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Message started by Savage Librarian on 12/30/06 at 08:59:49

Title: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by Savage Librarian on 12/30/06 at 08:59:49

Ok, so I don't think I'll be putting the 15" apes back on Mr. Hyde after all. I think I'd like something slightly less inconspicuous. Something a little less obviously not legal (for example, 12" apes wouldn't technically be legal, but wouldn't bother me).

So basically, I'm trying to make up my mind. Do I get a set of 12" apes? 9-12"Z-bars? Or maybe put 4" dogbone risers on the stock buckhorns?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/palidraven/Jered027-1.jpg

So for those of you older than I am (the majority of y'all), which would you recommend to keep the basic theme/style of the bike consistant? Thanks for the help?

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/30/06 at 09:33:39

8)Personally, I think that the 12" Apes on the stock risers or a decent set of "Z" bars would look great on your scoot ... the stock bucks on higher risers look kinda goofy IMHO ...

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by cFLOW on 12/30/06 at 09:46:47

i think 10 inch z bars would look pretty killer on the bike or maybe try 4 inch z's with the dogbones for something a little off the wall. just my opinion. Good luck with the bars.

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by Greg_650 on 12/30/06 at 10:11:01

Looks like you already have the cables for the 12" ape-hangers.

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by Savage Librarian on 12/30/06 at 10:31:55

Greg_650 wrote:

Looks like you already have the cables for the 12" ape-hangers.

Yup. The cables came from Lancer for the 15" apes I had on it. They're probably long enough for a set of 18" apes if I wanted.

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by hutch on 12/30/06 at 13:55:56

The one thing yoveru have to watch with Z bars is the pullback. I got a set of Z's from Paughco and they all have 12 and1/2" pullback. Very uncomfortable for the wrist. I sent them back. I don't know if LA Choppers have any higher Z"s than the ones Five_Points put on his bike or not. The rise on his is not that big but would look good on say 6 or 8" risers, if they are not available with a higher rise. I am in the process of putting a set of 12" apes on L-Vira. They have a 7 1/2" pullback and are\]2w`

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by hutch on 12/30/06 at 14:09:26

Sorry about that, the cat is now cooling off outside. As I was saying they are 31" wide and mounted on short risers. Got them from JP Cycles for $50. Narrow glide apes,#5000840. They are just below my shoulder. I'm 5'10.

Title: Re: Handlebar Input Wanted
Post by steelwolf on 12/30/06 at 19:33:52

Did someone say 12" apes?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/96savage650/Apes.jpg