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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:25 AM
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Does anyone have these on a FXSTC?..Just curious as to how they compare to the stock mini ape hangers. How much less reach to the bars. Also they are not as wide as the stock bars. Does this cause any issues? If you have these bars please post a pic and your opinion.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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I'm looking at doing the same thing on my new Fatboy... I'm actually torn between these and the mini-apes. I'll post something when I do one or the other...
 
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I have never run either on my ride but I would prefer the apes. I find that pull back drag bars are nice but would rather have my arms more level with my shoudlers and be able to adjust the pullback with the apes by tilting them more forward or backwards.

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