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earlytimz

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Just a little ride today w/ a few pics
06/13/10 at 18:12:56

We rode a lot yesterday & had a really good time even though the heat was stifling! It felt so good to go through the trees, it was like temporary air conditioning... LoL

I waited til late this afternoon, after the heat of the day & got out for a little while. Didn't have anywhere to go, just got tired of being at the house. I stopped on the old iron bridge that crosses the Barren river just outside of Bowling Green. I love this old one-lane bridge...

Here's yours truly... Yeah, my face got a little red from riding for hours yesterday. Don't care though, I love it...

Here's a couple kayak'ers enjoying the river. You can see it's quite a drop...

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Savage_Amusement Serious Thumper Offline On this steel horse I ride. Posts: 1004 Omaha, NE Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #1 - 06/13/10 at 18:14:42 Bike looks great and looks like and awesome scenic place to ride!
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10801 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #2 - 06/13/10 at 18:19:01 I really like your rear fender and mount; very nice and clean.
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mick Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Hell-bound Posts: 7323 Dayton Oregon Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #3 - 06/13/10 at 18:35:09 Ape hangers ,I might have known.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #4 - 06/13/10 at 18:41:40 Maybe he thinkum he Tarzan.
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earlytimz

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Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics
Reply #5 - 06/13/10 at 18:54:14

What took y'all so long??

Why don't both of y'all (Mick and Bill) please stop following me around. It never fails...
I'm not gonna say this again, so listen up. I got your private messages... Trust me, no matter how much you stalk me, I'm not gonna send you any naked pictures of me! I'm open minded and all, but this is getting a little too weird. No means No, respect that!

I must say it's a little flattering Mick. You think I'm so cool that nothing but the coolest set of mini-apes will do. Thanks for the compliment, but the answer is still NO. Sorry. That goes for you too, Bill...

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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #6 - 06/13/10 at 19:02:24 Earlytimz, your bike looks great!! How tall are your apes? That bridge looks like it would be a blast to ride over. Thanks for sharing the pics. Kim
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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #7 - 06/13/10 at 19:20:10 Thanks y'all Kim, those are 10" mini-apes on factory "early savage" risers. They look taller since I lowered the seat way down. Very comfy!
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #8 - 06/13/10 at 19:23:56 So did you have to lenthen your cables any? And if I didn't lower the stock seat then they wouldn't be that high even right? Can you see where I am heading? hahah
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earlytimz

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Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics
Reply #9 - 06/13/10 at 19:44:27

Nope, those are the stock cables but they are tight. You do need to re-route the clutch and throttle to make 'em work. I will probably order longer cables sometime later to make it look better.

It sounds like someone is getting bobber bit!! LoL. Watch out for the haters!!

I'm 5'9" & those bars are right at shoulder height when I'm riding. A taller seat will definitely raise you up, but I guess it just depends on how tall you are. If it's something you're really considering, they also make 8" mini-apes that may better suit you. You can avoid the tightness on the cables that way too.

Here's a couple on ebay that won't break the bank...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/8-Ape-Hanger-Handlebars-Harley-Chopper-Bobber-...

Free shipping on these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-CHROME-8-RISE-APE-HANGERS-HANDLEBAR-FIT...

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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #10 - 06/13/10 at 19:55:26 Hey Kim, I just remembered something... Your bike has taller risers, so you'll definitely wanna take that into consideration too...
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #11 - 06/13/10 at 19:59:39 Bobber bit? Well looking at possiblities. Never hurts to look right? I am 5'5 . WD told me I could now make my bike "my own". Will I completly bob her? Nahhhh yet may make a couple changes. I didn't mean to change the topic of your post. Forgive me and thanks again for sharing with us those beautiful pics.. Kim
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Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics
Reply #12 - 06/13/10 at 20:11:35

Hey don't apologize for keeping the post alive!

Mini-apes look good on a lot of bikes, not just bobbers. I think it's good of you to keep an open mind. Some folks around here don't appreciate that, but I do.

WD is absolutely correct, you've been given a perfect opportunity to make her your own (or is it a him?). It's like starting with a blank canvas, waiting for your interpretation of the perfect ride... Love it!

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Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics
Reply #13 - 06/13/10 at 20:29:30

Well my bike is a "her".. I call her Genie. I will save the story behind the name for another topic.

I have always looked at different bike styles. I find it amazing what people can do with some tools and imagination.

Had I not had the accident then she would have remained stock. However I am changing the rear turn signals.

I remember I took a bicycle many many years ago. Was a regular frame. Put what then was called a banana seat on it and what are referred to now as ape handlebars on it. Looked funky, yet maybe even back then I was looking into the future.. Wink

As far as those here that have their opinions on not bobbing nor making changes other than stock. Well their entitled to their opinions like we are to ours.
They need to remember it is an opinion and all should be respected.

We can all agree to disagree at times. Yet to constantly hound one for making changes and having a difference of opinion I feel is wrong.

So by myself speaking of making cosmetic changes to my bike makes a few unhappy, then they can just kiss my grits.... Wink

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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: Just a little ride today w/ a few pics Reply #14 - 06/13/10 at 21:16:56 That's the spirit!!
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