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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Default Apes to your height?
I am about ready to pull the hammer on some apes for my 09 SB. I am 6'4" and am about 99% sure i am going to go with 17" apes, but then there is the 18" that might look just as sick. Who has tall bars and what works with taller guys. Pics please if you have them. Thank you!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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I'm 6'5" and have just put 18's on my Street Bob, also had them on my old Dyna.

Very comfy at anything below 80mph.

 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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I am also looking for 18's.. Check out hill country customs..
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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I'm 6' 1" and installing Wild one 16s, they feel good, but haven't got it out of the garage cause of the friggin snow and ice.
 
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I'm 5'6" and running 16's and loving them.
 
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i'm 6'2" and have 18" apes they are above my shoulders but i slouch when i ride... but i love apes...


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...neak-peek.html
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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69" tall with 16" bars and 2" risers. I'm thinking about going higher.
 
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I am 5'7" and want to go with 16", I had 16" on my sporty and wanted to go higher with 18". I figure 16" would be good on my Dyna because the neck and trees are higher on the Dyna then they are on the Sporty.
 
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I'm 5'10 and have 18's on my electra, they are perfect. switching to a lower seat tho so we'll see. They feel perfect for me now ...
 
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6'4" with Santee high bonanzes and love them! Check them out. Sorry no pics.
 
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