What size of Apes should I get?
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What size of Apes should I get?
I have a 1998 Springer Anniversary, I am wanting to put some Apes on it but I can't decide what length to put on. I'm thinking 16's but I for the life of me can't visualize it. Any of you guys have any input or pictures of your bikes with apes?
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16's are pretty tall. May want to go to some bike nights and see what there is to see. Or if you have a dealership nearby with a large used bike inventory they may have a few to check out. Bars are a hard part to put on and know you will be happy with. I have been through plenty.
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I have an 05 Springer with 16" Wild 1 chubbies and 4" risers. I am 6' and when I am sitting on my bike, the grips are about shoulder high. Sorry but I'm not much for pics but I find this height very comfy for me. I don't know if you've ever ridden a bike with apes on it before but I've used this set up for a little over 9 years and taken many long trips this way, including around a 3000 mile round trip to Sturgis and back in '11 without any discomfort at all. I can also add that in those 9 years I've gone maybe around 80k miles that way but to each their own.
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I got the 12" apes on my Fatboy and wish I had gone for the 16". I'll upgrade eventually. My Brother has 14" apes and he's pretty happy with his. There was a springer at the local Harley dealer with 16" apes and it looked wicked!