculous with the height of the bars.

@rottweilerdog10 5 жыл бұрын

I had 18’s. The riser bolts snapped, i had the bars in my lap, managed to slow down a bit but went over and broke my arm and bike was totalled. Happened in November just gone. (It’s now March)

@dodhdhdfdffgdhfonhdh 5 жыл бұрын

grab the fork tubes and rear brake duh

@rottweilerdog10 5 жыл бұрын

Josh lets see u think that quick when everything goes to shit mate. And I used the rear brake and kicked her down to neautral but the low speed wobbles got her

@randomlife718 Жыл бұрын

I had a single bar break once. Completed the ride home with the right bar in my lap.

@alexanderkoufodontis2092 4 жыл бұрын

U know maybe it just me but I cant ride without apes I mean I can technically but it's just super uncomfortable I have 18in on my Electra glide and 16in on my sportster I tried the stock bars on both couldn't stand it

@cannotgitrite 3 ай бұрын

I have 18" apes on my Breakout. At first my arms/hands did get numb but after a lot of riding no longer numb

@leonardshyti9614 3 жыл бұрын

Do bar weights reduce vibrations on apes?

@AdamHuman-ei9oz 11 ай бұрын

do you know how high I can go for apes with stock cables for a honda shadow

@mickc4633 6 жыл бұрын

Actually in Sturgis if it’s over at shoulder height you’re getting a Ticket.

@mksalgado 5 жыл бұрын

That's not the real reason why guys one hand their bars, the reason why you use one hand is simply similar to the same reason you grab your steering wheel with one hand, because you want to to and you can

@jeremymoorer1611 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting the same bars in 14 in for my 2002 Heritage Softail Classic

@brandoncouture9316 Жыл бұрын

What kind of bars are the ones in the video ?

@timothyharris6225 4 жыл бұрын

As a man I respect and understand your opinion. I guess everyone is different or I’m just used to it, but me personally I’m a lot more comfortable with apes then any other style of bars.

@kenneyvega9004 3 жыл бұрын

What is the company that makes those bars?

@tylerfabish5578 5 жыл бұрын

lol that guys face at 2:52

@CNo-mm5de Жыл бұрын

How long is handbar?😮😮😮

@mickc4633 6 жыл бұрын

Apps aren’t bad if your shoulder height no more. If you riding In colder weather you’re more exposed. Shoulder height or lower isn’t bad.

@joshuavillela2336 5 жыл бұрын

I thought your hands going numb was throttle vibration

@Hainero2001 4 жыл бұрын

It is. He got that wrong.

@tonyspicer6745 Жыл бұрын

Looks cool…

@michaelfreeman9144 3 жыл бұрын

My bad boys bars were shoulder height. Could ride all day. Position of bar's were not too forward but set to a comfortable to where my body wasn't stretched out and arms weren't straight. Adjusted for comfort and not what you think is cool.

@HighAway 2 жыл бұрын

that post-it note went gone into the wind.

@michaelbearden3409 6 жыл бұрын

I like the bike, that thing is rad

@xlrider1565 23 күн бұрын

Here, in Honolulu, the max. allowed handlebar height by law, is 15" from top of seat height.

@ooogoogleooo 4 жыл бұрын

nothing higher than your heart...

@ronrichards2691 4 жыл бұрын

I got same bars an control's an grips on my soft tail

@jeffreyponting9524 5 жыл бұрын

20" is good

@thomaslarson7306 6 жыл бұрын

Apes are mainly for looks! But if your a big guy like me (im 6'3) they are a must! I have 14's on my Road King and they are nice!!!

@djw1dude 6 жыл бұрын

what kind of camera do you use? the quality is top notch

@edgartovar2061 5 жыл бұрын

Where did they come from? Some one told me they come from military use, but I dont belive them

@BerserkerNick 4 жыл бұрын

Soldiers would build bikes with ape hangers because the Germans in ww2 would string barbed wire across the road trying to decapitate US and UK soldiers running messages, the idea was the bars would take the impact of the barbed wire so your head could stay attached to your body

@blackkoganinja5093 6 жыл бұрын

Addicting channel bro. I feel like im riding watching these vids KUDOS!!!!!!!

@mathewchen6471 2 ай бұрын

Those exposed handlebar cables are setting off my ADHD

@mohammadshazna1086 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna use 12inch for my Vulcan 500

@L2fish 5 жыл бұрын

I flunked mass state inspection . Shoulder height is the limit

@nicholasmapes 5 жыл бұрын

That's why folks in inspection states have 2 sets of bars... inspection day bars, and every other day bars lol

@ryanjimmy8759 4 жыл бұрын

5'6 125 130 lbs on a 03 sportster with 12 inch and they are perfect.

@kegankirby1460 Жыл бұрын

It means friends are loved but not the same as you love your blood brother even though he gets you in some deep shit at times

@pauls3696 5 жыл бұрын

They look like 16inches could be 18inches I think 14inches is perfect I'm 5.9 so looking at 14inches I've heard they are just right :) and look very cool nice vid cheers man!

@Ulfstigandr 5 жыл бұрын

At 5’11 i love 16s. My dad also 5’9 likes his 14s so i think your on the right track there.

@BerserkerNick 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'10" and 14's are perfect

@94SexyStang 3 жыл бұрын

Apes are good for Neck, Back or Shoulder problems!! The trick is to find the right height......everyone's Height and Body Type are totally different. But yeah coming from sport bikes, I purchased a small cruiser which came with Apes, and just Left the bars.....because it felt really comfortable.

@kristimarie9523 11 ай бұрын

I'm riding a bike for the very first time ever in my life and I have 13 in ape hangers on mine...I'm struggling with my turns..

@PissBush 2 жыл бұрын

Every bike is different.my sportster has 20" and feels same height as brothers wide glide with 14"

@thesavagegentleman7449 Жыл бұрын

100% wrong. Apes are the most comfortable bars out there.

@jonhanson9535 2 жыл бұрын

I ride 20's on a heritage softail. They are comfortable for me even though my hands are over my head. There is no rule of thumb. Ride what you're comfortable with.

@-MrRichBiker1967 3 жыл бұрын

bike sounds sick....

@krobarrides9028 6 жыл бұрын

Over shoulder height in Fla is illegal

@irgendsoeintyp94 2 жыл бұрын

what exact height are these? 16" ?

@chief_tender_toes Жыл бұрын

18s

@seanmay3605 2 ай бұрын

I put them on because they’re comfort. And they’re obnoxiously silly.

@romagrekov7435 Жыл бұрын

Don't pass a school bus - he says ... And turned left at 1st opportunity 👍

@drivingkermit8286 3 жыл бұрын

“It’s not too loud” no such thing as too loud

@goodboyringo9716 4 жыл бұрын

I got 32 's on my road king love them!

@maddawg4599 3 жыл бұрын

You must have 6 foot long arms?

@scag8469 5 жыл бұрын

One thing at least, it will keep your arm pits dry!

@baldrick650 4 жыл бұрын

Not if its raining

@wescope5600 6 жыл бұрын

Ima stay with my h2

@trey1sauce165 3 жыл бұрын

Put apes on it

@SquireSCA 2 жыл бұрын

Ape hangers are form over function. They are for bikers, not riders. They look "cool" parked in front of Starbucks, or Pinkberry or wherever Harley riders hang out these days...

@richardmorley8309 5 жыл бұрын

Love my 18 but I love bananas to pretty comfortable nice to ride nighttrain softtail 2002

@edwinlill1575 3 жыл бұрын

I never bash u or correct u....but thry w×ere made because the closer ur hands are to ur shoulders ur body fatigue faster...so for long runs its comfy....same as to low or stupid high.....

@Hooijnbvn 2 жыл бұрын

Never cared for apes. I just run a lower seat. Accomplishes my needs.

@motogrey3707 4 жыл бұрын

My first memory verse at 6

@vitamc8584 5 жыл бұрын

My hands and arms would fall asleep with those bars.

@BaccaratBible 4 ай бұрын

You would just say the higher it is above your shoulders

@clarkbabin9799 6 жыл бұрын

Only seems to be here. Most utube doesn't even stall

@nobull772 2 жыл бұрын

Ape hangers only seem comfortable to bigger taller people. I don’t think I can even ride a motorcycle with monkey bars.

@x-man5056 7 ай бұрын

I dislike them immensity. I like how they look but that riding position is as bad as it can get. You shouldn't ever get close to hanging on the bars or leaning backwards on the bike. Tall Ape hangers are for show bikes, not for safe and comfortable riding on the streets or even hwy. If you rode that bike for more than an hour with your hands above your shoulders, your hands get stiff and your arms turn to lead. Riding with giant ape hangers doesn't make you "tough". It demonstrates the thickness of your skull though. No helmet needed.