Advice on apes.
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Advice on apes.
Been thinking about switching to apes for a while now, but I need/want to keep my windshield for long trips. I am thinking about 12" Carlini flyin' apes. So it won't look to odd with windshield. I read somewhere on here that Heritage bars will fit on a Fatboy (08) without having to replace cables or extend wires. If I looked at the right ones on HDs web site, the Heritage bars are 12". So, I should be able to make the change for just the price of the bars. If anybody tell if my thinking is right or not, I would appreciate it.
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I would think you would have to change your cables and extend wiring for the 12" apes. Since the 12's are going to be 4-5 inches over stock. especially if your going to internally wire then it will take a little bit more wire. But thats my thoughts just thinking off the top of my head...could be wrong.
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Nice. what bars are those? They look good on there and 10" just might be enough. How is the ride, more comfortable?
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Only had them on a couple weeks. So far I love them. Longest ride was 15 miles. It's cold in Ohio in January!!!! Yeah, I love the look and feel. Wasn't sure if I wanted apes or drags. Bought drags and never put them on. Read several blogs promoting Heritage bars for a Fatboy, but there only 1" in diameter. Wanted to stay with the FAT bar. Check out the Wild1 website. I only paid $60 for these NEW on ebay. The Wild1 mini apes are perfect for me and I'm about 5'10". Hated the stock bars. I raised and lowered them over and over trying find a good fit and couldn't. ALSO, I noticed the apes changed where I sit on the bike. I'm more comfortable on the seat as well. Of course when the snow melts I'll be "testing" them again.
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