what size ape to get?
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RE: what size ape to get?
I'm 6'5" and found 3 - 4 inches above shoulder height is most comfortable. Riding qith 20" apes on 4" riser...Would'nt trade 'em for anything.
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RE: what size ape to get?
i have had a few people tell me not to get apes because of the way the bike will handle, but i have wanted a softail with apes ever since i saw renegade (probably sounds cheesy)
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RE: what size ape to get?
I'm 6'1" and my bars are 16 inch Wild One's that are powdercoated semi gloss blackand sit on1 inch risers. My hands rest a couple of inches above my shoulders. The Wild One's are very comfortable to me.
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From: ST. Louis
RE: what size ape to get?
ORIGINAL: CNC WHEEL GUY
Is anything on that bike necessary? 
ORIGINAL: Geoff
Were the risers really necessary?
Were the risers really necessary?
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RE: what size ape to get?
ORIGINAL: Coaster
I debated a while on the height issue. I decided to go with 9.5" Chubby's on my springer. I don't really consider them apes even if that's what they call them. At 6' it puts my hands just below my shoulder height. I feel I made the right choice with them. They are very comfortable on short hops as well as long hauls and I think they look great too. I have some pics in my gallery if you want to take a look.
I debated a while on the height issue. I decided to go with 9.5" Chubby's on my springer. I don't really consider them apes even if that's what they call them. At 6' it puts my hands just below my shoulder height. I feel I made the right choice with them. They are very comfortable on short hops as well as long hauls and I think they look great too. I have some pics in my gallery if you want to take a look.