ok bikers, answer this

[jenbengen]

I see a certain guy riding around town a lot on his motorcyle. His handlebars are WAY above his head (WAY above). What's up with this? Can't be comfy, looks stupid (in my opinion). So what's the draw? LOL

 

[RoseRed]

Ape hangers.

 

[Roughidle]

They're called Ape Hangers and it's just a matter of preference.

 

[Vince]

I see a certain guy riding around town a lot on his motorcyle. His handlebars are WAY above his head (WAY above). What's up with this? Can't be comfy, looks stupid (in my opinion). So what's the draw? LOL

Can't really tell you the attraction because my handlebars are in a normal position. :shrug:

 

[julz20684]

You beat me to it....yup, yup, yup...I couldn't imagine riding around like that.

 

[nachomama]

Good question, jenbengen. I've always wondered why people put those on their bikes. I think they're goofy looking.

 

[rack'm]

Keeps the pits fresh........

 

[nachomama]

Keeps the pits fresh........

 

[jenbengen]

They're called Ape Hangers and it's just a matter of preference.

And I can appreciate preference, it just seems like it would be so much tougher to have control over the bike if you need to react quickly. Hmmm.

Ape hangers....very interesting name. Learn something new everyday!

 

[High EGT]

I see a certain guy riding around town a lot on his motorcyle. His handlebars are WAY above his head (WAY above). What's up with this? Can't be comfy, looks stupid (in my opinion). So what's the draw? LOL

You might have seen Mr Peter Fonda. (aka Easy Rider)

 

[Pete]

I was going to put them on my bike but then I couldn't reach the cruise control switch.

 

[jenbengen]

Keeps the pits fresh........

The guy I see doesn't look too worried about that.

 

[RoseRed]

I had dinner with at Monterey last night. Upon leaving, I spied a 883 Sporty with Ape Hangers on it. It was funny looking.

 

[Pete]

I had dinner with at Monterey last night. Upon leaving, I spied a 883 Sporty with Ape Hangers on it. It was funny looking.

Handlebars bigger than the bike?

 

[hotmomma]

What happens if your arms get tired and you are still driving?? Are those bikes for men with big muscles??

 

[jenbengen]

What happens if your arms get tired and you are still driving?? Are those bikes for men with big muscles??

I would think your arms would go numb from holding them straight over your head for so long. I suspect that isn't good when driving. LOL. Seriously, I guess if you are just driving locally and you like the way it looks then maybe it's not TOO bad. I just think it looks goofy (sorry for offending anybody that likes it!).

 

[aps45819]

What happens if your arms get tired and you are still driving?? Are those bikes for men with big muscles??

tough guys don't get tired

 

[rack'm]

The guy I see doesn't look too worried about that.

Here ya go

 

[aps45819]

I would think your arms would go numb from holding them straight over your head for so long. I suspect that isn't good when driving. LOL. Seriously, I guess if you are just driving locally and you like the way it looks then maybe it's not TOO bad. I just think it looks goofy (sorry for offending anybody that likes it!).

20" chrome rims with low profile tires on an SUV, look funny but there are quite a few of those running around here too

 

[nachomama]

20" chrome rims with low profile tires on an SUV, look funny but there are quite a few of those running around here too

When did you see my truck?