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Default 14 in handlebars for Switchback

I have a 2012 Switchback with an aftermarket batwing fairing:

https://hoppeindustries.com/products/quadzilla-for-switchback

The bike has Helibars on it and I want to get some 14 in Wild 1 bars put on. I'm not sure if I should be getting standard 14 in apes or 14 in Bagger bars. The Bagger bars seem to be the better option being that they are curved on the bottom to clear a fairing. Would I be safe getting either of these bars?

The stereo head unit is about 9 inches across. This is the measurements from Wild 1 for standard 14 inch apes:

36.5" WIDE, 9" CENTER, 10" PULLBACK, 42° WRIST ANGLE

Sounds like the bars would be cutting it close in clearing the head unit.
 
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