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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | HMD has made a set of apes for the vision. These are raw and are still in mock up stage. They will be available in silver, black , and chrome. These bars are 16" apes. You can still use your factory wires and cables. The bars are 33" tip to tip. They have a 13" pull back. They also sit about 14" off the front body panels.
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | Excellent! |
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Cruiser
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| Ridiculous!! Totally ruins the look of a Vision. Of course I don't like ape hangers on any bikes. JMHO |
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Tourer
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Not quite a "Flying Starfish" but you're getting there... |
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Iron Butt
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Rockford, IL | While I personally don't like the idea of ape style bars, especially on a Vision I am glad that we have an aftermarket supplier willing to step up and manufacture and sell parts for the Vision. Even if a particular part isn't everyone's cup-o-tea.....at least they are stepping up. |
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Visionary
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| To narrow you need them wider so you have control. Now you will have to use all your strength at slow speeds.
Mike what ever happened to that heat control idea you guys were working on?
Edited by john frey 2011-03-28 3:02 PM
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Tourer
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Simi Valley, CA | I don't like it... but that is my option. If you like it then have fun with it- hope to see it in person some day. |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | There are those that will like them and buy them. Keep up the good work! |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I LIKE THEM , KEEP UP THE OUT OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKING. |
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Tourer
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Woodland Hills, CA | First of all, kudos to Mike for continuing to produce aftermarket products for the Vision!
Now on to my personal feelings. While they are not comfortable to me, I like apes on some bikes (aesthetically and to a point). But whether or not you like apes, I just cannot understand why anyone would buy a bike with a fairing, then put apes on it that place your hands back into the wind. But that's just my opinion.
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Puddle Jumper
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Oakdale MN | Nice job on the bars. I do think they will be uncomfortable for taller riders though. I will try and repost a picture of the bars I had made for my vision. and measurement specs. I love the apes on mine and would not ride it anyother way. |
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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | Lotzafun - 2011-03-28 2:25 PM
While I personally don't like the idea of ape style bars, especially on a Vision I am glad that we have an aftermarket supplier willing to step up and manufacture and sell parts for the Vision. Even if a particular part isn't everyone's cup-o-tea.....at least they are stepping up.
Thank you for acknowledging our efforts.... we try to be creative. |
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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | john frey - 2011-03-28 3:01 PM
To narrow you need them wider so you have control. Now you will have to use all your strength at slow speeds.
Mike what ever happened to that heat control idea you guys were working on?
Have been working on it with my machinest.,... we made it out of a different material. also easier to install as well. I am just waiting for a little hotter day so i can do testing and shoot the video. Its not far away.
As for wider.. i dont like the look of a wider bar. no matter what speed your at with any ape...its going to be a different feel from stock. These bars are actuall very comfortable ... nice reach.
Edited by hmd520 2011-03-30 8:44 AM
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | it's different I'll give you that... Ape hangers on a touring motorcycle . next thing we'll see is a 250 millimeter rear tire in a racked front end . |
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Puddle Jumper
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East Pennsylvania | The Raked front end is here we are just waiting for 21 inch wheels. Thanks Mike for always thinking outside the box and for supplying us
with new and innovative products for our rides!!!!!!!!!! |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | the vision has redefined how a motorcycle is done. If you see a touring bike, good for you, if you see the ultimate cruiser, good for you. It converts from tour to street, it can be lowered, it can tow with ease, you can pump it up or keep it stock or a little in between. Apes in the repertoire of accessories makes the Vision the ultimate bike. JMHO! |
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | SUPERCALAFUGALISCIOUSEXPIALADOCIOUS.. |
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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | Arkainzeye - 2011-03-30 9:04 AM
it's different I'll give you that... Ape hangers on a touring motorcycle . next thing we'll see is a 250 millimeter rear tire in a racked front end .
funny you say that..... we will have a 45 degree rake. with a 280 rear... that airs out like a chopper to the floor front and rear. Coming soon.... |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | hmd520 - 2011-03-30 6:42 AM
Have been working on it with my machinest.,... we made it out of a different material. also easier to install as well. I am just waiting for a little hotter day so i can do testing and shoot the video. Its not far away.
Send it to me, I'll test it for you. It hit 94F today. |
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | To ponder
If a guy wears a cammo baseball hat, will people not be able to see what he is thinking?? |
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Tourer
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Lansing, MI | I think it's great you're making things for the Vision and if I had two of them I would make one all bad ass and "chopped" up. Those bars would be part of it for sure!
Oh and I', also looking forward to your heat control thing...
Thanks for giving the Vision some love!!!
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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | Thanks for the approval guys... they really are a great feel on the bike. |
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Cruiser
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Flowery Branch Ga | HMD520----I like what your doing. While apes aren't for me (I'm too short) I do like the looks. Like some one else said if I could afford two Visions....... Please dont stop what your doing!
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Cruiser
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Danville, CA | Personally, I like them alot. I am not looking for curb appeal, but function. I am 6'6 with 38 inch arms, so its a must if I want to be comfortable.. I would like to see them and test them out if I can. Send me them or I will buy them, but send them back if they don't work for me.. |
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Tourer
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Green Bay, WI United States | Looks like you could actually use the mirrors with these bars, keep it coming Mike.
Ride hard, ride fast, but above all - ride safe and free....... |
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