Sharing my experiences with ape hanger handlebars. Highly debated for sure! Get the scoop on height, comfort, position, handling, and more. Let me know if you've tried apes or if you want to try them out. Also cast your vote in the video: do you prefer apes or not?
Hey MrRichBiker - thanks for the kind words! I really like the Todd’s bars. Let me know what you end up with. And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Going with the same bars on my 2020 low rider s. Dropping my bike off tomorrow morning. Only i picked the 14 inches since I’m 5”11 with a whiplash seat i think it’ll work perfectly. Seeing this video makes me happy i went with those bars. Kinda different too since everybody its doing t bars on the low riders.
Luis that’s great! I’m really happy with the Todd’s bars. It sounds like the 14” will work out great for you. Let me know what you think once you get a few rides in.
Funny you should ask - just getting them started. Lol only one Instagram post but I’ve gotta start somewhere! @ronsworkshop Also have Facebook page bit.ly/fb_ronsworkshop and thinking about starting a Facebook group.
Nice! Are you going to do the install yourself? Let me know how you like them. I’ve actually considered going with 19” lol Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ron's Workshop I’m having my local Harley dealers instal them. I thought about doing it myself. But I don’t have the time. I run and own my own tattoo shop and been swamped since the Rona.
Hey Jake - I’m sure you’ll be pleased. I love mine! Let me know what you think once you get them installed and log some miles. And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Don’t know if mine are Todds brand but they’re that style and running wires was an absolute nightmare. Love the look when all was said and done though.
Nice video, im a fairly new rider at 6'0" and come to dislike the mini apes on my 21 bob, and opted to go with a breakout drag bar set-up instead. Along with the forward controls and Saddleman profiler seat i feel more stretched out with a clamshell seating position.
Hey James - thanks for the kind words! I considered the drag bars too. And I was pleasantly surprised that I like the forward controls so much. I also just snagged a Saddlemen Renegade. I like the solo springer I have but when I twist the throttle I slide off the back - and I’m about to bump up the power so I’m looking for something that’ll keep me planted :)
Hey TeaPotWood - thanks for the kind words! Yeah the strip bars are very nicely knurled. I haven’t had any slippage issues at all. Let me know if you decide to try them! And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I liked the stock handlebars but they were a bit low so I added a 5 inch riser. Original wiring was fine but I had to get a upper brake and clutch line 4 inches longer than stock. Very simple job but they make a huge difference.
Hey John - that’s a perfect solution! I liked the width and pullback of the stock bars also. That’s great that you didn’t have to extend any wiring! When I bought my Street Bob the dealer told me that Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the most customizable bikes in the world. That seems to be the case indeed :)
I’m glad I found this video, I’m looking at getting some 16” apes for my Slim and I’m also 6’1” and I have long arms that are closer to someone who’s 6’4”-6’5” and I was wondering if I could get away with something like a 17”-18”. I think I might check out the ones you have and that’s why I like those sharper angles because the way it fits the lines with the Slim. I’ve looked at tons of photos and that’s what I’m going to go with. Great video and explanation!
Mr. Sharp glad this helped! I really love the bars and I think I’d be fine with 18 or 19” too. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop and be sure to send pics when you get the bars!
Hey Krusty - check the size of your current bars at the riser clamps - if the bar is 1" diameter at the clamps, then these would fit. I expect it will be the same size but you should double-check to be sure.
Hi Ron. I have a 2022 Softail Standard that I'm going to mount the 17" Strip Bar to. What length extensions/clutch cable/brake line did you use for your install?
Did you have to replace the gauge clamp to fit the 1 1/4 inch bars? I own a 2023 Street Bob and can't find any info if I do or not need to swap the gauge clamp.
Great video - I got a 2019 street bob, last year and I am just now starting to do mods. The first one I had was got rid of the stock seat.. hate it! I noticed you had a cool set of grips and was curious what kind and what your thoughts are on them?
Thanks! I went with the Avon Air Cushion Grips and so far I've been really happy with them. Decent price too - you can find great deals if you search a bit. What seat did you go with? I went with Mother Road Customs, and I'll be posting a video about it sometime soon.
@@RonsWorkshop Appreciate the info on the grips, I am looking into them now. If you ever feel it, I'd be interested in a review of the grips you have (likes and dislikes). I went with the Saddlemen Stepup Seat and really love it! But to be fair I choose it.. 1 cause of the back support ( I got lower back trouble from my time in the army) and 2 cause it was the only seat at the time I could find reviews on different seats out there for my bike. I look forward to seeing your video on the seat you picked and what your thoughts are on it.
@@mektrik Thanks for the request on doing a video on the grips. I'll do it! I may actually do that as my first YourTube live (maybe, maybe). If I do, and you miss the live stream, you'll be able to watch it after the fact. I'll be sure to let you know via this thread when I plan to go live, and after the fact with a link to the video -- even if I don't do it as live stream. Maybe I can do the live stream this weekend. Glad to hear you love the Saddlemen seat...thanks for your service in the Army as well!
I just dropped my bike at a gas station yesterday so I'm putting new bars on it I'm thinking about getting yours when it's 16 in Chrome I do like the way that it matches the line of the forks I have the big forks 15th anniversary fat boy so I have to get those. Ty
Awesome video man. Do you know if the height of those Todd Apes is measured from the bottom to the end of the grip, or from the bottom to the top-most point?
Hey William - Thank you for the kind words! I just checked them, and I get 18” from the bottom corner to the top corner (outside to outside), straight up the bar. Does that make sense? And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
great video! I'm looking to put some 14" DNA Monster Apes on my 2019 Softail Slim but I'm having a hell of a time trying to source the correct upper clutch cable and upper brake cable (ABS) part numbers; there's a lot of misinformation out there. What OEM part numbers would you recommend?
Hey Jake - check this video description for a link to the upper clutch cable part numbers. For reference, I went with 17” apes and stock risers, and I ended up with a 46” upper clutch cable. You might contact Spiegler about the brake line. My bike doesn’t have ABS but I had them make me a new line to my exact measurements. Let me know if that helps. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Lol I actually had to try three different cables. First one was too short, then too long, and then the current one that ended up ok. I could probably go 1” shorter but a little extra length is good to avoid binding.
I’m getting the same bars but noticed there’s not a 16” like most manufacturers produce 16”-18” and noticed these are 17”. I’m having trouble deciding on a cable extension length. Most makers such as burly make 16” or 18” what set did you go with and what length? I’m concerned because I’ve noticed the brake and clutch cables are pre measured and I’m afraid if I go with a 16” they may be too short and if I go with the 18” I’ll have a bunch of gaudy brake and clutch cables stretched out everywhere. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hey Justin - Check the video description for a list of all the Harley part numbers that I used when I did the swap. My Softail uses the new two-piece clutch cable, so my upper cable length will only apply if you have the same two-piece cable. I also went with a 49" Spiegler brake hose. Let me know if that helps, or if you need more info.
Hey Admin Admin - haven’t heard from you in a while! We can’t lane split here in Florida so I don’t have firsthand experience. The width should be about the same as the stock mini-ape bars. The taller bars may actually be better to get the bars above some of the mirrors. I used Harley OEM upper clutch cable and a Spiegler brake line. Hope that helps!
Thanks Jorge! I just measured the base and they are 11” wide. Is that close enough? Let me know what you end up with. If you use Instagram tag me @RonsWorkshop
Hey Nickolas - welcome to the channel and to bikes! My guess is they will, but you need to confirm the clamp diameter. One easy way is to look up official Harley bars that fit and see what clamp diameter those are. The Todd’s bars that I installed have a 1” clamping area, which is quite common. Let me know if that helps. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I love them! Hand position and wrist angle feel great for me. But, of course, that’s very subjective. Overall though I’ve been completely happy with them. Send me a pic on Instagram once you get them installed @RonsWorkshop and let me know if you want a channel sticker.
Hey Scoutsout_aroundtheworld - I just replaced the upper portion. I also did a video on how to do that, and the video description has a link to the list of part numbers for the different length upper clutch cables (I went with the 46" upper clutch cable PN 37200328): th-cam.com/video/oOaADTwUu6k/w-d-xo.html
Oh yes - I’m very pleased with them. It’s a bit tricky routing the wires around the sharp bends but the bars are really great once installed. Let me know how it goes! If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Is there anyway you can comment a link to what extensions you bought. I have 16 inch apes, new fat bar risers, new bushings, and new grips just trying to figure out what extensions to get for a non abs 2020 streetbob.
Hey Michael - here's the list of part numbers I used. These are all Harley-Davidson part numbers, and of course there are other brands available. I know Namz has quite a few extension kits. My 2019 Street Bob is also non-ABS. 69201804 is the Throttle By Wire extension 18” 69201795 is the Turn Signal extension 8” 69200034 is the Switch Housing Wire ext 10” I also went with a Spiegler brake hose, 49” and 46" upper clutch cable. Let me know if this helps, and let me know what you end up with!
Hey Adam - my guess is they’ll be compatible, BUT it’s worth calling your local dealer and asking them to confirm all three of the wiring part numbers. Let me know what you find out.
Hey Scott - I had my HD dealer order all of the extensions. The brake line is Spiegler. Namz also makes turn signal extensions, not sure if they have the others. Let me know what you end up with and which bars you pick.
I’m in between the 1-1/2” thick 17” and the 14” bars. Do you know if the rise is actually where the hands are, or are they measured to the tippy top? I need my hands to be around the 14”-16” range.
The advertised height *should* be from center of the clamping area to the center of the highest point. End rise would be from the center of the clamping area to the center of the bar end. See if you can find any info on end rise for the bars you like. But based on wanting your hands to be at 14-16” I bet you’ll want the 17” height. Let me know what you end up with. Shoot me a pic on Instagram @RonsWorkshop and let me know if you want a channel sticker.
Sharing my experiences with ape hanger handlebars. Highly debated for sure! Get the scoop on height, comfort, position, handling, and more. Let me know if you've tried apes or if you want to try them out. Also cast your vote in the video: do you prefer apes or not?
You're great Todd your videos are awesome you're a great mechanic and you know how to talk yourself out of a room. Very well spoken
Hey MrRichBiker - thanks for the kind words! I really like the Todd’s bars. Let me know what you end up with.
And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Going with the same bars on my 2020 low rider s. Dropping my bike off tomorrow morning. Only i picked the 14 inches since I’m 5”11 with a whiplash seat i think it’ll work perfectly. Seeing this video makes me happy i went with those bars. Kinda different too since everybody its doing t bars on the low riders.
Luis that’s great! I’m really happy with the Todd’s bars. It sounds like the 14” will work out great for you. Let me know what you think once you get a few rides in.
Ron's Workshop will definitely.! Do you social media I can follow?
Funny you should ask - just getting them started. Lol only one Instagram post but I’ve gotta start somewhere! @ronsworkshop Also have Facebook page bit.ly/fb_ronsworkshop and thinking about starting a Facebook group.
Ron's Workshop No worries! We gotta start somewhere lol
Luis how did the bars turn out?
Just ordered mine for a softail slim. Can’t freaking wait. Great and informative vid man. Thank you
Nice! Are you going to do the install yourself? Let me know how you like them. I’ve actually considered going with 19” lol
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ron's Workshop I’m having my local Harley dealers instal them. I thought about doing it myself. But I don’t have the time. I run and own my own tattoo shop and been swamped since the Rona.
Ron's Workshop also I sat on a fat boy with 18” and they were a little to tall for me
@@uberfx1 Totally understand. Glad you're staying busy! Let me know how you like the bars when you get them and log a few miles.
Yeah above 17” is getting up there...
DNA monster ape hanger! I’m happy with them, for me one of the best looking ape hngrs, great review on how to measure them! Thanks for vdo 👌🏻👍🏻
Nice! Glad you like your DNA monsters - I absolutely love my bars. Wondering if I should go with 19" apes lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just ordered 12" for my m8 fat bob! Can't wait
Hey Jake - I’m sure you’ll be pleased. I love mine! Let me know what you think once you get them installed and log some miles.
And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Don’t know if mine are Todds brand but they’re that style and running wires was an absolute nightmare. Love the look when all was said and done though.
Yeah it was a pain for sure. But just as you said, it was worth it!
Nice video, im a fairly new rider at 6'0" and come to dislike the mini apes on my 21 bob, and opted to go with a breakout drag bar set-up instead. Along with the forward controls and Saddleman profiler seat i feel more stretched out with a clamshell seating position.
Hey James - thanks for the kind words! I considered the drag bars too. And I was pleasantly surprised that I like the forward controls so much. I also just snagged a Saddlemen Renegade. I like the solo springer I have but when I twist the throttle I slide off the back - and I’m about to bump up the power so I’m looking for something that’ll keep me planted :)
Thanks for sharing great video. Are your bars knurled I notice some of the Todd’s cycle bars are and some not. Would love your opinion on this please?
Hey TeaPotWood - thanks for the kind words! Yeah the strip bars are very nicely knurled. I haven’t had any slippage issues at all. Let me know if you decide to try them!
And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I liked the stock handlebars but they were a bit low so I added a 5 inch riser. Original wiring was fine but I had to get a upper brake and clutch line 4 inches longer than stock. Very simple job but they make a huge difference.
Hey John - that’s a perfect solution! I liked the width and pullback of the stock bars also. That’s great that you didn’t have to extend any wiring! When I bought my Street Bob the dealer told me that Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the most customizable bikes in the world. That seems to be the case indeed :)
I’m glad I found this video, I’m looking at getting some 16” apes for my Slim and I’m also 6’1” and I have long arms that are closer to someone who’s 6’4”-6’5” and I was wondering if I could get away with something like a 17”-18”. I think I might check out the ones you have and that’s why I like those sharper angles because the way it fits the lines with the Slim. I’ve looked at tons of photos and that’s what I’m going to go with. Great video and explanation!
Mr. Sharp glad this helped! I really love the bars and I think I’d be fine with 18 or 19” too. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop and be sure to send pics when you get the bars!
Thanks for that video, I want to install that one on my softail custom fxstc from 2007, is that ape hanger fit my bike ? Thank you
Hey Krusty - check the size of your current bars at the riser clamps - if the bar is 1" diameter at the clamps, then these would fit. I expect it will be the same size but you should double-check to be sure.
@@RonsWorkshop thanks man 🤘🏻
Hi Ron. I have a 2022 Softail Standard that I'm going to mount the 17" Strip Bar to. What length extensions/clutch cable/brake line did you use for your install?
Hi Nils - check the video description on this video. I listed all the part numbers and lengths there. Let me know how it goes!
Did you have to replace the gauge clamp to fit the 1 1/4 inch bars? I own a 2023 Street Bob and can't find any info if I do or not need to swap the gauge clamp.
Hey Juan - no, the clamping surface is 1” so it was an easy swap.
Great video - I got a 2019 street bob, last year and I am just now starting to do mods. The first one I had was got rid of the stock seat.. hate it! I noticed you had a cool set of grips and was curious what kind and what your thoughts are on them?
Thanks! I went with the Avon Air Cushion Grips and so far I've been really happy with them. Decent price too - you can find great deals if you search a bit. What seat did you go with? I went with Mother Road Customs, and I'll be posting a video about it sometime soon.
@@RonsWorkshop Appreciate the info on the grips, I am looking into them now. If you ever feel it, I'd be interested in a review of the grips you have (likes and dislikes). I went with the Saddlemen Stepup Seat and really love it! But to be fair I choose it.. 1 cause of the back support ( I got lower back trouble from my time in the army) and 2 cause it was the only seat at the time I could find reviews on different seats out there for my bike. I look forward to seeing your video on the seat you picked and what your thoughts are on it.
@@mektrik Thanks for the request on doing a video on the grips. I'll do it! I may actually do that as my first YourTube live (maybe, maybe). If I do, and you miss the live stream, you'll be able to watch it after the fact. I'll be sure to let you know via this thread when I plan to go live, and after the fact with a link to the video -- even if I don't do it as live stream. Maybe I can do the live stream this weekend. Glad to hear you love the Saddlemen seat...thanks for your service in the Army as well!
I just dropped my bike at a gas station yesterday so I'm putting new bars on it I'm thinking about getting yours when it's 16 in Chrome I do like the way that it matches the line of the forks I have the big forks 15th anniversary fat boy so I have to get those. Ty
I love them! Let me know what you pick.
Thank you for the little movie
Ha ha. My pleasure!
I’m in jacksonville too my fav bridge is the Dames point 🤘🏻🎩🤘🏻
Right on! It gets windy on that one :)
Awesome video man. Do you know if the height of those Todd Apes is measured from the bottom to the end of the grip, or from the bottom to the top-most point?
Hey William - Thank you for the kind words! I just checked them, and I get 18” from the bottom corner to the top corner (outside to outside), straight up the bar. Does that make sense?
And if you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram, Instagram or Signal with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
great video! I'm looking to put some 14" DNA Monster Apes on my 2019 Softail Slim but I'm having a hell of a time trying to source the correct upper clutch cable and upper brake cable (ABS) part numbers; there's a lot of misinformation out there. What OEM part numbers would you recommend?
Hey Jake - check this video description for a link to the upper clutch cable part numbers. For reference, I went with 17” apes and stock risers, and I ended up with a 46” upper clutch cable. You might contact Spiegler about the brake line. My bike doesn’t have ABS but I had them make me a new line to my exact measurements. Let me know if that helps.
If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
@@RonsWorkshop thanks mate. Do you feel like you could have gone a shorter clutch cable or were you right on the money?
Lol I actually had to try three different cables. First one was too short, then too long, and then the current one that ended up ok. I could probably go 1” shorter but a little extra length is good to avoid binding.
I am 6'1 . What size risers? I have three and a half inch currently looking at 17 inch apes
Hey Michael - I’m a similar height and I have the stock risers with 17” apes, and I think I’d be fine with 19” apes on those risers. Hope that helps…
I’m getting the same bars but noticed there’s not a 16” like most manufacturers produce 16”-18” and noticed these are 17”. I’m having trouble deciding on a cable extension length. Most makers such as burly make 16” or 18” what set did you go with and what length? I’m concerned because I’ve noticed the brake and clutch cables are pre measured and I’m afraid if I go with a 16” they may be too short and if I go with the 18” I’ll have a bunch of gaudy brake and clutch cables stretched out everywhere. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hey Justin - Check the video description for a list of all the Harley part numbers that I used when I did the swap. My Softail uses the new two-piece clutch cable, so my upper cable length will only apply if you have the same two-piece cable. I also went with a 49" Spiegler brake hose. Let me know if that helps, or if you need more info.
How are these bars for lane splitting? Are these bars drastically wider than stock bars on a fxbb? What brand of brake and clutch cable did u go with?
Hey Admin Admin - haven’t heard from you in a while! We can’t lane split here in Florida so I don’t have firsthand experience. The width should be about the same as the stock mini-ape bars. The taller bars may actually be better to get the bars above some of the mirrors.
I used Harley OEM upper clutch cable and a Spiegler brake line.
Hope that helps!
Nice video. I have a 2016 fatboy. How wide is the base of the bars? I'm looking for bars whose width is around 11 3/8"
Thanks Jorge! I just measured the base and they are 11” wide. Is that close enough? Let me know what you end up with. If you use Instagram tag me @RonsWorkshop
Im just getting into bikes and know nothing lol do you think these will fit my 2021 lowrider S?
Hey Nickolas - welcome to the channel and to bikes! My guess is they will, but you need to confirm the clamp diameter. One easy way is to look up official Harley bars that fit and see what clamp diameter those are. The Todd’s bars that I installed have a 1” clamping area, which is quite common. Let me know if that helps.
If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I just ordered the 17" apes strip. How do you like the wrist angle. Always ran traditional but these look nice.
I love them! Hand position and wrist angle feel great for me. But, of course, that’s very subjective. Overall though I’ve been completely happy with them. Send me a pic on Instagram once you get them installed @RonsWorkshop and let me know if you want a channel sticker.
I just got the bike home. Had them installed properly haha. I'll try to get a pic to you. I already like them
Excellent! Glad to hear it and I’d love to see the bars.
I bought the same 17’ bars exactly for my street bob! Did you just replace the upper clutch cable or did you replace it all the way from the back?
Hey Scoutsout_aroundtheworld - I just replaced the upper portion. I also did a video on how to do that, and the video description has a link to the list of part numbers for the different length upper clutch cables (I went with the 46" upper clutch cable PN 37200328): th-cam.com/video/oOaADTwUu6k/w-d-xo.html
@@RonsWorkshop awesome thank you! Still enjoy your 17s? So far just sitting on my bike without riding it it feels amazing!
Oh yes - I’m very pleased with them. It’s a bit tricky routing the wires around the sharp bends but the bars are really great once installed. Let me know how it goes!
If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Is there anyway you can comment a link to what extensions you bought. I have 16 inch apes, new fat bar risers, new bushings, and new grips just trying to figure out what extensions to get for a non abs 2020 streetbob.
Hey Michael - here's the list of part numbers I used. These are all Harley-Davidson part numbers, and of course there are other brands available. I know Namz has quite a few extension kits. My 2019 Street Bob is also non-ABS.
69201804 is the Throttle By Wire extension 18”
69201795 is the Turn Signal extension 8”
69200034 is the Switch Housing Wire ext 10”
I also went with a Spiegler brake hose, 49” and 46" upper clutch cable.
Let me know if this helps, and let me know what you end up with!
Do you think this parts list would work on a 2020 low rider s?
Hey Adam - my guess is they’ll be compatible, BUT it’s worth calling your local dealer and asking them to confirm all three of the wiring part numbers. Let me know what you find out.
thanks
Where do you get the extensions?
Hey Scott - I had my HD dealer order all of the extensions. The brake line is Spiegler. Namz also makes turn signal extensions, not sure if they have the others. Let me know what you end up with and which bars you pick.
You remind me of a guy named scoobie a probate in my club. Man you've got a twin.
Hey M Smith - That's hilarious. I also hear all the time that I look and sound like Billy Bob Thornton.
I’m in between the 1-1/2” thick 17” and the 14” bars. Do you know if the rise is actually where the hands are, or are they measured to the tippy top? I need my hands to be around the 14”-16” range.
The advertised height *should* be from center of the clamping area to the center of the highest point. End rise would be from the center of the clamping area to the center of the bar end. See if you can find any info on end rise for the bars you like. But based on wanting your hands to be at 14-16” I bet you’ll want the 17” height. Let me know what you end up with. Shoot me a pic on Instagram @RonsWorkshop and let me know if you want a channel sticker.
Thanks
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that :)