Risers or Mini Apes?

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May 13, 2018 | 06:58 PM

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RANGER73

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Get a friend and sit on the bike, measure from the top of the trees to the hieght of your shoulders. That’s the max hieght by law including the risers. 1”-2” risers look best and give the best stability.

May 14, 2018 | 05:55 AM

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BlessedHellride

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Ranger nailed it, test it out. Get a broomstick or something similar and hold it out to where you want it, then measure it like he said. From my experience, the mini-ape setup puts you at 14", 4" riser and 10" bar. That's where I was most comfortable (I'm 6'6", all limbs) and will probably change out my 16's soon to a fatter bar 12", with a classic 2" rise. Probably Wild 1, but there are plenty of company's out there to choose from.

May 14, 2018 | 08:52 AM

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tmac00333

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Originally Posted by Whiskey-Tango

Thanks for the responses. I’m thinking apes is best now. I’m 6 foot 220 pounds. Should I go 14 or 16 inch apes?

16. You can always roll them back if they are too high. Can't do that if they're too short.

May 19, 2018 | 06:48 PM

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Whiskey-Tango

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Thanks for the responses. I’m gonna go 16inch I’ll post pics after the install

May 19, 2018 | 09:02 PM

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bikerlaw

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I have both setups. I have apes on my Road King and tall risers on my Snorkster. I much prefer the style of the traditional stock style risers with tall bars, over the jacked up risers. So much so I purchased mini apes and stock risers for the sporty. But that's just me.

May 19, 2018 | 09:50 PM

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matte

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Whatever you do, if you go apes, ditch the pullback risers for short ones. Aside from looking funny, they will afweight at a funny angle that might wear more on the bushings.

May 21, 2018 | 03:37 PM

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SkullsAndChrome

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Originally Posted by Whiskey-Tango

guys I’m new to the forum. I have an 03 night train lowered a bit in the back RSD rear fender and seat. I have 2 inch risers with drag bars up front. I love the look but hate the ride. 40 min of riding is as much as my lower back can take before I need to pull over. Im being told 6-8 pullback risers will solve the problem ALSO being told mini apes will do the same thing. I just don’t like the way pullback risers look but my back is more important. Anyway anyone done both with advice or recommendations?

I just ordered Todd's Cycle 14" Strip bars. I'm 6"0, and needed them for my lower back. I'll post pics when i have them put on.