Question, getting the ape hangers bring the bars closer or further to the ride? Dumb question I know.. I just never experienced a ride with them.
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For 14 years I rode this R1200C. Notice the ape hanger bars. They came stock on this bike and for good reason. I could sit upright and not have to reach for the handles. Most comfortable riding bike ever and I've had many.
The R18 is similar to the R1200C (good reason of be happy). But the R18 is 8 feet long and at 5'8" I am reaching a bit to the handles. I've already bought the Wunderlich 11" ape hangers so I can sit upright with elbows bent.
It might be a few weeks before I get them mounted at the dealer as it requires ordering cables, wires etc.
The R18 is similar to the R1200C (good reason of be happy). But the R18 is 8 feet long and at 5'8" I am reaching a bit to the handles. I've already bought the Wunderlich 11" ape hangers so I can sit upright with elbows bent.
It might be a few weeks before I get them mounted at the dealer as it requires ordering cables, wires etc.
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BluebobbeR18
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Those inflatable seats are worth their weight in gold. Come in different sizes too. I rode a sportster 2700 miles in nine days with one. Do I need to say more?
Scunny
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Batt13
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Very nice good luck with the new ride. Curious why you traded your 2020 HD for the R18 I also owned a Road Glide which I also sold???
Scunny
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Hi Batt,
Thanks for the positive comments. I sold my RGS because I found it too big around town in traffic and parking etc. It’s also a difficult bike to keep clean and finally I own a 2016, R1200 GSA which doesn’t limit me to black top when touring and I’m not as protective of that bike.
The RGS however was awesome out in the country with music blaring, I didn’t want to get off it.
Curious
if you had the same thoughts as me hence selling your RGS?R18 100
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I sold my two tone blue/black RoadGlide Special two weeks ago because it was difficult to maneuver in the garage. My R18 is easier to wield.
Batt13
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Personally I think the Roadglide is HD’s best bike they manufacture. I basically sold it for the same reasons. I never felt 100% confident on the bike always felt on the bike not in the bikeHi Batt,
Thanks for the positive comments. I sold my RGS because I found it too big around town in traffic and parking etc. It’s also a difficult bike to keep clean and finally I own a 2016, R1200 GSA which doesn’t limit me to black top when touring and I’m not as protective of that bike.
The RGS however was awesome out in the country with music blaring, I didn’t want to get off it.
Curious
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TheMechaniker
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R18 100
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I'm a 1-up rider too and like the seat.
BobJ
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At last - a break in the UK weather….
BMWmech64
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R18 100
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R2K, how did you go about pinstriping the small cover on your toolbox? Do it yourself style?
I took it to a locate paint shop that does pinstipes
BMWmech64
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When I was a service tech I said the “C” stood for chopper.
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Here is my C prior to installing ape hangers and Roland Sands mag wheels.
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