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Hi. I have a 2017 Wide Glide and would really like to do apes but am hesitant to spend the money and later regret it because they are uncomfortable. I ride about 5K per year. I am 5'10" and the dealer thought the 12s would be the best with the forward controls. Anyone have a Wide Glide with apes and how do you like them? Thanks.
I'm 6ft and am running 10" on 2" risers. They are to low by about 3-4". When I close my eyes and reach for the bars, I hit the mirrors every time. 13wg.
The higher you go, the more you will lose out in handling and control due to restricting your upper body leaning and also reaching higher for the bars. For 5'10, stick with the 12's and stock 1.5inch risers. 14s look badass though thats why I went with them lol. My dyna is strictly a bar hopper. I have other bikes for longer commutes.
I'm 5'9" and use the 12" bars with 1.5" straight risers and they are great. Shoulders and hands share weight of your arms and they look great. Leaning on turns you can't get as far over and arms get a bit cramped, but it's worth it unless you ride twisties 80% of the time.
Also 5'9": Not a wide glide... but there's wide glide parts on her .. anyway.... 10.5 fat minis on 4" risers, and forward controls. Very comfortable... and it handles great.
Hi. I have a 2017 Wide Glide and would really like to do apes but am hesitant to spend the money and later regret it because they are uncomfortable. I ride about 5K per year. I am 5'10" and the dealer thought the 12s would be the best with the forward controls. Anyone have a Wide Glide with apes and how do you like them? Thanks.
I'm 6'4" and quite broad. i was told a tip, that i will support as it worked for me and my 12 in HD Fat Mini-Ape Handlebar Kit on my 2015 wide glide
First, make sure nobody is looking, then sit on yer bike normally close your eyes and reach out to where you want you mits to be. Do this a few times, and where you consistently place your hands, is where your apes should be for comfort.
I'm 6' and broad shouldered, 10's with 2" risers were too low for me on my WG. It put my shoulders in a weird spot. I needed to go taller or down to drag bars. I've switched to 14's with 2" risers and the initial seems to be loads better. With snow on the ground I have no ride report, but I'm thinking it's all good.
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.. anyway.... 10.5 fat minis on 4" risers, and forward controls. Very comfortable... and it handles great.
