new apes test fit
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From: Ogden, UT
Hey, what's the "fun" in getting the right one the first time? My girlfriend has started asking me how many times I have changed a part every time I get a new part.
Seriously, I would go ahead and ride with the 14's for a while before you change em out. I have 12" apes and am very happy with them, keep my hands right at shoulder height which is most comfortable for me. I am thinking about trying slightly higher risers, but then I just like experimenting.
Seriously, I would go ahead and ride with the 14's for a while before you change em out. I have 12" apes and am very happy with them, keep my hands right at shoulder height which is most comfortable for me. I am thinking about trying slightly higher risers, but then I just like experimenting.
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From: Western MA
HOT DAMN...that is SWEET. I had 14's on mine before I went to the Carlini Lowdowns and they were perfect. 16's are definately cool but I think those are in perfect proportion to the bike. AWESOME
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From: Driftless Area
I agree with everything said, you take in your size and all else and go with what feels good. When I first put 10" apes on mine I didn't think they were tall enough, but after I put on the Le pera bare bones seat, which sits lower-Bingo!
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From: Nashville, TN
here's a few more pics to show the difference in size a little better. i think i'm going to stick with these.
also, my "garage"is the downstairs kitchen in our in-law apartment that attaches to my "man cave". i'm using the apartment to house my bike. i just had the whole thing remodeled.
also, my "garage"is the downstairs kitchen in our in-law apartment that attaches to my "man cave". i'm using the apartment to house my bike. i just had the whole thing remodeled.