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Feb 14, 2010 | 01:22 AM

#11

RKKY

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6'0" here and put 16's with 2" risers on my Dyna and can ride all day with that set-up.

Feb 14, 2010 | 01:27 AM

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dope_man_21

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I have not ridden any bikes with apes, but I have tried on a few pair, the most comfortable for me were between 14 and 16 inch on a 4 inch pullback riser, but I really need to ride them to determine what I like best.

Feb 14, 2010 | 05:02 AM

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Tex42

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I am 6'4 and use 16 inch apes. Around town, no windshield, but traveling you need a windscreen to block that wind off your chest.. I don't like them to be above my shoulders as that gets very uncomfortable after awhile riding. Also be prepared to continually put them back where you want them as they tend to get loose.

Feb 14, 2010 | 05:19 AM

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dbleagle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tex42

Windshield with apes I don't get... no offense...

If your bars are loose... try making a couple of strips out of a soda can, cut them to the length of the circumference of your bars. Bolt them back up and you will probably never have the bars moving problem again. It has worked for me.

Charlie D.

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:00 AM

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Brockmeister

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I put 12's and a 3" riser on my '05 Sporty. They look cool and they are much more comfortable than the stock bars.

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:03 AM

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Brockmeister

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+1 on the Who Dat! Saints have been my favorite team since '72

Feb 14, 2010 | 03:57 PM

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IronAss

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Thanks for the responses. Some good feedback. Based on what I'm reading here I believe I'll wait until after I do the endurance run to put on the apes.
Thanks again.

Feb 14, 2010 | 04:44 PM

#18

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Not really in the ape range, the stock 07 heritage bars are I think 12 or so,, there just right at or maybe a little below shoulder height,, anyway for me I've never even though about chaning them, comfort + with them...