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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 11:54 AM
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Took off that Bon Jovi seat and went bare bones with a reg non studded bib. I am thinking carlini 16" apes next. I am 5'8" and measuring I feel that 16's will be ok. Anyone have a similar set up?


 

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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good move.

I'd suggest doing away with the football air cleaner, but JMHO.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:08 PM
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That's on my hefty list lol
 
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Im 5'8" and I have a lepera barebones seat with 16" Carlini gangsters on my stock risers. Fits me just right. You should be fine.
 
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Originally Posted by baloot-boy
Im 5'8" and I have a lepera barebones seat with 16" Carlini gangsters on my stock risers. Fits me just right. You should be fine.
thanks for the response! I checked your album and they look awesome... I just fear that if I buy 14's I will wish I just did 16's...
 
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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The bare bones seat looks great. I ran it on my sporty, not the most comfortable seat on long rides but it sure does look sleek and badass.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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well I have my bon jovi seat with backrest / bib on ebay but it if doesn't sell maybe I will just keep that setup as my long ride switch out
 
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It's not a bad idea. I kept my stock seat for that same reason but never switched them out haha. I cared more about my bike looking cool than how comfortable I was.
 
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Here's a pic with me with my 16 carlinis. Not too low and not too high.

 
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