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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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anybody running carlini original apes
 
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IMO Carlini missed the boat with these. I love the look of traditional apes and was considering going with these. The width is a no-go for me though. Tried dealing with it with the Gangster apes and just couldn't do it. Form should follow function. Hill Country Customs offers a narrow ape with traditional bends, but only with an 18" rise. Too bad, 1.25" 16's at about 35" end to end, 11" center width would look fantastic.
 
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