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Old May 16, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Yep, my 12.5's are way better than stock. I might go to 16's at some point. The apes handle way better than stock bars.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Im 5'11 and had 16's, wish I would of done it sooner

 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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To make it simple, Yes. My ride and comfort have improved over the stock bars, but then again, apes aren't for everybody.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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I am considering a set of Wild 1's 12.5" apes for my Heritage classic. I love the look, but my question is around comfort and handling. Would you buy them again if you were to do it all over again?
On my third set.... so yes! I now have 18" Gimp Hangers
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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mike..what size cables did you have to get? im pulling the trigger on the same bars once I get the correct size cables
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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can't imagine riding with anything else
mine a re 16 "
I am 5'9'


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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks guys, the bikes look great!! I'm only 5'10" and I'm concerned the 16"ers would too tall, that's why I'm leaning towards the 12.5"ers.
I'm 5'10 also, never had apes on any of my bikes before, installed 12.5" Wild ones on my Fatboy....loved em..but felt I wanted a little more......put on wild ones 3.5" chubby risers Total 16"and its perfect.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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once you go ape, you never go back!
 
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mike..what size cables did you have to get? im pulling the trigger on the same bars once I get the correct size cables
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Nice ride Barhpr, I was torn between 16" and 12" apes but now looking yours I think ive made up my mind. but one question where did u relocate the turn signals. I might have to look closer at the pic . Thanks
 
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