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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Getting ready to pick up a set of Gimp Apes.....any of you have pics of 12 and 16 inchers? Trying to decide as I have 18 inch apes now. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Default RE: 12 or 16 inch Gimps
I have 12" Chubby's on mine.
 
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Because of the way the Nash measures their Gimps, the 12 inchers are really about the same height as the stock street bob mini-apes. The 16" gimps are more comparable to 14.5" apes. You'll want to keep that in mind.

My sig is of my 16" gimps. Do a search for member 'waterman7474'. He has a set of 12" Gimps on his ride. If you currently have 18" apes that are "regular" apes, the 16" Gimps are going to feel at least 4"+ shorter than what you have now.

Have you thought about their 14" Gimps?? Would be a good compromise.

Personally, I love mine. They are at about a perfect height for me - any higher, and I'd probably feel too uncomfortable (plus, too illegal, here in Illinois).
 
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Default RE: 12 or 16 inch Gimps
...I mentioned 14" Gimps. Do a search for member 'revolution'. He has 14" Gimps and plenty o'pictures.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Here is a pic with 14" Gimps. They are not much higher than oe im my opinion.



 
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hope it helps
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Default RE: 12 or 16 inch Gimps
the bar I have are 12" but they are not Gimps, they are made very well and the price isabout 1/2 as much.

my jeans getting tighter,since that last post

your bike is Looking FN Great Revolution!!!!
 
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I do not have gimps, but I have 16" Gorillas and they are 16" in. Not sure this helps, but do not forget your riser hight.
 
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I think I'm gonna snag a set of the Z bar gimps....kinda dig those.
 
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