Carlini gangster ape
Carlini gangster ape
I'm want some advice on the Carlini Gangster apes. Are they comfortabel when you make a long ride? Or are beach bars more comfortabel? I have concerns over the position of the arms.
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How tall are you? What size of apes are you considering? I had wide beachbars before my carlini flyin' apes. I'm 6'3" and the beach bars were killing my lower back the apes were a relief and they look great too.
Mimo.
Mimo.
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14" would be good for you but if you wanna be reaching a little you could get away with 16"
Not Carlini's but you get the idea... 14" and they feel way better then the drag bars I had before.
Not Carlini's but you get the idea... 14" and they feel way better then the drag bars I had before.
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Ok like they would say in a clothing store... "our sizes run a little bigger" hehehe... (Carlini's) so, depending on how do you like to orient your apes (backwards, centered or forward) you can do fine with 14" or 16"... Gangster apes grips are turned out (forward) a little, you may want to take that into account too.
I measured mine when ordering, calculated how 18" would fit and felt right at the time, then when I got them I realized the size differences...
Mimo.
I measured mine when ordering, calculated how 18" would fit and felt right at the time, then when I got them I realized the size differences...
Mimo.
Last edited by mimo; Dec 30, 2009 at 09:58 PM.
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I agree with Mimo, in regards to the size. I am 5'8" and with my 18's and a heartland kit (saddle sat a little lower than a normal seat in my opinion) my hands were just above my shoulders which I didn't mind on long rides. My drag bars that I just put back on my standard seemed to pull me a bit more forward causing me to have some lower back pain on longer trips. Sorry I can't speak on beach bars, but the misconception that apes are uncomfortable is just that in my opinion, a MISconception.
I enjoyed them and the ONLY reason I took em off is b/c I am trying to sell my bike and EVERYONE else doesn't like them or is worried about them. I can't wait to sell my standard and start pimpin out my Street Glide with some apes. My 18's are for sale in the classifieds with cables.
I enjoyed them and the ONLY reason I took em off is b/c I am trying to sell my bike and EVERYONE else doesn't like them or is worried about them. I can't wait to sell my standard and start pimpin out my Street Glide with some apes. My 18's are for sale in the classifieds with cables.
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From: Central CT
putting my gangsters on during winter i've had apes on other bikes they are more comfortable and i think these 1.5" thick x 14" tall are the best looking. I'm 5'10" i do think carlini's run a little taller than others
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