by Axiom Cycles
2. August 2011 13:14
Adding ape hangers to your Harley Davidson is one of those classic customizations. The look is distinctive and harks back to the old days pictured in the movie Easy Rider. Depending on your riding preferences and height choices are 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20 inch rise. Important in deciding the rise of your Ape Hanger Handlebar is riding comfort. When sitting on your Harley determine your arm position. Having your arm extended higher than your shoulders maybe cool looking but the downside is control of the bike and comfort. There are many options to choose from including the Z Bar style.
A great brand that’s made here in Huntington Beach, CA is Wild 1 with their Chubby line of handlebars. Their Ape Hanger bars include the 8.5 inch Baby Ape, the traditional 14 and 16 inch, and the radical Psycho 18 and 20 inch Ape Hanger. All handlebars are available in chrome or black. In addition to the Ape Hanger handlebars mentioned for softails and the Road King Wild 1 has a line of Ape Hanger handlebars for the Harley Davidson Bagger such as the Road Glide, Street Glide, and Electra Glide. The difference for the Bagger with it's Fairing is the bend. The Bagger Ape Hanger handlebars from Wild 1 are available with a 12.5 inch and 14 inch rise. All Wild 1 handlebars are drilled for internal wiring and notched for throttle by wire.
An alternative to Wild 1 is Todd's Cycle handlebars. Made by Alloy Art in Glendora, CA the bars have a slightly unique Z Bar style that is bent outwards to improve comfort. Todd's offers both the 1¼" and the 1" strip handlebars. The bars can easily be mounted on the Road King and Softails Harley Davidson motorcycles. For rise a 12 inch and a 17 inch is available in chrome and black.
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