I want the handlebars on my iron in a more comfortable position. I am debating between mini apes or different drag bars with more pull back to them and/or risers.

Looking for some opinions. Thanks.

 

Do apes, you are never really going to get a good feel for drags

 

I had drag bars on my bike on top of 9" risors, they looked great and were alot more comfortable after I raised them, butttttttttt, I love the 'Easy Rider' look so I recently put mini apes on my bike, I love it with the apes, they feel great just cruising down the highway at 60-65 mph...

 

I think it depends upon your personal preferences and physical size. I love my drag bars and just didn't care for the stock and buckhorn style. Mini apes would work for me but I wanted a lower profile look on the front end. You can add enough rise and pullback with drag bars if necessary if your reach is short. I would just go to the dealer and sit on a few bikes with both styles (dynas, softails, and sporties) until you find a set you like and then try to incorporate that feel into your bike, IMO.

 

I chose to go with the black 10' mini apes as my personal preference for both fit and look. I also changed the grips to the comfort HD grip and am pleased.

 

I am 5'11" and this fits me really nice.

 

How much pullback do you have now? Are you running stock bars? I've heard that 4 to 5 degrees of pull is pretty good for guys of average height (5 8" - 5 10"), but I think anything less would require quite a stretch.

 

Didn't care for the Black 10" Mini Apes that came on my 99 Sportster, just didn't feel like I would have full control in a tight situation and I prefer chrome over black. Went back with a set closer to stock, a bit narrower and not as much backward rake.

 

On just looks I like the mini apes better. I think it all depends on your height, reach and how comfortable it feels to you.

 

I think the mini apes with the mirrors hangin upside down would loook waay cool