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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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Well, I've been working on the bike for a while, changing things here and there, and I'm finally getting to a point where I think she looks rather good. I'm very happy as she sits but definitely have more things planned. I just received my pair of BR Custom bars that will go on in the winter so I can't wait for that. Anyway, here she is....

 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Looks great.

Why are you getting new bars? Those bars look sweet. Uncomfortable? I'm having a hard time figuring out what apes to get on my 12 FatBob.
 
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Looking tuff fo' sho'!
 
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Originally Posted by Craigmier
Looks great.

Why are you getting new bars? Those bars look sweet. Uncomfortable? I'm having a hard time figuring out what apes to get on my 12 FatBob.
They are actually very comfortable bars (they are RSD Vintage apes), I just did about 1000 miles in two days with those bars and had no comfort issues. I'm going with 1 1/4" diameter bars and also a bit higher, mainly a looks thing.
 
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Good looking bike.
 
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They are actually very comfortable bars (they are RSD Vintage apes), I just did about 1000 miles in two days with those bars and had no comfort issues. I'm going with 1 1/4" diameter bars and also a bit higher, mainly a looks thing.
Are they 14"? Did you have to buy a cable kit or did the stock length work?

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Originally Posted by FlatBlack12Bobber
Are they 14"? Did you have to buy a cable kit or did the stock length work?

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I believe on paper, the Vintage Apes are 12" but they measure about an inch more than that, about 13". All the stock wiring and cables worked with these bars.
 
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