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Thinking about going to apes on the fatbob...

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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I think the key to pulling off apes on the FB is very short risers and minimum pull back. I've seen a few with 3" or more risers and it's just not something i'd go for.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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I just went and measured. I want a short riser and wild 1 572's 14.5" apes. I had the 572's on my RoadGlide and they were perfect for that setup. With the short risers this will be just what I want/need. Thanks again!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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keep us posted.. What + on cables you going to order??
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I think I am going to order the pre wired bars from Ebay and they give you the cables/lines needed. I am going to call them tomorrow for some info because I don't know just what is involved in changing the throttle and clutch cables.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AdrianVall
His apes came from http://www.brcustomcycles.com/Ape_Hangers.php They make the sickest apes I've seen. Kinda expensive though....

Those bars are sick as hell. Almost scary to put those spike ones on, but man they look good!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Those bars are sick as hell. Almost scary to put those spike ones on, but man they look good!!
Hell yeah.. best looking custom apes I've seen. I need to get me some.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Yes, this guys bike is the SHIZ-NIZZLE. I am not sure what the bars are called but these are THE bars for a Fat Bob. Try and find more pics of this guys bike, I know I saw others on here that show the bars from different angles.
I am "this guy" and thanks for the compliments. The bars are from BR Custom Cycles in New York. The owner (Brian I think??) is a really cool guy and basically will make the bars the way you want them. He will make whatever you want and he makes some really cool stuff.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NEW2BAG
I am "this guy" and thanks for the compliments. The bars are from BR Custom Cycles in New York. The owner (Brian I think??) is a really cool guy and basically will make the bars the way you want them. He will make whatever you want and he makes some really cool stuff.
I am a huge fan of Apes - I have 18's on my Sporty - but I'm not a fan of them on Fat Bobs. Right up until I saw yours - SICK! I was plannin on going with 12-14" risers and keepin the Stock bars, but now I'm re-thinkin that. I still don't theink that the "traditional" Apes look right on the FB - but these are the ****!!!!
 
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well I order a set of 572's wild 1's(14" apes) this morning through a local Indy shop. I should have them installed sometime in the next week or so hopefully. Thanks again.
 
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