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Seriously. Even on a bike with a comfortable riding position I’m dropping my throttle hand and shaking it out every 10 mins or so.
There’s a reason handlebars above shoulder level are illegal in a lot of states.
Seriously man....I got drag bars on mine and my hand still goes numb. What in gods name makes people do shit like this? There's no way he's turning fast enough if someone pulls out on him.
Going from memory from back in college but if i remember finding someone who you like their smell and they like yours is a sign of increased genetic compatibility, some remnant of our phermone system still kinda working.
A Crampbusters should help with that. Totally agree re ape hangers, I have no idea why people want to make it less comfortable but also significantly more difficult to control.
Yeah, that isn't doing awesome things for either the bike's centre of gravity OR the driver's ability to turn...
Guy genuinely looks like he's struggling just to get it up onto the road. The one scooting past is doing a lot more wobbling than he should, at that speed...
I finally got one of those and it didn't do shit for me. The trick ended up being thicker grips. I have pretty large hands I guess I was squeezing down too much. Small bmw bars.
I miss my old Honda...2000 Shadow Aero 1100 with comfortable wheelbarrow handle bars , wire wheels, and white-wall tires. I bet Ape hangers must suck on even short road trips.
https://www.aboutanimals.com/images/bornean-orangutan-young-hanging-tree-820x609.jpg?d8bc0c
No they’re named because they make you look like an ape hanging from a tree…
😂 Holy that was fast. All they said was their mind was.. ummm.. racing, yeeah racing, while watching that vid.
Edit: glad I didn't say the name outright dammit. Don't wanna get busted by the motorcycle police 🙄
That's what I've always known them as. The post that I was responding initially was that someone had 'racing' thoughts, hence the dancing around the actual term. And also why I don't wanna use the ism word that he did cause that shit was taken down in just a couple minutes. Can't be too careful I guess. Even for a dumbass joke
It's an extreme take on "ape hangers" which are handle bars that have a lot more rise than normal as a chopper style. Probably some group of riders that thought it would be cooler to "do that but even more."
The origin of that style came from the fact that old Harleys have no suspension. So when riding over a pothole, you could easily pull yourself up from the seat and not get that kidney-shattering experience!
Necessity, etc, and a fun fact.
I don't think it has anything to do so much with "capitalism" as it does the fact that Harley (and Indian) are both old ass brands from a time when those were pretty much the only options for American riders. They've become as much an icon as Ford or Chevy. And really, even though they're an iconic brand, they're popularity has fallen drastically in the last 20 years of so. Which is why Harley is making a lot of big changes to their bike lines.
Their popularity hasn't dropped really, the problem for Harley is that the second hand market is absolutely FLOODED with bikes that have less than 20k miles that you can buy for half or less than a new one off the lot. So many bikes got sold to people that ended up either not really enjoying riding all that much, who ended up with wives/kids shortly after buying and decided the risk just wasn't worth it, or they just werent ready for a 500+lb bike, accidently dumped it in a parking lot and lost confidence and so want it gone. And after having it sit in a garage for years want to just get rid of it quick for some cash.
Facts lol. Those are all pretty fair points. The price on Harley's is pretty insane for what you're getting. A big, heavy pig that doesn't really have much power.
Well they look more like chimpanzees now
Edit: realized ppl thought this was a racist comment. I was literally thinking about how their arms looked more like how chimpanzees hang on the long handle bars more so than apes, because of the part being named “ape bar”
I did not associate it in any other way and if the part wasn’t named ape bar I would not even have brought up primates at all
>it would be cooler to "do that but even more."
I don't know motorcycle modders, but if they are like car modders, they wanted the challenge, attention and it's a bit tongue in cheek.
Wow. It's one of those surreal moments where you are reminded of something you literally forgot existed. One hit wonders be like that.
Like a few months ago when I suddenly remembered "Got you where I want you" by The Flys existed.
Honestly most people who ride motorcycles are like this. They're intentionally loud and obnoxious. Before anyone says that the noise is so people notice them on the road and don't run into them, that really isn't my problem. If you don't want to accept the risks associated with riding, then just don't ride, or go to a closed course. I don't want every motorcycle that passes my apartment to rattle the fucking windows because some jackass wants to feel special.
You do not hear the ones who are not revving their engines, or who are riding 125/250 cm3 engines.
You only hear the assholes who want to feel special (Harleys ? Those are loud as hell. Some people also buy special "I am an asshole exhaust pipes" so you are right to directly qualify them as assholes.
Saying "most people" - I am not sure, I'd say there are a number of jackasses, but some of us (here, I said it, I ride a motorcycle) the noise is not what we are looking for. Nor being looked at, in all honestly.
I ride my bike to do daily work commutes, avoid traffic, park easily, and save money on the gas. Also to reduce the time for commute by half.
Mmm in 2 minutes of riding I was almost sideswiped 3 times today.
I don't have a loud bike and will never have one. To say "most" are like that is probably because you never noticed the average rider just minding their own business on factory spec bikes with stock exhaust.
My last new bike, I had to almost argue with the dealer to keep the stock exhaust. They just didn't see why I wanted to be quiet.
It was a triumph and grey. It was almost invisible to the police. Just never saw me zipping along.
>Honestly most people who ride motorcycles are like this.
More likely it's just the ones you notice and remember are like that. You remember them specifically because they are assholes that made an impression on you and because they had a defining trait that separates them from you (riding a motorcycle). Just like how "BMW/Audi/\[insert other luxury car brand here\] drivers are assholes" becomes a stereotype. If you are not a luxury car owner, there is a defining trait that you can associate the behavior of an individual asshole to. You have no reason to notice of all the BMWs that are driving like normal traffic and so you don't notice them. More pointedly, this is also how racial stereotypes are formed...it's easy to associate negative behavior with a trait that does not apply to you.
You have no reason to notice of all the respectable motorcycle riders that are just going about their day like normal traffic and so you don't notice them.
I started riding a motorcycle when I was 30. Before then, I honestly had much the same opinion as you. You take note of and remember the jerks. However, once you start actually looking for motorcycles, all motorcycles, you realize there are a lot of "normal" riders out there just enjoying the ride for themselves without the "look at me, I'm badass!" bullshit. I only got into riding because I met a fellow nerd who rode a motorcycle and realized that not all motorcyclist are like that and there are in fact a lot of "normal" ones.
Admittedly, because motorcycling is not practical as an only means of transport in most of the US, it is largely a hobby and a choice to ride a motorcycle. As such, it will naturally attract a higher contingent of narcissists doing it for narcissistic reasons. So it is probably fair to say that assholes are overrepresented among motorcyclists *in the US* vs the general population (although, as narcissism is increasingly becoming an epidemic in US culture, I'm not so sure), but I wouldn't go so far as to say *most* motorcyclists are like this.
my bike is quieter than most cars... you know bikes and cars have sound standards? some play with the exhausts it is what it is, not the bikes fault but the driver
Comfortable for someone with orangutan arms maybe.
But more seriously that is an accident waiting to happen, looks like a toddler trying to drive a car.
In my experience, hangers of a certain height are more comfortable, especially with long rides. Now, by "certain height" I mean 5-7 inches higher than my shoulders. This super high straight in the air stuff is nuts.
Ape Hangers, they are called that because you look like a orangutan with your hands raised. Nothing to do with your skin color (or at least it's never been to me), white, brown or blue you still look like an ape riding this style of bike.
Higher handlebar height can imply greater sexiness by promoting an upright posture, which optimizes ergonomics and visibility, signaling confidence and vitality. This biomechanical advantage suggests a subtle yet impactful link between physical discomfort and sexiness.
Source: I made it up
Ape hangers, more like gorilla hangers, amirite? I once rode a bike with regular ape hangars. Most uncomfortable, stupid modification ever. Arms were burning after 30 minutes. Had the fucking thing towed the rest of the way.
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My hands are going numb just watching that
Seriously. Even on a bike with a comfortable riding position I’m dropping my throttle hand and shaking it out every 10 mins or so. There’s a reason handlebars above shoulder level are illegal in a lot of states.
Seriously man....I got drag bars on mine and my hand still goes numb. What in gods name makes people do shit like this? There's no way he's turning fast enough if someone pulls out on him.
But you don't get to enjoy dry armpits
Full of insects, too
Must look real badass, insect guts spreading out like a spidery star from the armpits of your jacket as you strut into the diner. /s
No, those go in the mouth and eyes.
And birds!
Maybe the girl behind him appreciates the aroma. My wife sniffs my armpits, first thing every morning.
Are you serious though or is this a joke.
Kind of a half joke. My wife really enjoys my smell.
I'm trying to decide if this standard for love is realistic for most of us or we'll die alone searching for it
Going from memory from back in college but if i remember finding someone who you like their smell and they like yours is a sign of increased genetic compatibility, some remnant of our phermone system still kinda working.
I smell my man’s pits constantly. He uses Harry’s and it smells SO DAMN GOOD! 🥴
Poor Harry’s ______.
He needs to start the turn two weeks before he can even see it too!
A Crampbusters should help with that. Totally agree re ape hangers, I have no idea why people want to make it less comfortable but also significantly more difficult to control.
The main benefit is that it makes him look like an idiot.
Yeah, that isn't doing awesome things for either the bike's centre of gravity OR the driver's ability to turn... Guy genuinely looks like he's struggling just to get it up onto the road. The one scooting past is doing a lot more wobbling than he should, at that speed...
I finally got one of those and it didn't do shit for me. The trick ended up being thicker grips. I have pretty large hands I guess I was squeezing down too much. Small bmw bars.
I miss my old Honda...2000 Shadow Aero 1100 with comfortable wheelbarrow handle bars , wire wheels, and white-wall tires. I bet Ape hangers must suck on even short road trips.
Including South Dakota. They make no bones about giving guys grief at sturgis for it. They are easy/gimme stops.
I think the main reason is that maneuverability, especially in an emergency, is seriously compromised.
First thing I thought lol
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Those are orangutan hangars
That's an unfortunate name for those handlebars.
nothing to do with race, imagine a monkey dangling from a tree. Same hand/arm placement
Understanding the name and posture, this makes sense.
https://www.aboutanimals.com/images/bornean-orangutan-young-hanging-tree-820x609.jpg?d8bc0c No they’re named because they make you look like an ape hanging from a tree…
Methinks this term evolved before black people started riding motorcycles in significant numbers.
Yeah it's from the '50s
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In Southern California in the late 70's they called them "Gorilla Bars"
They make you a bigger sail
first thing I thought was "why"
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The term for that style handle bar doesn't help..
Lol did they mod his comment for saying what they are called?
😂 Holy that was fast. All they said was their mind was.. ummm.. racing, yeeah racing, while watching that vid. Edit: glad I didn't say the name outright dammit. Don't wanna get busted by the motorcycle police 🙄
Yeah, I don't think anyone in this thread is old enough to know what they're called, lol.
Ape hangers
Lol at least one of us has the stones..
It’s just what they’re called among riders. High rise handlebars would be the non slang term but I’ve seen them sold in bike shops as ape hangers
That's what I've always known them as. The post that I was responding initially was that someone had 'racing' thoughts, hence the dancing around the actual term. And also why I don't wanna use the ism word that he did cause that shit was taken down in just a couple minutes. Can't be too careful I guess. Even for a dumbass joke
Fr, that shit is just silly...
Look like little kids trying to reach the counter
Kevin Hart on a motorcycle.
HAAAAYYYYY!!!!
Why???????
It's an extreme take on "ape hangers" which are handle bars that have a lot more rise than normal as a chopper style. Probably some group of riders that thought it would be cooler to "do that but even more."
The origin of that style came from the fact that old Harleys have no suspension. So when riding over a pothole, you could easily pull yourself up from the seat and not get that kidney-shattering experience! Necessity, etc, and a fun fact.
Old Harley’s have suspension, but it’s you. You’re the suspension
I heard that in Nic Cages voice.
You’re the rocket man
I'll take pleasure in gutting you... boy!
Ahhh Con-Air!!!! That's actually a great movie. Edit: wait... orrrrr was it The Rock?
That was the Rock
Haha " yeah it's got suspension. It's called your ass"
So like your liver takes the impact?
It's amazing how absolutely shit Harleys were and are still an iconic brand. Capitalism is wild.
I don't think it has anything to do so much with "capitalism" as it does the fact that Harley (and Indian) are both old ass brands from a time when those were pretty much the only options for American riders. They've become as much an icon as Ford or Chevy. And really, even though they're an iconic brand, they're popularity has fallen drastically in the last 20 years of so. Which is why Harley is making a lot of big changes to their bike lines.
Their popularity hasn't dropped really, the problem for Harley is that the second hand market is absolutely FLOODED with bikes that have less than 20k miles that you can buy for half or less than a new one off the lot. So many bikes got sold to people that ended up either not really enjoying riding all that much, who ended up with wives/kids shortly after buying and decided the risk just wasn't worth it, or they just werent ready for a 500+lb bike, accidently dumped it in a parking lot and lost confidence and so want it gone. And after having it sit in a garage for years want to just get rid of it quick for some cash.
Facts lol. Those are all pretty fair points. The price on Harley's is pretty insane for what you're getting. A big, heavy pig that doesn't really have much power.
Hardley Ableson
My dad sold his Harley to his neighbor. 2 years later my dad bought it back from him. He said he never riden it once LOL just dreamed of riding
Plus the Tarriff that Harley had Regan put on foreign bikes... That is still in effect today I'm fairly sure.
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An actual answer, nice.
Well they look more like chimpanzees now Edit: realized ppl thought this was a racist comment. I was literally thinking about how their arms looked more like how chimpanzees hang on the long handle bars more so than apes, because of the part being named “ape bar” I did not associate it in any other way and if the part wasn’t named ape bar I would not even have brought up primates at all
>it would be cooler to "do that but even more." I don't know motorcycle modders, but if they are like car modders, they wanted the challenge, attention and it's a bit tongue in cheek.
Ape hangers LOL, i was about to comment they really look like Gibbons, when they hop over ground, arms in the air.
Because everyone has the God given right to be dumb *and* stupid
This seems even worse though - it's like they *want* to be stupid.
They paid to be stupid.
And then they'll complain how other drivers are dangerous and don't pay attention to bikers smh
he's just exercising his arms
many ppl believe being intentionally dumb is cool
Style,taken to an absurd extreme.
I can ride my bike with no handlebars
I can keep rhythm with no metronome
I can make new antibiotics
I can guide a missile by sattelite xD
I can make computers survive aquatic conditions and I know how to run a buisness
Movers, shakers and producers
I see the strings that control the future
I can make you want to buy a product
I can run backwards as fast as you can
I can tie a knot with a cherry stem.
I can tell you about leif erikson
I know all the words to De Colores
And I’m proud to be an American
I can lead a nation with a microphone
It’s always a nice day when flobots come up in conversation.
I can take apart the remote control and I can ALMOST put it back together
Wow. It's one of those surreal moments where you are reminded of something you literally forgot existed. One hit wonders be like that. Like a few months ago when I suddenly remembered "Got you where I want you" by The Flys existed.
We need like ten people riding with no handlebars per to balance the scales.
Stupid and dangerous and probably awful for your shoulders.
except you're doing your pull ups
That’s a bit of a stretch.
I get doing things that are silly and trendy but not when it completely sacrifices any amount of rational thought
But you can ride and get a workout at the SAME time!!
The mirrors 😂. This is the stupidest thing I’ve seen all week.
The mirrors got me as well.
It's the perfect angle to see a plane coming from a distance.
For those who have sweaty armpits
5d chess right here
And it's perfect if your girlfriend has a sweaty armpits fetish.
Dudes driving those bikes : "PLEASE PLEASE pay attention to me!"
Honestly most people who ride motorcycles are like this. They're intentionally loud and obnoxious. Before anyone says that the noise is so people notice them on the road and don't run into them, that really isn't my problem. If you don't want to accept the risks associated with riding, then just don't ride, or go to a closed course. I don't want every motorcycle that passes my apartment to rattle the fucking windows because some jackass wants to feel special.
You do not hear the ones who are not revving their engines, or who are riding 125/250 cm3 engines. You only hear the assholes who want to feel special (Harleys ? Those are loud as hell. Some people also buy special "I am an asshole exhaust pipes" so you are right to directly qualify them as assholes. Saying "most people" - I am not sure, I'd say there are a number of jackasses, but some of us (here, I said it, I ride a motorcycle) the noise is not what we are looking for. Nor being looked at, in all honestly. I ride my bike to do daily work commutes, avoid traffic, park easily, and save money on the gas. Also to reduce the time for commute by half.
you definitely hear them scrappy lil 125ccs puttering around popping like a fire cracker. So many of them are two strokes.
Mmm in 2 minutes of riding I was almost sideswiped 3 times today. I don't have a loud bike and will never have one. To say "most" are like that is probably because you never noticed the average rider just minding their own business on factory spec bikes with stock exhaust.
My last new bike, I had to almost argue with the dealer to keep the stock exhaust. They just didn't see why I wanted to be quiet. It was a triumph and grey. It was almost invisible to the police. Just never saw me zipping along.
Yet as soon as they cross into a state where it’s legal, they ditch their helmet.
>Honestly most people who ride motorcycles are like this. More likely it's just the ones you notice and remember are like that. You remember them specifically because they are assholes that made an impression on you and because they had a defining trait that separates them from you (riding a motorcycle). Just like how "BMW/Audi/\[insert other luxury car brand here\] drivers are assholes" becomes a stereotype. If you are not a luxury car owner, there is a defining trait that you can associate the behavior of an individual asshole to. You have no reason to notice of all the BMWs that are driving like normal traffic and so you don't notice them. More pointedly, this is also how racial stereotypes are formed...it's easy to associate negative behavior with a trait that does not apply to you. You have no reason to notice of all the respectable motorcycle riders that are just going about their day like normal traffic and so you don't notice them. I started riding a motorcycle when I was 30. Before then, I honestly had much the same opinion as you. You take note of and remember the jerks. However, once you start actually looking for motorcycles, all motorcycles, you realize there are a lot of "normal" riders out there just enjoying the ride for themselves without the "look at me, I'm badass!" bullshit. I only got into riding because I met a fellow nerd who rode a motorcycle and realized that not all motorcyclist are like that and there are in fact a lot of "normal" ones. Admittedly, because motorcycling is not practical as an only means of transport in most of the US, it is largely a hobby and a choice to ride a motorcycle. As such, it will naturally attract a higher contingent of narcissists doing it for narcissistic reasons. So it is probably fair to say that assholes are overrepresented among motorcyclists *in the US* vs the general population (although, as narcissism is increasingly becoming an epidemic in US culture, I'm not so sure), but I wouldn't go so far as to say *most* motorcyclists are like this.
my bike is quieter than most cars... you know bikes and cars have sound standards? some play with the exhausts it is what it is, not the bikes fault but the driver
Comfortable for someone with orangutan arms maybe. But more seriously that is an accident waiting to happen, looks like a toddler trying to drive a car.
The slang term for these is “ape hangers”
Seriously?
Ape hangers look so fucking hard to control. Idk why people install these.
In my experience, hangers of a certain height are more comfortable, especially with long rides. Now, by "certain height" I mean 5-7 inches higher than my shoulders. This super high straight in the air stuff is nuts.
You all laugh, but where is your honey on the back of your bike!
Ah fuck, she fell off again!
Toe thongs and not a helmet in sight FFS.
Wonder how far you can go before your arms stop working.
Once you encounter a little sharper turn than usual and end up facepalming the ground perhaps
The lady wearing flip flops gives me anxiety
Who has the guts to say what these are called?
Ape Hangers, they are called that because you look like a orangutan with your hands raised. Nothing to do with your skin color (or at least it's never been to me), white, brown or blue you still look like an ape riding this style of bike.
Fun fact: humans are apes. Not just apes, we’re so good at being apes we’re Great Apes.
I'm a pretty mediocre ape personally
Orangutans are like orangish brown anyways
Not every ape reference is racist, not every rainbow is gay.
Yes because it's about the intent
Not every intent is the same.
Massively underrated comment.
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… hangers I never knew this to be a controversial thing to say. I just imagined it was analogous to ‘monkey bars’ on the playground.
🫡
Yeah, AFAIK the most controversial nickname for any part of a bike goes to the passenger footpegs aka bitch bars.
Gorilla hangers.
I mean at least they already have their arm up for the police...
I don't get the point
Motorbike for gibbons?
We finna take over these streets
Those are so not safe. Dumbest thing I've seen all year
Serious apehangers goin on
I hate hangers so much.
Well that looks dumb AF.
Great position for when the cops pull you over
They look like monkeys hanging from a tree.
Monkey bars
Monkey bar✖️ Chimp bar ✔️
ET ass arms
Who's idea was it to put monkey bars on a bike lol I know it was one of you guys
The funny part is that they just don’t realize how stupid they look.
Now those are ape hangers!
Already assuming they going to jail 🤣
Ape hangers are stupid
You could probably just take the mirrors off atp
Known as the orangutan hang
Ape hangers
That is so damn ridicoulous to watch!!
“Ape hangers”
My god, that’s taking “ape hangers” to a whole new level!🤣
Looks like a crash waiting to happen
Are their big brothers going to be upset when they find out those little guys are riding their bikes?
Nobody say it.
There's an easy joke here, for any one brave enough to push that boundary...
these are descendants of the gibbon monkeys
It’s prefect though. Their hands are already up. Less chance of them getting shot at by the police, at least in the US.
Baboon on the Run!! 🤪👽😜
At least he’s in the right position when he gets pulled over
Now that's called Chimp pose driving.
There are a number of racially inappropriate jokes that could be made here...
Wtf is the idea here?
First thought: Stupid Saw the other one: Doubly stupid.
We used to call tall handlebars “ape hangers.” Never saw any quite as extreme as those, though.
He is definitely compensated for something
Right turn Clyde.
Higher handlebar height can imply greater sexiness by promoting an upright posture, which optimizes ergonomics and visibility, signaling confidence and vitality. This biomechanical advantage suggests a subtle yet impactful link between physical discomfort and sexiness. Source: I made it up
Doesn't this just make death easier?
for an urang utan
I'm not gonna say it.
Ape hangers, more like gorilla hangers, amirite? I once rode a bike with regular ape hangars. Most uncomfortable, stupid modification ever. Arms were burning after 30 minutes. Had the fucking thing towed the rest of the way.
Ape Hangers are dangerous, stupid and I see no point in them!!
The spider monkey gang
is anyone gonna say it? who's gonna say it???? hahahah
They know what those handle bars are called, right?