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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 08:20 AM
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Default Request for pics - 2018+ Fat Bob with changed handlebars

Title says it all. I’m considering changing the stock bars and looking for pics and/or reviews of different styles.

Please post pics if you have them!

Attached pic is example. Would you say these are 12” mini apes?


 
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Here you go:
2020 Fat Bob with Trask Moto Bars plus 2.5" stock riser extensions. Perfect setup for me.
- No change to clutch or brake line needed.
- I did add +4" extensions on turn signals as there were barely long enough.
- Throttle and power cables all were long enough.



 

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Originally Posted by Calif Fat Bob
Here you go:
2020 Fat Bob with Trask Moto Bars plus 2.5" stock riser extensions. Perfect setup for me.
- No change to clutch or brake line needed.
- I did add +4" extensions on turn signals as there were barely long enough.
- Throttle and power cables all were long enough.


Very nice and thanks for sharing!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 10:15 PM
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Todd’s Cycle Strip bars 10” x 1.5”dia./Drag Specialties 3” Big Buffalo risers
 
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FM risers (9”) with FM fly moto bars.
 

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Awesome bikes! Thanks for the pics. I think I’m going with 12” apes that work with the stock 1.25” riser. I like the more curvy classic style bars like in the pic in the original post.
 
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Originally Posted by SgtThump
Awesome bikes! Thanks for the pics. I think I’m going with 12” apes that work with the stock 1.25” riser. I like the more curvy classic style bars like in the pic in the original post.
Make sure you find 12" apes with 1.5" diameter for the stock risers. If they are 1" or 1.25" you will need spacers to clamp the bars.

Good luck and post pics when you get them.
 
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Originally Posted by Calif Fat Bob
Make sure you find 12" apes with 1.5" diameter for the stock risers. If they are 1" or 1.25" you will need spacers to clamp the bars.

Good luck and post pics when you get them.
Ah. I was thinking the stock risers are 1.25”? I guess not. Well shoot. Not sure if I saw any bars with 1.5”, but I’ll check.

thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by Calif Fat Bob
Make sure you find 12" apes with 1.5" diameter for the stock risers. If they are 1" or 1.25" you will need spacers to clamp the bars.

Good luck and post pics when you get them.
Also, thanks for the info! I’m just starting the research, so you saved me a bunch of time. Appreciate it!
 
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