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well I finally got em on! the bike is far from finishedbut it's gettin there.thought I'd throw a little bit of light light in with herRide it like you stole it!
Reply:I LIKE IT. that is what you call BAD A$$If you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:Originally Posted by NOMADMADI LIKE IT. that is what you call BAD A$$
Reply:Two words - Very Nice.
Reply:Been watching this on and off.  Never thought about the bike this was going on.  You may have the first bike where the handle bars are now worth more than the bike.I can however say, I really appreciate the effort you have put into those bars.  How even are they?  Top to bottom, left to right, front to back?
Reply:looks great man!
Reply:Looks great, nice work, your gonna get hurt.
Reply:agree^^^ they'd be beautiful wall decorations , but not so hot decorating the side of a highway. push them forward & pull them rearward & twist them left to right with ALL your might & you'll see how they'll just fold up....miller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:well, you should start practicing the no-hander panic stop right now.mabe take Keith Codes racing class where you learn hot to ride a racebike with no handlebar (contols mounted on a dummy bar set)?  -of course that bike has outrigger training wheels.looks neat.should not be used.   it's at very least wreckless endangerment.
Reply:Looks like it corners as well as a brick.  Do your hands fall asleep after a 10 minute ride?
Reply:At least you're not this guy Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by ChrsAt least you're not this guy
Reply:Damn what a bunch of pus a$$ haters on here. More like puss ies that don't know $hit. Thanks for the compliments though. They ride great. Very comfy ride for the ones that have never riddin with apes before. It handles so much easier now. The attention they get is crazy.  Alot of double take head turns LOL! Yup, they are middle fingers telling you before I do. Pure greatness!Ride it like you stole it!
Reply:Originally Posted by mattlagoBeen watching this on and off.  Never thought about the bike this was going on.  You may have the first bike where the handle bars are now worth more than the bike.I can however say, I really appreciate the effort you have put into those bars.  How even are they?  Top to bottom, left to right, front to back?
Reply:[QUOTE=biker trash;487814]Damn what a bunch of pus a$$ haters on here. More like puss ies that don't know $hit. Thanks for the compliments though. They ride great. Very comfy ride for the ones that have never riddin with apes before. It handles so much easier now. The attention they get is crazy.  Alot of double take head turns LOL! Yup, they are middle fingers telling you before I do. Pure greatness![/QUOTEyou welded it you should know if it was sound or not. im sure that if you didnt trust your welds those wouldnt be on there. great bars man. i had visions of some on my bike for some time now myself you just beat me to it. keep up the nice work man.If you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trash I would never dish out the cash for a harley. The rider and attitude makes the bike.
Reply:I've done many MSF demos with semi-apes while in the Air Force, and the classic ape layout doesn't interfere with efficient countersteering. I also demo'ed slamming my then-new FXR from footpeg mount to footpeg mount on the concrete (HDs have a rather low center of gravity) and commented that if countersteering (which is actually the only way motorcycles steer) deliberately applied works with that setup the class shouldn't be afraid of their sport bikes.Harleys (I like other brands too) are the kind of bike you can easily buy and run for decades. Am there and done/doing that.Racers they aren't, but it's quite practical to go well over 100K miles with an Evo or later engine, and it's more practical to service and rebuild them than all other large motorcycles. I bought my '88 FXR so I could beat the guano out of it, park it outdoors, and use it for my main transportation which I did for several years. Now I've accumulated lots of other vehicles, but it's still tagged and runs fine. Anyone interested in an HD, take advantage of the economy to grab a used one! A lot of old pharts who obviously bought them as toys are selling theirs. Prices have dropped back down to where normal humans can do what they did back when Shovels and Pans were cheap, and buy them to ride 'em.Last edited by farmall; 03-18-2011 at 08:38 PM.
Reply:Alot of double take head turns LOL!Yup, they're laughing at you.
Reply:Originally Posted by Sparky0908That attitude is why many Americans are out of work.  Why do you buy Miller?  Maybe you should just go buy one of those cheap Chinese welders too.
Reply:Originally Posted by jmanWha?....That's a Ridiculous Statement.  I wonder if you even realize why....
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Did you clear coat them?Just wondered if you planned on chrome plate? If you already mentioned it, my apologies for missing it.Not my cup of tea, but definitely original. The bone fingers look really slick.
Reply:Originally Posted by Sparky0908That attitude is why many Americans are out of work.  Why do you buy Miller?  Maybe you should just go buy one of those cheap Chinese welders too.
Reply:Neat lookin bars man,I have an '81 fxe that I got super cheap. Harley all the way.Tim Beeker.
Reply:bro, no hate from me, not meant that way at all, just looking out, I'd tell any friend of mine the same I said here... if you CAN"T bend them & twist them sideways then I'm wrong & there fine., but I'd bust anyones balls about something I thought was unsafe... the more I cared about you the more I'd bust your balls about it, so I was giving you love not hate miller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:Originally Posted by turbocad6bro, no hate from me, not meant that way at all, just looking out, I'd tell any friend of mine the same I said here... if you CAN"T bend them & twist them sideways then I'm wrong & there fine., but I'd bust anyones balls about something I thought was unsafe... the more I cared about you the more I'd bust your balls about it, so I was giving you love not hateRide it like you stole it!
Reply:Originally Posted by Sparky0908That attitude is why many Americans are out of work.  Why do you buy Miller?  Maybe you should just go buy one of those cheap Chinese welders too.
Reply:Lmfao
Reply:I didnt realize it till now but i think you are the coolest man on the internet.
Reply:Originally Posted by mattlagoI didnt realize it till now but i think you are the coolest man on the internet.
Reply:Yeah, but does Mr. Cool Ice drunk drive a Honda with apes?
Reply:Looks like it was a fun welding job.Sry, they are just not safe for use.Many years tells me that.Hope u only put em on for the bike show.
Reply:Originally Posted by ChrsYeah, but does Mr. Cool Ice drunk drive a Honda with apes?
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallI've done many MSF demos with semi-apes while in the Air Force, and the classic ape layout doesn't interfere with efficient countersteering.
Reply:A Honda at the tittie bar... Wow your cool man, sure wish I was you. All BULLSH!T aside, them bars look like death to me. I know how I ride the hell out of my AMERICAN MADE bike, and it takes a beating. I would never ride with them. Good luck falling down again.You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Who knows on the ape hanger  bars, not me but... we'll see. Ok, I'm in my Toyota Tacoma and come to the stoplight in the right lane. The A/C is on,  it's Az and 100+ outside.  Two fellas on Harleys ride up next to me in the fast lane and sqeak to a stop  at red light.They are decked out;  brand new black Harleys with more chrome than a Caddy and outfits! All black leather, heavily stitched with HD on every pocket and sleeve. I see no helmets, they don't want to mess up the HD scarves wrapped around their bald heads.     I can't help it, it is my sarcastic nature I suppose,  I rolled down the window, got their attention and yelled. "What accounting firm are you boys with anyhow?"   IMHO: The died in the wool HD guys I used to see are long gone mostly... just the ~dude$$$~ are left to afford  'em.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionWho knows on the ape hanger  bars, not me but... we'll see. Ok, I'm in my Toyota Tacoma and come to the stoplight in the right lane. The A/C is on,  it's Az and 100+ outside.  Two fellas on Harleys ride up next to me in the fast lane and sqeak to a stop  at red light.They are decked out;  brand new black Harleys with more chrome than a Caddy and outfits! All black leather, heavily stitched with HD on every pocket and sleeve. I see no helmets, they don't want to mess up the HD scarves wrapped around their bald heads.     I can't help it, it is my sarcastic nature I suppose,  I rolled down the window, got their attention and yelled. "What accounting firm are you boys with anyhow?"   IMHO: The died in the wool HD guys I used to see are long gone mostly... just the ~dude$$$~ are left to afford  'em.
Reply:nice work, cool idea.real bikers always ride while intoxicated
Reply:real bikers always ride while intoxicated[/QUOTE]Right.............Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by SEARnice work, cool idea.real bikers always ride while intoxicated
Reply:I was being sarcastic.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by tnjindI was being sarcastic.
Reply:Originally Posted by tnjindI was being sarcastic.
Reply:Wow.....what a bunch of yuppiesRide it like you stole it!
Reply:Yuppies,,,, LMAO.  Have you modeled your life after the movie wild hogs?FYI, if you sound like an ***, you will be talked to like an ***.  Gotta go now, Im supposed to rock and roll all night and party every day.
Reply:At least he knows he's trash.
Reply:I must also admit that the comments about others being pussies, lacking experience, not knowing about what it is like to ride a bike that has ape hangers is a real jewel of a description of other riders whom he doesn't know or what their history, age, riding experience, time in the motorcycle industry or  time in the paramedics may be. Obviously he is unable to recognize those who are voicing concerns left nuts most likely have more miles, experience and made more mistakes than a guy that is riding a Honda wanna be.I know the bikers you are trying to emulate and buddy none of them ride a Honda, or if they did they would never tell anybody (kinda like ****ing a fag).
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trashwell.... I know how strong welded chain is now due to a lil drunken incodent. when I was leaving tthe tittie bar the other week I dropped my bike backing out of the parking spot I was in  my bike weighs  about 850 pounds and the chain cruiser pegs I made saved my bike. It just slightly bent them. It took me and my buddy both pulling the hell out of them to bend them back to the somewhat original position. I thought they would break if I bent them back but they diddn't so, thats all the assurance that I will ever need. If 850lbs can barley bend my welded chain, then I'm good in my eyes and thats all that matters
Reply:Thats what I thought too.  But I think he really is  that stupid.
Reply:Regardless of the veracity of the story, pegs don't take much of a hit in a parking lot tipover. They can't literally save the "whole bike" unless they are set up like the slickly-designed case guards on a Hondapottamus (Gold Wing) that can actually halt (some) tipovers. This is what I was curious about, more specifically, the more technically demanding skills of riding