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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Thinking about apes but not sure. Can I have your opinions please. Trying to get away from the bowling ball look lol
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Go for it, i like the apes...
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Go for the apes but get z-bar apes!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Your bike would look good with apes but mid-sized ones...you might also want to check out Harley's Street Slammers....those a pretty sweet looking bars.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Throw a set of 16" Wild 1 Chubbies or Carlini Gangsters on there.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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I just put 16" Calini Flyin apes on mine, and Love them!! Go for it!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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apes would look great
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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What is the bowling ball look? just curious..
 
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+1 Carlini gangsters would look sick
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Thanks for the responses. Bowling ball look was a joke passed my way. Not sure what it means.
Jbird79 what length of cables.
 
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