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Jul 10, 2011 | 02:53 PM

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I know what those barsare for. Im not completely retarded. I just like the look. Also, I have the massive front end on my bike and 15 inch wide bars already.

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Originally Posted by DD&Weevil

Far from me telling someone what bars to put on their bike, but a couple of things;
First, the Santee bars you linked are bagger apes. The bends in the center of the uprights are meant to clear a fairing, which is why the fitment is for FLH/touring models.
Second, the center width on those bars is almost 16 inches. Your Fatboys center width across the nacelle is 10 inches. Which means you'll have almost 3 inches hanging out past the width of nacelle on each side.
Just sayin'.

Jul 10, 2011 | 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJLocke

what are those that you have on your heritage? how do they fit (on you)... the only thing I am scared of is getting bars that are too tall or too short. I want them to be right at or just a little under my shoulders and I am 6 ft. On post, this guy had some 18's and he got a no ride order and I dont want that to happen to me.

They're 16" Chubbies. In line with the forks, they are about shoulder high. Pushed forward almost to the windshield, they're about one hand higher than my shoulders. Love 'em...

Jul 10, 2011 | 08:52 PM

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They're 16" Chubbies. In line with the forks, they are about shoulder high. Pushed forward almost to the windshield, they're about one hand higher than my shoulders. Love 'em...

And how tall are you?

Jul 10, 2011 | 09:00 PM

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If your doing apes do yourself a huge favor and internally wire them, as you will thank me later.

Jul 10, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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And how tall are you?

6'1". Hope this gives you a better idea...

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Jul 10, 2011 | 09:58 PM

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very nice... I think I am going to go with the 14s. I have a lower lepera bucket seat and I am about to lower it 2 inches. Thanks for the pic. That is the most help Ive gotten yet haha

Jul 10, 2011 | 10:51 PM

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Not a problem, glad to be of any help I can. Be sure to post up pics...good luck!

Jul 10, 2011 | 11:07 PM

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FYI, I have a lowered 05 Heritage with 18" Chubbies (Le Pera seat). I am 6' and the bars are maybe 2" over my shoulders. The bars are maybe 1/2" from the windshield (tilted forward of forks. SJ Ron