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Nov 15, 2013 | 10:33 AM

#11

mikelikesbikes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jimfount00

How do you feel about the width of these bars. Seems the controls are pretty far outside of the fairing.

I am considering these but also like the Twin Peaks 13". They seem to be a little more narrow and more behind the fairing. I'm worried after all this work I will feel like they are too wide.

Thanks,

J

Look into 12" KST Kustoms Mayhem bars. I recently had them put on my bike and feel nothing coming over the Memphis Shades fairing. Look a lot like OP's but a bit more sinister at the bottom turn like at the top.

Nov 15, 2013 | 11:10 AM

#12

traildog

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From: Indiana

Everyone keeps telling me I need apes.......Not sure why.

Yours look great....I love shiney stuff.......

Nov 15, 2013 | 07:56 PM

#13

dennyo

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From: Jamestown, CA

Looks Good , Nice Job ,

Nov 16, 2013 | 08:17 AM

#14

Chicago Fan 33

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From: Illinois

IMO the wider the apes the better the control. I also think they are more comfortable...

Nov 16, 2013 | 12:29 PM

#15

Sofakingkev

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From: The Bay, CA

Solid work my friend! This is my next project.

Nov 16, 2013 | 03:58 PM

#16

LoneBone

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From: Whiskey Falls, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigGelvis

Day 1:
Well, I dont remember much about day one. This all started on a Saturday night while sipping on a bottle of Makers Mark.

I can't think of a better way to start a project...

Those apes look sweet btw...

Quote:

Originally Posted by goo

FWIW, I shitcanned the apes on my 'bones. I find I like a bike that looks like a '40's machine more than the '60's (ape) look.

That's fascinating.

Thanks for sharing....

Dec 28, 2013 | 03:24 PM

#17

ericj205

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From: Huntsville, AL

nice ride. do you recall what lengths you ended up with on the clutch and brake? I assume you have cable clutch (not hydraulic) and for the brake line did you just replace the line going from the master cylinder to the ABS module?