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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Hey fellas

I love my mini-apes, but I love the look of aped z bars, from Rocket Bobs or Licks. How do they compare? It looks like z bars have the same look as mini-apes, but do they offer the same comfort?
 

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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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I just ordered a set of Road Six Customs 12 inch zbars, ill let you know this weekend how they compare, All I know is they look sick
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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I have some 8" mini apes from Noise Skinny Cycles. They are super comfortable.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Two replies?!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I've run both in the past. Both are comfy, but most Z-Bars are a bit narrower than baby apes. If there's a motorcycle thats was built with Z-Bars in mind...it was the Street Bob. The next bars for my Low Rider will be 10 inch Z-Bars. Not sure from who yet.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Not quite a SB but close enough. 05' superglide 12" R6C z bars. I love these bars. I was ready to get rid of the bike until I put on these bars. You will not be disappointed with the R6C z bars.

 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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i've got a pair of biltwell keystones and a pair of road 6 apes .. like them both equally

to answer your question the road six bars are super comfy which is why i keep them on most of the time
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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i have a set of 10 in wideglide mini`s and replaced them with 14 in big mistake
 
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:58 AM
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Has anyone seen the bars from this guy?

http://www.harley-handlebars.com/
 
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z bars... tilt your hands for a more relaxed and natural feel while riding... mini apes are cool too though its personal pref... look for a bike that has them on it and see how they feel for you...
 
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