Jake Barnes's definitions
A modification to the height of the handlebars on chopper-style motorcycles, raising the grips so far up above the seated rider that they appear to be "hanging" as they hold onto them; this causes the appearance of riders seeming similar to primates as they ride.
"My goodness, when Squid and Blade put those ape hangers on their bikes, they looked like two crazed gorillas."
by Jake Barnes June 16, 2005
Get the ape hangersmug.