Softail slim gangster apes
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: NH
Thanks for the input guys. After reading these posts, and seeing what some of you taller guys said about the 16"s, I think I'll end up going with the 14"s with the high roller risers. My next question, which would also be pertinent if I go with the 16"s as well is, should I compensate extra on my cable length? For example, if I went with the 14"s, with the risers, that should theoretically be about 16.5"s give or take a little bit. So, I should go with the 15-17 cables if I buy the 14"s and 18-20 if I get the 16"s. Carlini said I would be fine with the exact length, i.e. 12-14 for the 14"s and 15-17 for the 16"s but it doesn't seem right to me.
@ED- Those wheels are sick man.
@ED- Those wheels are sick man.
Make it easy on yourself and get the cables through carlini also. That's what I did. Cables were perfect
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Novice
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Kansas
Looks good man. I'll probably just end up going with the 15-17" just to bed safe. I'm going to place the order for everything this week.
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From: Kansas
Yeah I plan on getting everything I need through them.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Chicago
This thread is awesome! I'm also ordering 14" gangster apes for my '13 slim in black. Thanks for starting this thread @littleredcrate. Im also 5'10" and was wondering the same. Helped out a lot brother. And also thanks for your service.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: East Texas
I've considered apes they look bad *** just not sure if I would like riding arms up don't know. Great thread though lot of good info guess I need to go test ride something that has apes see how it feels.
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Novice
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From: Kansas
Well gents, after a ton of thought, research and recommendations, I pulled the trigger on the 1.5" thick 14" gangster apes, high roller risers, 15-17" cables, bushings and the electrical extension to go with it. I ordered them today so they will be waiting at my house when I get home from overseas. I'll be installing them early next month and I'll post pictures. Thanks for all the info guys and I hope everyone had a great 4th of July!
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Waukesha WI
I been back and forth about getting them on my Slim. I like the look of the stock bars but I also like the comfort of apes. My only concern is the width of the bars. Don't want them too wide for when I have the bars turned.
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From: x
Well gents, after a ton of thought, research and recommendations, I pulled the trigger on the 1.5" thick 14" gangster apes, high roller risers, 15-17" cables, bushings and the electrical extension to go with it. I ordered them today so they will be waiting at my house when I get home from overseas. I'll be installing them early next month and I'll post pictures. Thanks for all the info guys and I hope everyone had a great 4th of July!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 392
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From: East Texas
My Slim is my 3rd HD. I traded in a 2006 SG. It didn't fit me as well as my Slim does if you were to compare the two bikes if they were stock. Back when I first started riding I didn't like the idea of apes. But then I put some Monkey Bars on my Slim. I am only 5'7. Had my bars put one over winter one year. Pulled it out of storage and 5 min down the road I loved it. You might not think it, but it is comfortable. Hands never went numb.
I been back and forth about getting them on my Slim. I like the look of the stock bars but I also like the comfort of apes. My only concern is the width of the bars. Don't want them too wide for when I have the bars turned.
I been back and forth about getting them on my Slim. I like the look of the stock bars but I also like the comfort of apes. My only concern is the width of the bars. Don't want them too wide for when I have the bars turned.