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Am I the only one that wants to laugh hard when I see Harleys with Ape Hangers?

haroldo said:
That dude who wrote "Proficient Motorcycling" said something in his book that stuck in my head: "It's in the canyons and backroads that you separate real riders from the ones who merely own a motorcycle".

Now, let's talk ape hangers. WTF??? How funny is that? To add to the comic scenario, they make the "Bad Ass" face as they ride. Like they are deep in concentration, doing something so complicated that mere mortals can't understand. Don't lie, I'm sure many of you know the Harley "bad ass" face I'm talking about, come on... admit it... :rofl

Imagine what the ape hangers do to the stearing of a motorcycle that, stock, already behaves like a bus. Then you increase the distance from the rider's stearing input to the tires by about, say, a foot and a half!

Add to it the a squid that will strech his legs all the way past the front tires as he rides, and then try to split lanes!

Now, back to the "Proficient Motorcycling" book quote...We all can imagine what happens when they take their ape hangers to the twisties... Poor Minivans will have to wait in line behind them!

But that's ok... They are happy making "bad ass" faces strolling down the freeway!

Ahhh...Thanks, I just had to get that out of my chest.
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I hope you feel better, now that you got that out of you. To each his own.
 
K-dog said:
Thanks! You still missed the apostrophe and the e though. :twofinger

--edit I'll go bang my head on the desk some more. Eventually I'll live up to all your dumb harley rider standards!
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When ya gonna come over and show me how to put ape hangers on my gixxer?:twofinger:laughing
 
While your busy laughing at them for their ape hangers have you considered that they might be laughing at you. Be honest, low wrist killer clip ons, cramped rear sets. Head down, butt up tempting all of the residents on Polk St. Z rated tires that last (maybe) 2,000 miles, aerodynamic fairings that squeeze out 3 MPH at 180 when you never see much over a buck on your commute. The vast majority of sportbikes never see a track, just Bux.

Which is more of a fashion statement, knee sliders that are virginal or fringe on chaps? All fantasy stuff that makes the wearer feel better. Enjoy your ride, let others do the same. To the cagers were are all just organ donors.
 
Wack said:
While your busy laughing at them for their ape hangers have you considered that they might be laughing at you. Be honest, low wrist killer clip ons, cramped rear sets. Head down, butt up tempting all of the residents on Polk St. Z rated tires that last (maybe) 2,000 miles, aerodynamic fairings that squeeze out 3 MPH at 180 when you never see much over a buck on your commute. The vast majority of sportbikes never see a track, just Bux.

Which is more of a fashion statement, knee sliders that are virginal or fringe on chaps? All fantasy stuff that makes the wearer feel better. Enjoy your ride, let others do the same. To the cagers were are all just organ donors.
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^^^ :applause

I'll admit HDs are not my cup-o-tea, but a buddy of mine offered to loan me his new road king and I may take him up on the offer, just to try it.

It's not the bike I dislike (I <3 all bikes), it's the "lifestyle" and "over marketing" I really dislike. :|

If I were to own a HD- here it is:

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}Dragon{ said:
Ride your own ride and worry about yourself. :twofinger :laughing

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Sure! I'll worry about myself...and I'll make fun of ape hangers!
Don't like it? dial 510 :twofinger :twofinger and let me know how you feel! :teeth
 
The thing I've always wondered about ape-hangers is whether the rider's hands fall asleep from being held above their heart for so long... :confused
 
When I see someone riding with ape hangers, it reminds me of the bikers in Blazing Saddles.
 
Wack said:
While your busy laughing at them for their ape hangers have you considered that they might be laughing at you. Be honest, low wrist killer clip ons, cramped rear sets. Head down, butt up tempting all of the residents on Polk St. Z rated tires that last (maybe) 2,000 miles, aerodynamic fairings that squeeze out 3 MPH at 180 when you never see much over a buck on your commute. The vast majority of sportbikes never see a track, just Bux.

Which is more of a fashion statement, knee sliders that are virginal or fringe on chaps? All fantasy stuff that makes the wearer feel better. Enjoy your ride, let others do the same. To the cagers were are all just organ donors.
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Actually, I have to say, I completely agree with you! Many sport bike riders are posers, and to cager's we're all the same (to some extent...). Personally, I don't ride a sport bike, and I don't wear knee sliders!

So, can I still make fun of ape hangers? :teeth
 
Zachary said:
I hope you feel better, now that you got that out of you. To each his own.
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Thanks, it really felt good. Needless to say, I'd never said it to their faces, so I need to say it to ours here. I don't really know why saying it was a relief, but thanks for listening! I'll get on with my life now! :ride
 
VTRZA said:
OMFG A harley bashing thread!! What a novel and new idea! Did you think this up all by yourself?
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Harley bashing threads are like a bike tune up, or cold medicine: every once in a while you need one.
I'm helping other fellow riders that, since the last Harley bashing thread, have accumulated more Harley humor and really need to get it out.
Don't worry, you still have a few days until you need to vent! We'll be here! Oh, I also forgot to mention: :twofinger
 
I usually get a good chuckle when I see them...but its all good, whatever floats your boat.
I always wondered about their arms being held up over their heads for so long, it must get uncomfortable. Try holding your arms like that awhile...its hard!
 
Ant said:
I love a good Harley joke and jab my Harley friends (real riders btw, not yuppies) whenever I get the chance and they take it in stride, sometimes they even laugh! Funny thing though, they would rather walk than ride a japanese bike but could care less if that's your preference. Seriously, they're happy as clams with thier bikes to the point where you just gotta say good for them.
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Sure. I also have a couple of friends riding Harleys, well, more than a couple now that I think of it. I'm not that close to joke about their ride in front of them, but I see what you're saying about them being really happy with their rides. I don't care what they ride, but ape hangers are way too funny to let it go! And don't get me started on GoldWings :jaded
 
:thumbdown

the wimmenz on the 2009 Harley Calendars aren't so hawt...
 
This reminds me of a poem the wife read to me last night from her "Cat Haiku" book :laughing

I sleep on my back
You say that I look funny
Guess what? So do you...

:)

Stefan
 
With all laws policing safety out there(required mirrors, etc) - you'd think these apehangers would be illegal. Aside from that, it's a preference.

You got spinning wheels out there.
You got Hummers.
You got baseball hats with flat bills.

To each his own. It's not for me, but the other guy digs it, cool.

NoGall said:
The real problem is that we don't have enough happy people in the world.
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No kidding. Too bad not everyone can LAUGH about things. Sometimes, a guy posts that he's HAPPY and LAUGHING and along come some people to try and make it stop. You're 100% right, people SHOULD be more happy, and learn to be able to laugh at anything and to be laughed at, too.

Just laugh. Make the world a happy place. Don't talk about SAD problems because that's not what this HAPPY thread is about.
 
I don't understand ape-hangers but I respect and understand freedom of choice. BTW I like the sound of Harleys but I wouldn't own one--their too heavy for me. I think bashing other riders is a waste of time--it's okay as long as you don't take it too seriously. (after James Joyce)
 
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