Installing Ape's

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Sep 23, 2011 | 04:49 PM

whovoy580

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Installing Ape's

I just got a 2012 FXDWG. I am installing my exhaust right now and figure i could do research before buying ape's for it. I am looking to install 14 or 15 in ape on my bike and I was wondering what size risers you guys would recommand.

Sep 23, 2011 | 05:02 PM

MacBean

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1" or 1 1/2" risers. any taller then that and it looks like you did not plan it out and should have gone with taller bars IMO. check local laws also some states your hands cant be any higher then your shoulders.

Sep 23, 2011 | 05:58 PM

whovoy580

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Thank you for the quick reply.. Should i look at ones the come back slightly or ones that come straight up?

Sep 23, 2011 | 06:56 PM

AussieTX

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Originally Posted by whovoy580

Thank you for the quick reply.. Should i look at ones the come back slightly or ones that come straight up?

you have some play in the apes to choose what angle you want them at

Sep 23, 2011 | 07:05 PM

LarryLives

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everyones opinion will vary... But I agree with Macbean, taller bars need short risers, and as for pull back risers, imo, get straights and use your bars to adjust the pull back that makes you comfortable.
again, jmo...