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Old May 11, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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I don't care for them, they don't look confortable at all. But that's just me, I'm sure there are a lot of riders who like that look.
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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they aren't that big...he just has em pushed way the hell forward..makes em look bigger than they are...mine would look like that to if I had em that far forward.
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Those apes do look kinda tall.
 

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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Sickkkkkkk! Looks awesome man. Where was the pic taken?
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jokerx
Isn't that Anubissss?
Hahahaaaa!

I thought exactly the same thing!!

I'd like to see him turn tight in a parking lot...
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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I found it in Rockstorephotos.com This guy takes pics all day long on saturday and sunday...
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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a bit overstated...
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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I almost made it to the Rock Store once... Next time I try I'll have to meet up with you Andrew. Great pic by the way.
 

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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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I think it looks cool, but uncomfortable as well. But, as I have never tried it I suppose I shouldn't judge.

I don't get why apes are positioned so far forward, it looks weird to me... JMO.
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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ouch with the bugs without the jacket and short sleeves. "Yikess", bee right into the under arm. Not my thing, but I know a few riders around here running apes like that.
 
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