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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Ape it....You wont go back.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Im 5' 10" and went with 18" bars, wouldnt go any less. My bike also has a C&C solo seat which drops me down about 1.25" My arms rest almost even with my shoulders which is exactly what I wanted. Labor day weekend I did 800 miles in 2 days with them and loved them....
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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apes what other handlebars are there?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FGC
5'9 1/2 w/ 14's. should have gone 16 but either way i'll never go back
Same thing here. I'm 5'7" and I have 12.5" Wild 1 Chubbys. Could have gone with the 14" but I agree as I would never go back either!!! Best mod I ever did to my bike with regards to comfort.

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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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hell yea the bigger the better.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by J
I had fat 1 1/2" 13.5 rise apes on my Fatboy until a few months ago. They were very comfortable and really fit the look of the bike.
great little bike in the picture, can you tell me that you used fenders? handlebar that is? thanks
 

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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I'm 6ft. My 14" 'almost apes' are at shoulder height. I can ride all day without issues.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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YES, Do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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what are these fenders?
 
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Go for it!
 
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