Not being judgemental...but what are the appeal of ape hangers?

 

I don't know about the real tall ones but I can see raising Bars to a degree that it will make you sit more upright. In my thinking by doing this it will releave a lot of lower back ache from leaning over to reach the bars. I have thought about raising mine just for that reason but haven't yet.  

I have a V-star 1100 Silverado and would love to find some bars that add about 4-6 inches of rise and 3-4 inches of pull back. When I sit forward on the bike it's much more comfortable, but it feels a bit "forced". If I could sit normal and not have that "reaching and bent over" feel that would be awesome. Mini apes would do that. And I'm only 5'7". Someone 6' plus must really suffer....  

For some risers, you may want to look at:
http://www.scootworks.com/shop.cgi/page=partsyamhandle.htm/SID=1215400694.12934

May not give you quite as much as you are looking for, but, you wouldn't need new brake lines, cables, wires, etc.  

I put some 13.5 Flanders on my 1500 Vulcan Classic. What I like about them is it feels like I'm riding a motorcycle now. My hands rest just below level with my sholders and is very nice position. Wouldn't have a bike with out them now.