.........apes suck.
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what bars do you think?
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2005
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I like the old style look of apes. I understand the drag bar thing, but my back doesn't anymore. I like the feel of the apes because I can sit up straighter and my back and shoulders don't bother me like they used to with the stock bars that my bike came with. I would just pick the bars that feel the best to you and enjoy the ride from then on.
I like the old style look of apes. I understand the drag bar thing, but my back doesn't anymore. I like the feel of the apes because I can sit up straighter and my back and shoulders don't bother me like they used to with the stock bars that my bike came with. I would just pick the bars that feel the best to you and enjoy the ride from then on.
jay.
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They sure do look good and I also like the seat that you have. I think that the whole bike looks good. I think that it's great that people do their own thing and have fun in the process.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
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The instalation of my 16s will be finished on Monday. They may be a bit high but I'm commited to an old cc rider vibe with my BOB so I went with it. I'll let you guys know when I ride it on Monday.
Stage III
Joined: Feb 2006
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Yep Drags on my 98 FXD , just putting on a pair of chubby drags 30.5 inch wide on 4.5 inch risers. Moved the speedo/taco onto the headlamp bracket . dl03 what make of pipes or those on your dyna
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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These guys don't realize that the drag bars don't work well with the FXD. I just put the 12" apes on mine and like the look. If I had my 1st choice it would've been the Arlen Ness Swing Back bars in the HD catalog, but mounting the speedo on there just didn't look right.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2006
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It depends on the bike and what "look" your looking for. I prefer the apes on my street bob, I knew I had to change the stock bars and I like the look of the drags, but the drags are "new" school, and the apes are "old" school. I like the apes better because I sit up straight. Believe it or not, they're very comfortable. But as earlier posted, be very careful because you can easily over do it.
