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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by wideglidebob
carlini seems to be the choice of the high rollers they sure are spendy, what makes them so popular
I guess that it is just that like many other newer apes out there, Carlini`s are different fron the traditional ape hangers geometry... and it´s quality is top notch.

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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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That is one sweet ride there Doc. I'd love to see more pics!!
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mjsawatzky
That is one sweet ride there Doc. I'd love to see more pics!!
better watch it they get you like they got me ab saying his bike looked good
 
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2004 RKC 16" Wild 1s

 
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18" / 1.5" Carlini gangster apes.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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16" setup from Hill Country Custom Cycles:



 
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DR.Greenthumb
Man, that is one good lookin bike even if it's a softail. J/k. Really is a good lookin bike.
 
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Originally Posted by SeniorChief56
you two proved nothing
you said "show it to me in writing"

and i gave you links to harley's website advertising the 10" mini apes that come stock on the street bob, then wild ones website advertising their 10" mini apes as the second selection down, then finally a link to a parts website advertising 10" mini apes made by flanders...

so harley, and two reputable bar manufacturers consider their 10" bars as mini apes....seems to be walking like a duck and quacking like a duck.....
 
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Originally Posted by toastman
you said "show it to me in writing"

and i gave you links to harley's website advertising the 10" mini apes that come stock on the street bob, then wild ones website advertising their 10" mini apes as the second selection down, then finally a link to a parts website advertising 10" mini apes made by flanders...

so harley, and two reputable bar manufacturers consider their 10" bars as mini apes....seems to be walking like a duck and quacking like a duck.....
there are baby apes, mini apes 12" apes, 12.5" apes, 14" apes. 16" apes, 18" apes, 20" apes, Pshyco apes. Can't find any bars that are "Apes". Carlini even makes 10" apes

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de..._____Inch_Rise

http://www.carlinidesign.com/handleb...gers/index.php

Mine are apes, just don't have the rise like others
 
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gotta love those apes.
 



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