I appreciate it brotha!! In regards to the width, it ain't bad bro. Again, I'm a smaller stature homeboy, and it ain't bad. But if your main goal is comfort over looks, u probably are better off going for the 1.25 width bars.

 

I went with the 1.5" bars because I have the 52mm inverted forks on my bike and I thought they would look better than the 1.25" bars. No problems with the width on them; they're actually very comfortable. If I had the standard FX front end I would have gone with the 1.25"

 

It's not the width of those bars that will be a problem for you at 5'11". It's going to be the 12" rise. Your fists are going to be about even with your nips. Should have went with the 14" minimum if you wanted them to be even with your shoulders; 16" if you wanted them above.

 

Even though the Flying Apes run about 1-1/2" taller than advertised?

 

Thanks for all the input everyone...I just ordered the 14" 1.5 Flying Apes with the chrome High Roller risers. The bars will go on March 21st. I'l be sure and come back to post pics. If anyone has input on cable lengths, that would be much appreciated.

 

Good choice bro, I wouldnt of went less. The 14's flying apes should be around your shoulders. U should be good bro.

 

I went with +12 MS cables and I have just enough slack. Do yourself a favor and mount the bars and take your own measurements....

 

I contacted Carlini about cable length...they sell cable kits, but the sales person was unable to tell me the appropriate lengths for my bike. I contacted Magnum Shielding...same result. Finally, I contacted Wild1 (even though I'm going with Carlini bars) and they were very responsive and provided cable lengths for their 14" apes on a Deluxe with 1.5" risers (Clutch+6 & Throttle, Idle & Brake+8). I did some math and came up with this for the 14" 1.5 Flying Apes: Clutch+10 & Throttle, Idle & Brake+12. I added 1.5" to the Wild1 rise height since the Carlinis are closer to 15.5". I then added 2.5" to the left and right side since the Carlinis are 5" wider overall. With the extra 1.5" height added to the extra 2.5" width on each side, +10 on the left and +12 on the right adds up perfectly.

If I'm crazy, please chime in with your input. If it makes sense, please say so. Otherwise, I'll likely order the cables with the numbers I came up with.

Here's my promise to the forum: I've seen countless "What size cables do I need" threads that never go anywhere because the OP never follows-up after installing the bars. When I get these bars on (3/21/2015), I promise to come back to this thread and post my findings so it'll be more clear for others in the future. Wish me luck...who knows, maybe this should be the beginning of a very long thread about proper cable lengths for specific bikes and bars???

 

Hey Dude, get off my bike! Seriously, My bike is going to look pretty much like yours when I'm done this winter. You have good taste, my friend!

 

Thanks bro, we all know it's a money pit