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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff W
Thanks for the answers, looks like the Apes dont cuase any long ride discomfort...I am really been eyeballing the Carlini 14" Evil Apes..im 5'11" and im hopingmy hands will be just about shoulder hight with those. the others i was looking at was the Wild1 chubby's 8" Tbars or drag bars whatever they call them, with pull back. pretty hard decisions since its so much money, you darn sure better like what ya get. im leaning Apes but could still go either way.
Uhhhhhhh, iz the wifey/GF aware o' this small detail ???????? Might wanna save the $$$ for rent on yur nu playc, if'n she findz owt !!!!!

I run apes on the Cap'n, obviously.
But ne'er noticed the finnerz goin' numm. My azz hurtz so bad, woodunt notice the finnerz!!!!!!

J/K I'm 6'5", and if I didn't run apes, I'd look like the Hunchback o' Noder Daym !!!
 
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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You know it might depend on the bike. I had 16" apes on my Softail, and never noticed any issues. On my Wide Glide, hated 'em. I'm talking about for long rides, because I loved the look on both bikes. Didn't run a windshield on either one, that's cheating.
 
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Just got back from a trip and I have mini apes and they were perfect.
650 one day and 800 miles another day, oh and did I mention that I'm 65 years old?
 
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