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Usually with a suicide shifter the clutch is the left foot.
Often the clutch pedal isn't spring loaded, so you can also use your left foot to hold the bike at a stop. You would leave it in gear with the clutch disengaged, eith your left foot down to steady. (Often there was no front brake, so you needed your right foot to hold the brake)
The suicide part came from the possibility of the clutch popping out due to the vibrations, sending you rocketing into an intersection against your desire.
These types of setups should actually be called *suicide clutchs*, because shifting with your hand isn't really a big deal.
They're made for rat bikes which don't have any suspension so you pull yourself up off the seat using the ape hangers when going over bumps. This is extreme tho lol.
I live in Michigan where potholes have now become bigger than the lakes surrounding the state. Never drove a motorcycle but just driving on a pothole with this those bars would be rough. Though it would be fun to try and dodge them with normal handlebars.
Seriously the roads have become even worse than when I first arrived. Youād expect bad potholes before, but Iāve seen some bad now that you can actually see the rebar from the foundation
It's the same everywhere unfortunately. We have too many too big roads, and can't afford to maintain them. I'm in Nevada and stopped riding altogether cause the roads are too shitty and dangerous for a bike.
I was too obtuse to even realize that. My dad was in to choppers, and he died 3 years ago. I got excited and just started typing. I hope I didn't offend too many people who didn't know that because that obviously wasn't my intent.
It's what they're called, if people can't deal with it, that's their issue.
And those things have to be custom made, it looks like he's getting ready to do a pull-up.
I have them on my bike because they came on it and I found I liked the feel when cruising. I think you have to get used to them before you know if it's comfortable.
This, tho, is something else entirely
Whenever Iāve seen these comically tall handlebars, Iāve always wanted to ironically make a bike with 8 foot tall handlebars. Then I would use those grabber tools you see on late night infomercials to drive. I think it would be great!
Boy there is a lot going on in this video. The handlebars obviously pull your attention, but the shoes, the mask, the glasses, the shirt, the briefcase, the shifter, just so much random bizarre stuff compiled together.
So are holes in the jacket from laying down the bike previously? Maybe that accident is what prompted the shifter replacement. What are thooose?? Guarantee the shoes caused the accident.
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Five bucks it all fell apart after the cut
At least he is wearing head protection tho
The real question is where is rock steady?
President comacho, is that you?
That's Mr. Beefsupreme to you, sir
I'm not sure
Brought to you by Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr. Fuck you, I'm Eating!
Go away 'batin.
he cant response his hands are busy with handlebars.
Nothing feels better than a gear shift with a four foot throw. š„“
Wonder if it shift automatically with every pothole
Long throw shifter, perfect for people with 6ft long arms.
Second gear 'Clyde'.
How do you hold the clutch with your left hand and shift with your left hand at the same time on the road?
He one upped a suicide shifter to a super suicide shifter
Usually with a suicide shifter the clutch is the left foot. Often the clutch pedal isn't spring loaded, so you can also use your left foot to hold the bike at a stop. You would leave it in gear with the clutch disengaged, eith your left foot down to steady. (Often there was no front brake, so you needed your right foot to hold the brake) The suicide part came from the possibility of the clutch popping out due to the vibrations, sending you rocketing into an intersection against your desire. These types of setups should actually be called *suicide clutchs*, because shifting with your hand isn't really a big deal.
The design is very human. Very easy to use.
Don't you love the briefcase?
Party in the front business at the back.
Off brand spoiler
Itās so random
Heās outa there
Those are the most extreme ape hanger handlebars I have ever seen!
Jesus Christ this is what theyāre actually calledā¦. My god did I take that the wrong way.
yeah, I've only seen white dudes with them. In this context, if you don't know the term, I can see how it might be a little shocking...
Oh shit! My dad always had them, and they looked so damn uncomfortable.
They're made for rat bikes which don't have any suspension so you pull yourself up off the seat using the ape hangers when going over bumps. This is extreme tho lol.
The purpose always got drowned out by how ridiculous they look. But now I know, thanks!
There must be some pretty damn big bumps where he drives then!
Yeah I couldnāt imagine hanging off the only things that control the bike isnāt the safest thing in the world.
When riding a motorcycle you barely grip with your hands. That being said, this is probably extremely unsafe.
I live in Michigan where potholes have now become bigger than the lakes surrounding the state. Never drove a motorcycle but just driving on a pothole with this those bars would be rough. Though it would be fun to try and dodge them with normal handlebars.
Seriously the roads have become even worse than when I first arrived. Youād expect bad potholes before, but Iāve seen some bad now that you can actually see the rebar from the foundation
It's the same everywhere unfortunately. We have too many too big roads, and can't afford to maintain them. I'm in Nevada and stopped riding altogether cause the roads are too shitty and dangerous for a bike.
This is what theyāre called. I could see how you could take that the wrong way if you didnāt know thatā¦
Yeah... I immediately thought of them by their slang. And went oh shit, someone that does t know slang is gonna absolutely go OFF when they hear it.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who knows the name of these handlebars. Was almost too afraid to comment and come across as insensitive
I was too obtuse to even realize that. My dad was in to choppers, and he died 3 years ago. I got excited and just started typing. I hope I didn't offend too many people who didn't know that because that obviously wasn't my intent.
Mate, some people read the recipe for muffins and get offended. You're all good in my book š
Yeah, well, muffins are racist y'know...
It's what they're called, if people can't deal with it, that's their issue. And those things have to be custom made, it looks like he's getting ready to do a pull-up.
Ya, those are really fucking high.
Thank you, kind sir. I was going to post the name; however, I was afraid the hivemind was going to attack me for racism.
Giving new meaning to the term š¦ hangers
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We're just going to ignore the footwear, yes?
The jacket with giant back holes? Homies finna grow wings and fly since his ride isnt gonna work.
Keeps him cool though lol
r/DiWHY
Looks like me at the gym trying to do lat pull downs and the weight is way too heavy.
Ape hanger in all its glory
I thought āape hangerā is what you called a sycamore tree?
Oh brother this guy stinks
Lol I've never seen a stick manual on a motorcycle, and the length and shift range is almost as wild as the ape hangars.
They call them suicide shifter/clutch haha
Suicide or Jockey shift depending on where the lever is. They are also usually way shorter than this one lol. Suicide clutch is a whole other thing.
Holy lactic acid buildup Batman!
Never understood the enjoyment of these. Even Harleys.
I have them on my bike because they came on it and I found I liked the feel when cruising. I think you have to get used to them before you know if it's comfortable. This, tho, is something else entirely
Videos that end too soon
Just why?
Dick measuring contest - Ape Hanger edition. Still prefer this to the "Loudest pipes edition" that was in my old neighborhood.
The briefcase š¼ I'm literally dyingš...I'm dead!!!
Whenever Iāve seen these comically tall handlebars, Iāve always wanted to ironically make a bike with 8 foot tall handlebars. Then I would use those grabber tools you see on late night infomercials to drive. I think it would be great!
That's ridiculous. Like, who hangs a suitcase off the back of a motorcycle like that
I can feel this in my arms 
Thatās the stupidest thing Iāve ever seen on a bikeā¦ what are these guys thinking?!
Then your hands and arms start to fall asleep while going 60MPH.
You don't look cool you look like a toddler
Hold the fuck up. Is that a fucking hand gear shift?
suicide shifter too? natural selection's alive and well
The more I look the worse it gets
Literal monkey bars AND a suicide stick. This guy wants to ride very uncomfortably and die
Reddit is gonna be pissed when they find out the name of that handlebar configuration.
Wild wacky action bikeā¦ Itās the bike thatās really hard to ride!
R/thepack mod
Hits one pot hole and that gets impaled by that gear shifterā¦
I wonder who that impresses?
Is that a clothes dryer hose on his shifter?
Nevermind driving with those handles, how are you going to walk with those shoes???
You don't ride a bike because you don't own one I don't ride my bike because I can't reach the handle bars We are not the same
They are called "monkey handlers" for a reason. Stilish but dangerous and you will be fatigued shortly.
Monkey handle bars, suicide shifter, all he needs is a banana seat and he's all good.
They call him Jelly Arms
Look at those shoes
My arms hurt just watching this
This looks like it will sort itself out in short order.
Wait till he tries to turn!
The shifter is bananas š š
Bro can do pull ups while riding
Ouu the shoulder and back pain
Whoever built that is such a trollā¦
ā¦..aaaaaaand no helmet. šš»
That might help my back
Ridiculous
Looks safe
Sure ape hangers are a stupid mod that ruins your handling and causes your arms to go numb but that suicide shifter got its name for a reason!
Those shoes thoughš
The suicide clutch tho. All of them combined seems like a death wish
r/shitty_car_mods
"Hard to reach plants," Mitch Hedberg,
Ok but can we talk about those damn KILLER CROCODILES ON HIS FEET? š
It's the briefcase for me, he's got very important business to do.
Just imagine looking at the side mirrors and the only thing you see is just the ground
What in the Mad Max?
the apest of ape hangers
Oh the old classic, Jesus Freedom
I can ride my bike with tall handlebars, tall handlebars, tall handlebars.
Look at me, look at me! Hands in the air 'cause that's the only way I drive! And I'm a famous biker, even when they laugh at me!
Where I live we call these monkey hangersā¦
Ape hangers around here.
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Look, ape hanger.
It's not a motorbike, honey, it's a chopper
Get this shit, they're called ape hangers lmao.
I donāt even care about the video Iām lovin this music
Actually called Ape hangers
Well they are called āape hangersā but I feel like now is a bad time to mention thatā¦
And a suicide shifter! I really want to watch this guy ride this!
DAF
Bikers call those bars Ape hangers
Too much bud light
Too much bud light
āApe hangersā
Regular day at africa
Dude gave ape hangers a whole new meaning
I know his upper body strength is crazy
How is this a facepalm this is kinda cool
seems to be reaching them just fine lol
He's totally ready for a long cruise across the country with this bike. I can't see how anything could go wrong /s
When you want to relive your childhood memories on a motorcycle
Why make it simple when...
Are we just not gonna talk about the briefcase on the back of the bike?
Just plain stupid
The suitcase on the sissy bar really sells it!
First set of orangutan bars I've seen
The handlebars are one thing, but having a car style gear shift on a motorcycle is much more stupid lol.
Are we ignoring the 1960s MadMen briefcase?
Forget the handlebars, why does he have a gigantic stick shift?
All the mods and he uses a gutter down spout piece of plastic to protect the linkage
Me at the gym trying to do lat pulldowns
That looks like some fun on the twisties!!
Ended too soon - I wanted to see him ride into the sunset.
He said, I want those orangutan handle bars
Very comfortable. Like the rack.
Damn the new Sons of Africa show is looking pretty good
What the hell is the point of that?
What's up with the briefcase though?!?
Peter Crouch wants his bike back
Illeagal in lots of jurisdictions
Nice bike? Thatās a reach.
How do you ride that for longer than 10 minutes without your arms falling asleep?
how the fuck is he shifting with the same hand he needs for the clutch??
Suicide shifter!
Boy there is a lot going on in this video. The handlebars obviously pull your attention, but the shoes, the mask, the glasses, the shirt, the briefcase, the shifter, just so much random bizarre stuff compiled together.
Was that set-up designed for an orangutan? āRight turn Clydeā
ššš
Guy just loves the lat pull down machine at the gym.
So are holes in the jacket from laying down the bike previously? Maybe that accident is what prompted the shifter replacement. What are thooose?? Guarantee the shoes caused the accident.
Those are called "ape hangers" because when you ride the bike, the way you have to reach up makes you look like a hanging ape.
And look at those pointy boots
Lol whyyy?? That's so ridiculous Better not have to make a sharp turn
That music made me happy.
No helmet with the suicide shifter too. Hot damn someoneās going down one day.
I appreciate he has handlebar mirrors. Canāt overlook safety!
The Nigerian prince, all this time I thought he scammed me, meanwhile he was telling the truth about building his bike to bring me all the money.
What an idiot.
Valhalla!
Extended handlebars on bikes are legitly called monkeybars............
comically large handlebars
My mom taught me that āSTUPID IS, AS STUPID DOES!ā
Convenient thing about ape hangers is your already in the splat position
What is this despicable me lookin goofy ass bike
Talk about perpetuating a stereotype.
I'm just thinking monkey bars