Hope you won't tell my Mom that I wasn't completely subservient to your wishes.

 

I've got 14"s on my FXD & can touch down hard parts as easily as I could with the stock low-rise bars. It's a bit different feeling, leaning through a curve with ape, vs. being on top of the bike with lower bars, but it takes the twisties just the same. Am I little slower? I hope so. My days of rearsets, climbing around on the bike, weighting pegs, trail braking, etc. are far behind me. 14" apes & floorboards still let me go faster than I ought to.

 

Back to my post. Bill at brs custom bars will make u bars however u want them. There's some measurements u do for.him to place your hands exactly where you want them. My bike handles fantastic. I have my hands place right at shoulder height so no tingling or numbing. Doesnt hurt to call him. But he will talk to you for 45 min lol

 

I called at BRs, the other day and spoke to Traci, (maybe his wife?), and she was very helpful. They seem like a good company to deal with and $300 seems like a fair price for a set of "custom made" bars.

If you don't mind, (and you may have stated this already), but what are the dimensions of your bars? Height, pullback, width (tip to tip), and width at base. Also, how tall are you?

I'm guessing that you liked the clean look of the New Wave 2 instead of the "thunbnail" of the New Wave 3? They look pretty cool too.

 

kreeess,

Look at the Magnum Shielding website (https://www.magnumshielding.com/) and use the "Search by Bike" dropdowns, they have all the stock lengths and you should be able to figure out what you need from their charts. Also, search for deals... my Magnum stainless braided brake line was only $30.

 

Cool thanks for this! In sure OP can use this info also when it comes to cable upgrade

 

You bet I can..and will!!!

This has been a very helpful and informative Thread. Thanks for all the comments.

Anyone else...feel free to chime in.


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I just switched over to burly outlaw mini apes, and what an amazing difference. Not only in handling, but in the lack of back pain while riding!
I would have never thought ten inch apes with a 2 in riser would be so comfortable.

 

I just switched from stock, to Apes on my 2012 Fatbob, and can honestly say that the apes are more comfortable and definitely funner then stock, IMO. I've had two major back surgeries (two-level fusions) so I was kinda worried that the apes would eff with my back, but all went good.

If you're open to other apes, i'd highly recommend looking into the 16" LA Chopper "Tree Huggers", they are bad *** and definitely turns heads with the massive 1.5" diameter and CLEAN looks, due to the lack of additional risers (internal lug for adjustment). Like you, I searched for hours looking for just the right look, and they receive excellent reviews. Good luck!

 

Love this response. If the only answers posted on this forum were only directly related to the original question there would be about 2 posts on each thread. Where's the fun in that? It's the bullshit that makes me keep reading.

Oh, and by the way, I have found that my 16 inchers have greatly inproved handling and control (for me). I too am a parachute at speeds over 70 (unless the winds at my back, then I'm perfect).