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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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a greeting from a biker Italian, excuse my bad English, I'm very admired your forum and all the components, I would ask for advice I'd like to mount a ape hangher
16 "on my super glide custom what you think, a greeting
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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i think you will like them, good luck on your install..

heres my old setup, 16" wild 1 chubbies

 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Apes definitly add a lot of stye to a bike, I am not sure how comfortable they are, I am trying to decide myself whether or not to get apes.....Good luck..Ciao
 
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I really like the convenience .... well I'll tell you later ..... when I'll mounted
 
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Apes all the way dude
 
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ok guys ,apes for ever ....................thanks for the advice. it's nice to talk to bikers harley home, aloha ...... sorry for English
 
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Originally Posted by WideGlideFever
Apes definitly add a lot of stye to a bike, I am not sure how comfortable they are, I am trying to decide myself whether or not to get apes.....Good luck..Ciao
I ride with 16s and I find them very comfortable. Your opinion may vary.

I also find that cornering is easier. (read: going through twisties.) It seems to take much less force because your hands are at a higher point to get the bike to go where you want it.

Again, your opinion may vary.
 
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Originally Posted by SC-Longhair
I ride with 16s and I find them very comfortable. Your opinion may vary.

I also find that cornering is easier. (read: going through twisties.) It seems to take much less force because your hands are at a higher point to get the bike to go where you want it.

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great, the problem in my humble opinion is the tingling in hands after so many miles, my fear, thank
 
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