I've got 16s but I did tilt them back a tad so I could straighten my back more. No numbness. My hands are almost parallel to my shoulders. They were on the bike when I got them. At first I didn't think id like them but they grew on me. Honestly 14s would probably fit me better but not enough to justify the cost.

 

I have some wild1 chubby's on my street bob. 14". They are a lot more comfortable than the stock mini apes. I love mine. Took a 4,300 mile trip last summer and never had a problem with circulation. I am 5'8" tall and the bars come to even with my shoulders.

 

thanks for the help means a lot

 

I had 12" apes on my 2005 Road King. I'm tall, so they were just barely below shoulder height. I didn't ride that bike much, and traded it at very low miles for a 2011 Street Glide. I like the SG glide so much better, and I think it was because of the apes on the RK. My hands would go numb after a while, and I didn't have the confidence in the twistys. I love the look of apes, but would not do them again unless I was building a chopper or bobber.

 

I have 14" apes and 300 mile rides without a windshield traveling the highway or whatever are easy.
I have done 2 saddlesore 1000 rides, a 1500 mile bun burner ride and a 2000 mile saddlesore ride with these 14" apes on and no problems at all with my arms, I did use a windshield on those rides though.
There was a problem with my wrist on the 2000 miler though becuase of holding the throttle for so long, after a week it was better but it had me scared. I'll never attempt 2000 miles in less than 48 hours again... well I do have a throttlemate now so maybe I shouldn't say never.

 

that guy in the video is nuts

 

I ride 16's with a bare metal seat pan. My hands are over my shoulders....I am 5' 5" tall. I have rode hundreds of miles at a time. Although my apes are narrow ( which may help alot) I didn't see anyone mention SWEEP. I tried 3 different apes before these. they way they drop and sweep, there is no pressure on my wrist.....more ergonomic i guess. do a little research on the different angles,drop and sweep as well, not just height. There are alot of different styles out there, one set of 14's might be more uncomfortable than a set of 20's depending on sweep. IMHO this is an area that is overlooked by alot of people. I would never go back to any other bars, love these, had way more discomfort with drags.

 

Pretty much. Until I put the 4" riser on I would get wicked back pain. Amazing how much that little chunk of metal helps.
There is such thing as going overboard however up to 14" or so should improve comfort