That type of motorcycle looks totally uncomfortable to me - and hard to steer. Just wondering what the attraction is to some people for that style of motorcycle.
2007-06-11 05:43:15 · 12 answers · asked by fuffernut 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
They're called "APE HANGERS". (I call them "ARM-PIT VENTILATORS").
Originally, (notice how things evolve over time?), they were up only a little from the stock "buck horn" bars. the SLIGHTLY higher bars were more comfortable for long distance.
Then, the testosterone kicked in. Everyone had to be bigger, badder, higher, faster, etc then the next guy, until it got WWWAAAYYY outta hand. With the bars over shoulder height, it decreases leverage for low speed turning, worse as it gets higher.
Many states regulate the height of the bars. Some state the grips can be no higher than the rider's shoulders when astride the bike. Others have a specific measurement from the seat height.
As for myself, higher than the shoulders and my hands go numb (lack of blood flow, I assume) after a while.
2007-06-11 05:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to address the comments about the high number of recalls. Recalls aren't really a bad thing. What a high number of recalls should tell you is that Polaris doesn't wait until the next model year to fix a known problem like most vehicle companies. The fact that Victory bikes are supported like that is, in my opinion, a testament to the loyalty Polaris has for its customers. Once again, that's just my opinion. After all, I can't afford a Victory!
2016-05-17 08:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're called ape hangers. Up 'til recently, they were illegal in California. Legalizing them is one of the campaign promises that Gubernator Arnold Shwarzenegger kept!
Anyway, it's a matter of style. You gots to have your style, m' man. If you're looking for "practical" you're not riding a motorcycle anyway. They don't come equipped with side air bags.
2007-06-11 06:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ape Hangers are a nostalgic look for motorcycles... going back to the late 50's early 60's I would guess.
2007-06-11 05:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are alot of custom looks for bikers and this is one of them. Its not so much for comfort, but its an old school look remnant from the original Early choppers.
2007-06-11 06:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by richard k 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Ape Hangers" or "Apes". Some people like the look and believe it or not ,some find them comfortable.
My girlfriend's father has apes and forwards on his bike and they do not feel as precarious as they look.
2007-06-11 05:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Looks. Plus it gives bugs access to your underarm hair. See -- it's all about looks.
2007-06-11 05:50:20 · answer #7 · answered by Yesugi 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its just a matter of personal taste.
2007-06-11 08:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually easier to steer and more comfortable for some folks. If you ride great distances your arms may go numb, but this can happen on regular bars as well. It's all rider preference and how "cool" they think it looks.
2007-06-11 05:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by Mike T 3 · 1⤊ 7⤋
'cause they have bo. the wind keeps the odor from wafting into their nostrils ?
2007-06-11 06:22:47 · answer #10 · answered by nvrdunit90605 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋