Question for Carlini Apes owners
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10-21-2014, 08:27 AM
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Question for Carlini Apes owners
So I want to begin my next mod. I am loving the look of the 1.5's but the width sounds pretty wide. I see that the 1.25's isn't as wide but you loose that beefy look a little. Does the width of the 1.5's feel as wide as it sounds? Just trying to get as much input as I can so I make a good 1st decision.
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I am 5 ' 10" with shorter arms. I chose the 1.25 Carlini Gangster Apes for that reason. They are 36.5 " from end to end.
The 1.50" are like 41" end to end. I sat on a bike with them and like I thought way too wide for me.
Do they look a little better, yes. But its not a world of difference as far as looks go. You gotta draw the line some where between looks and comfort.
The 1.50" are like 41" end to end. I sat on a bike with them and like I thought way too wide for me.
Do they look a little better, yes. But its not a world of difference as far as looks go. You gotta draw the line some where between looks and comfort.
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I am 5 ' 10" with shorter arms. I chose the 1.25 Carlini Gangster Apes for that reason. They are 36.5 " from end to end.
The 1.50" are like 41" end to end. I sat on a bike with them and like I thought way too wide for me.
Do they look a little better, yes. But its not a world of difference as far as looks go. You gotta draw the line some where between looks and comfort.
The 1.50" are like 41" end to end. I sat on a bike with them and like I thought way too wide for me.
Do they look a little better, yes. But its not a world of difference as far as looks go. You gotta draw the line some where between looks and comfort.
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10-21-2014, 10:56 AM
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In my quest for the right bars I had a set of apes that were roughly that wide and while not uncomfortable when I had windshield or fairing off the "sail" effect was horrible. Currently have 14 inch gangsters that I love, 5'11". I run a le pera seat most of the time that drops me so just under my shoulders. I run a mustang vintage wide when on road trip and it raises me up and lowers arms but still comfy cause I can lean back into back rest. I suggest taking a broomstick and hold it at where each would put your arms.
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In my quest for the right bars I had a set of apes that were roughly that wide and while not uncomfortable when I had windshield or fairing off the "sail" effect was horrible. Currently have 14 inch gangsters that I love, 5'11". I run a le pera seat most of the time that drops me so just under my shoulders. I run a mustang vintage wide when on road trip and it raises me up and lowers arms but still comfy cause I can lean back into back rest. I suggest taking a broomstick and hold it at where each would put your arms.
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I am 5 ' 10" with shorter arms. I chose the 1.25 Carlini Gangster Apes for that reason. They are 36.5 " from end to end.
The 1.50" are like 41" end to end. I sat on a bike with them and like I thought way too wide for me.
Do they look a little better, yes. But its not a world of difference as far as looks go. You gotta draw the line some where between looks and comfort.
The 1.50" are like 41" end to end. I sat on a bike with them and like I thought way too wide for me.
Do they look a little better, yes. But its not a world of difference as far as looks go. You gotta draw the line some where between looks and comfort.
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10-21-2014, 01:20 PM
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