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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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I say stay with the current ones that are on the bike now.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I knew I could count on you all for advice! Seems 50/50 now! Will look into the Gimps...
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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I am not an apes fan, but I do like the King Pin Apes look better. Someone else said it, they're more unique.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Not to throw a wrench in your plans, but if cash is no problem, look at Carlini:

Fyin' Apes


Gangster Apes:


See 'em at their website:
http://www.carlinidesign.com/handleb...gers/index.php

CashIS an problem for me, So I am going with standard 16" apes. I think you bike looks fine the way it is, but some people want that little extra. It's your call.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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I love the king pin apes...I would put them on my bike in a second.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Stick with what you've got. If you are set on changing them out look at some of the other suggestions, those Carlini's look pretty badass. The Kingpin is just a little too unusual for my taste.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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I like the traditional apes, I would stay with what you have.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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I'm not a fan of Apes,

I much prefer the low mean-fat look of the bike.

But it's your bike, so go with what you like
 
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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