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Old 11-27-2018, 04:25 PM
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looking to get new handlebars kind of leaning towards 14in la chopper tree huggers but wanted to see if I’m missing other nice options
 
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Im lovin the Carlini Flying apes. I have Chubby Ones and love the height and width.

 
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What size are those? 16? Looks nice did you put them on yourself
 
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They are 16" and no I did not install these. I have done install on my previous bike like my 15 RG. These older non fairing bikes are easier less complicated. How tall are you?
 
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5”11 have a long toros I got fitted at a local bike shop they recommended 12-14
 
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You would have no problem with 14s. I'm 5'7" and im very comfortable. Read up on apes in these forums...most folks say they should have gone for taller bars than what they decided on. Even better if you can actually sit on bikes with tall bars and sit and pick up the bike. Bike nights and ralleys?
 
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Yea gonna have to do that I don’t know anyone where I live just moved here gonnahahw to keep my eyes open for bike nights
 
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I went with 14” LA Choppers Nice Curves. Bars are great. At 5’6 I’m maxed at 14” for daily riding. I think 16” might not be what I’m looking for proportion wise on the bike.

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Nice bike how do you like the angle of the bars you don’t get alot of back and forward adjustability from what I hear
 
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If your looking for comfort, Carlini flying apes are really nice. Since they curve back, they put the grips in the right location while still giving the bars that pushed forward look. Here are mine....

 


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