2006 Roadliner Ape Hangers - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

ygotcha · 09-03-2008, 10:01 AM

Hey all,
This for those of you who are looking to add ape hangers to your roadliner and or stratoliner. I have custom installed 16" apehangers on my 2006 roadliner converted to a stratoliner. You need to get steel braided cables along with your modification. At least a minimum of 10" over stock length. You will need the front brake lines, clutch line, and both the throttle and return. It turned out great. I am about 6 ft tall and have rode a couple of 500 plus weekends before I installed the apes, and my shoulders after a while would get sore, from leaning forward. Now that I installed the apes, I have no problems at all. It is like sitting in a lounge chair. My arms are almost straight out from my shoulders maybe an inch lower. The bike is much easier to handle even though it is the best balanced bike on the market. I have attached a few pictures of the bike. Just an FYI, I am currently adding a luggage trunk to the rear, like the Harly ultra classic's. I will let you know when It is complete and I will post pictures. Heading to Panama City for Thunder Beach Sept 20-27-2008. Have a great one, if you have any questions or would like to have your bike fitted with apes, let me know.

ygotcha · 09-04-2008, 10:58 AM

Hope all is well. watch the storms. Let me know what you guys think about the bike. Working on some new stuff and trying to get it together within the next two weeks
see ya

Madmax22 · 09-06-2008, 03:04 PM

I still dont like the taller apes on the liner. Personal opinion, I think the shorter 12" look ok but probably still wouldnt put them on mine. Allthough Ive heard they are pretty comfy.

trizav2 · 09-23-2008, 04:18 PM

I love the apes!

They look great. Can you post more info like where you bought the apes and needed cables? Any info and overall cost would be great as well. Thanks in advance

demingrickjames · 09-25-2008, 10:10 AM

Got any pics without the windshield?

pfdturbo · 11-02-2008, 06:42 PM

Been thinking about trying the "Dark Side" What size/brand are you running on your strat ? Any mods to the bike ? Can I get my local service dept. to put the on or do I need to find some one else ?

View Poll Results: What do you think about the apes?
Adds a streamline look to the bike.	8	38.10%
Ok but too high.	1	4.76%
Do not care for the look with Ape Hangers.	12	57.14%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

09-03-2008, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
ygotcha Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Roadliner Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 3	2006 Roadliner Ape Hangers Hey all, This for those of you who are looking to add ape hangers to your roadliner and or stratoliner. I have custom installed 16" apehangers on my 2006 roadliner converted to a stratoliner. You need to get steel braided cables along with your modification. At least a minimum of 10" over stock length. You will need the front brake lines, clutch line, and both the throttle and return. It turned out great. I am about 6 ft tall and have rode a couple of 500 plus weekends before I installed the apes, and my shoulders after a while would get sore, from leaning forward. Now that I installed the apes, I have no problems at all. It is like sitting in a lounge chair. My arms are almost straight out from my shoulders maybe an inch lower. The bike is much easier to handle even though it is the best balanced bike on the market. I have attached a few pictures of the bike. Just an FYI, I am currently adding a luggage trunk to the rear, like the Harly ultra classic's. I will let you know when It is complete and I will post pictures. Heading to Panama City for Thunder Beach Sept 20-27-2008. Have a great one, if you have any questions or would like to have your bike fitted with apes, let me know. Attached Thumbnails

09-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
ygotcha Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Roadliner Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 3	Hey all I would like to hear your feedback as well Hope all is well. watch the storms. Let me know what you guys think about the bike. Working on some new stuff and trying to get it together within the next two weeks see ya

09-25-2008, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
demingrickjames Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Deming, NM Posts: 159	Got any pics without the windshield? __________________

11-02-2008, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
pfdturbo Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bike: 06 stratoliner Location: Colorado Posts: 3	info on the car tire thing Been thinking about trying the "Dark Side" What size/brand are you running on your strat ? Any mods to the bike ? Can I get my local service dept. to put the on or do I need to find some one else ?

09-06-2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Madmax22 Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 07 Roadliner-S Location: WA Posts: 76	I still dont like the taller apes on the liner. Personal opinion, I think the shorter 12" look ok but probably still wouldnt put them on mine. Allthough Ive heard they are pretty comfy.

09-23-2008, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
trizav2 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	I love the apes! They look great. Can you post more info like where you bought the apes and needed cables? Any info and overall cost would be great as well. Thanks in advance

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