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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 05:32 AM
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How are the apes working out for you since you switched? I put mine back on this weekend and it seems to be much more comfortable but I still feel like drags look better. Maybe it's the shape of these bars? I feel like my bike is the only one that doesn't look right with apes.
I like the apes better, for looks and comfort. I think they look the best on yours also. Its just a pov thing. The one thing I didnt like was how skinny the front end looked, but I painted the lowers and trees black to visually break up the front, and it helped a lot. I also have mine tilted forward a little, I think it helps w/ the profile, and it lightens the steering input a little.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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I would say keep the apes, but it is a matter of what you like.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kp877
How are the apes working out for you since you switched? I put mine back on this weekend and it seems to be much more comfortable but I still feel like drags look better. Maybe it's the shape of these bars? I feel like my bike is the only one that doesn't look right with apes.
I think your bike looks better with the mini apes, not a fan of the drag bar look, could be because i am a little bias. All my bikes have had apes, nothing else. I have ridden other bikes with other bars and none of them scream at me with comfort like the apes do. But, like everyone else has said, pick what you like best.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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I've got Carlini pullback drags on my Low Rider as well and like them alot. I've thought about putting 10" mini apes on there but have never ridden a bike with those on there and don't want to just do a blind changeup. The only thing I don't like about the drags is that I'm a bit hunched over when I ride and my jacket bunches up and pushes into my neck.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Wakko47
I've got Carlini pullback drags on my Low Rider as well and like them alot. I've thought about putting 10" mini apes on there but have never ridden a bike with those on there and don't want to just do a blind changeup. The only thing I don't like about the drags is that I'm a bit hunched over when I ride and my jacket bunches up and pushes into my neck.
Nice bike. I think I've seen yours before it was one or looks like one of the bikes I saw pictures of when I was trying to decide on a low rider or a wide glide
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 05:46 AM
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Couple hours with the mini apes not sure I like them either. Threw a set of stock bars with pullback risers on. The height feels good. I don't think it looks good at all though. Comfortable though, need to put some time in on them. This bike just doesn't look right no matter what I do.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 06:49 AM
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I vote apes!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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I would say the apes.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 06:57 AM
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Mini apes or drags. I think big apes are just trendy.
 
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