Apes anyone?

[GPMAZ]

Motorcyclists vs bikers. Form vs function. Do you want it to look cool, and possibly be comfortable when cruising Main St, then go for it. Do you want it to handle to its full potential, I'd advise against it. There is never going to be a consensus.

Personally I think they look foolish. But then I feel that anyone who rides a motorcycle to a bar (and consumes alcohol) is a fool.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

 

[Steel]

And some say anyone who rides a motorcycle is a crazy fool.

Enjoy your bike and do what makes you happy with it. Everybody else's opinion don't really matter.

 

[peter k]

Just as well we all have our own opinion .having a beer or two when I go out for a ride has alway been and always will be a part of my ride and the only way I would change is if they out lawed it . There are rules and regulations for a reason , and if you stay with in those rules you should remain safe , if you go out side the rules there will be consequences , it works for me:bch

 

[laraza]

I couldn't care what bars anyone wants to run - OK, maybe those stupidly high bars on that yellow bike but surely he isn't being serious. I'd be happy to run whatever bars I found comfortable and could care 2 tosses what anyone thinks. It's my bike after all and if someone wants to put them on their Rocket so be it. Personally I don't think they suit the bike and in any case I'm happy with what I have. I probably wouldn't do it, but so what.

What really is starting to piss me off is the enormous chip some people on here seem to have on their shoulders about Harleys. Jeez what gives? What are you afraid of? From T shirts (Zero Pork - give me a break) to being anti ape hanger bars simply because they're seen on Harleys.

I love my Rocket because it's a Rocket; not because it's not a Harley. Get over it guys.

I really wasn't serious about the bars on the yellow bike! There have been apes on Triumphs ever since (although you get more apes on a Harley ) so how does putting apes on a Trumpet mean it's trying to look like a HD?
If there's one thing this thread proves it's that we're all human and that there's no such thing as a humble opinion

 

[Steel]

Opinions are like *******s. Everybody has one, and most of them stink.

 

[HansO]

Just as well we all have our own opinion .having a beer or two when I go out for a ride has alway been and always will be a part of my ride and the only way I would change is if they out lawed it . There are rules and regulations for a reason , and if you stay with in those rules you should remain safe , if you go out side the rules there will be consequences , it works for me:bch

I have on occasion while on a ride with mates stopped for lunch at a Pub had a Schooner or a couple of middies but never have I ever or would I ever be any where near intoxicated when I get on the bike I have seen what happens to those that don't know the limits and as you said Pete stay with in the rules (alcohol limits) there is no harm, those that don't have some self control should not be drinking at all.

Opinions are like *******s. Everybody has one, and most of them stink.

One of my favourite sayings, on ya Steel

 

[xhdskip]

I ride, I drink, I had my first two wedding ceremonies on the 4th of July.
Married one of my oldest riding companions to his old lady, and his nephew to his fiance.
We polished off two quarts of shine before the ceremony and several beers afterwards.
We were gonna have breakfast, but figured,
the biscuits would diminish the effects of the alcohol, so why waste both.
skipped food and partied all day.
Good celebration too.
everybody had a good ride, and arrived safely back home.
It was a good day.

 

[zimtuff]

Apes are necessary if your knuckles drag on the ground

 

[Power-Tripp]

Putting APES on the R3T is a choice, neither silly nor foolish. It is YOUR bike, do with it what YOU want.

Asking for opinions about your bike on a public forum is another matter.

 

[TriumPhil]

+1 That's the ticket!