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New Bohemia, VA | Who is running Vision apes? I would like some feedback from those who are. Height and comfort is what I'm looking for. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | Never heard of anyone using the word (APES) in the same sentence as Comfort before.. lol |
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New Bohemia, VA | Interesting. I know a few folks that live by them because of the comfort. Having issues that may take me from riding, want to see if they will help. Have you had apes on a bike? |
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Pittsburgh, PA | The people i know that have them that claim they Arent a issue also do as much riding in 3 years as you do in a month.... i guess it depends on how High the apes are... usually apes arent associated with people who ride long distances. and youre name is in the Dictionary under Iron Butt. |
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New Bohemia, VA | I do know folks who ride coast to coast with apes more than once a year. They never say they have a problem. I want to find someone with a vision with apes. |
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| Ape hangers is a very subjective term. I have 15" inch mini apes on my HD. Most people I know would say that bars have to be 24 or more inches to be ape hangers. That's also my personal opinion. That being said I've seen bars that turn up a foot or less called apes so I guess it's a matter of opinion. |
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New Bohemia, VA | I'm talking apes... |
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Pittsburgh, PA | Who makes APES for the vision (not Mini's) ? |
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| not smart idea. With 800 pounds under you and your arms up above your strong point makes for dumping time.
Look up Heavy Metal design |
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New Bohemia, VA | Simple question, don't need lessons. |
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Oakdale MN | Apes on a vision are Awesome!!!!!!! I designed my own and had a local company bend them for me. uses all stock cables/ lines and for anyone concerned about it not being a good idea can go away I love rideing any bike with Tall bars.
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Grand Cane, LA | Sure makes seeing with the mirrors a lot easier! Wow! |
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New Bohemia, VA | looks good RC - wish we were closer so I could give them a try. That's about where I would want them to be and using the existing cables is a definite plus. I'll PM you later in the week and maybe can have some dialog. Thank, looks good. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | thats mini apes. i thought you wanted APES...?!? and if he made his Own apes how will that help you with buying a set?
Jusy saying... thanks all...
Edited by Arkainzeye 2012-07-12 5:52 AM
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| Those are mini apes. If you're comfortable with them, then go for it. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | varyder - 2012-07-11 8:54 PM
I do know folks who ride coast to coast with apes more than once a year. They never say they have a problem. I want to find someone with a vision with apes.
I guess thats like the people i know that ride coast to coast on a Car tire when people say its unsafe and
"cant" be done.. basically i guess anyone can do anything someone else cant.. |
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| Arkainzeye - 2012-07-12 5:54 AM varyder - 2012-07-11 8:54 PM I do know folks who ride coast to coast with apes more than once a year. They never say they have a problem. I want to find someone with a vision with apes. I guess thats like the people i know that ride coast to coast on a Car tire when people say its unsafe and "cant" be done.. basically i guess anyone can do anything someone else cant.. It's a matter of personal taste and what people are comfortable with. I ride with people that have full apes on a HD FL front end and a car tire out back. Looks silly to me but then they think the Visions are butt ugly. To each their own. |
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Las Vegas | rcvision - 2012-07-11 8:28 PM
Apes on a vision are Awesome!!!!!!! I designed my own and had a local company bend them for me. uses all stock cables/ lines and for anyone concerned about it not being a good idea can go away I love rideing any bike with Tall bars.
I would like to see the rest of the bike please.
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| Alohaboy on this site has some 16" on his 2012 Ness Vision. You might PM for his thoughts.
Ness also has come out with some adjustable bars, not sure I would call them apes. http://shop.arlenness.com/s-51-handlebars.aspx |
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New Bohemia, VA | Considering that I'm 5'8 anything at or above 18" is an ape to me. And I don't know why a car tire comment has to come into this discussion. Thank to the folks who has provided feedback I was looking for...
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| Varyder I think the point is run whatever makes you happy. I know plenty of people that think the Vision is way out there but I like it and I ride it. If you want apes then mount them. I have minis on my HD and it rides fine. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Absolutely. Since most don't understand what am asking for I should realize off the wall comments will be made. Rest assure I ride what I ride and could care less what anyone else thinks. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | varyder - 2012-07-12 10:01 AM
Considering that I'm 5'8 anything at or above 18" is an ape to me. And I don't know why a car tire comment has to come into this discussion. Thank to the folks who has provided feedback I was looking for...
I'll tell you exactly why a car tire came into this discussion.. because if it wasnt you looking for apes you would be telling somebody that would be unsafe.... lol. Hell the state I live in even had a law against ape hangers... (not a ct)...
Im just busting your balls. See what its like being on the other side of the fence... |
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, FL United States | varyder - 2012-07-12 11:57 AM
Rest assured, I ride what I ride and could care less what anyone else thinks.
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New Bohemia, VA | Arkainzeye - 2012-07-12 12:01 PM varyder - 2012-07-12 10:01 AM Considering that I'm 5'8 anything at or above 18" is an ape to me. And I don't know why a car tire comment has to come into this discussion. Thank to the folks who has provided feedback I was looking for... I'll tell you exactly why a car tire came into this discussion.. because if it wasnt you looking for apes you would be telling somebody that would be unsafe.... lol. Hell the state I live in even had a law against ape hangers... (not a ct)... Im just busting your balls. See what its like being on the other side of the fence... search the forum and show me where I have ever said that a car tire is unsafe on a motorcycle. people are unsafe, but a thick rubber balloon on a wheel is just that. But please, spend some time and find where I said "A care tire is unsafe". But, I have said that people who put car tires on motorcycles are cheap and lazy, but I digress.
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