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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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I got a 05 fxst with drag bars and I want to go with apes. ? is what would b to my best wide ones or narrow ones and i want 16"
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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I would say narrow on a FXST
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Get ones that are narrow in the center if that is what you are asking.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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Narrow on your bike. Wide is for an FL style front.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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+ 1 narrow
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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spend 5 bucks at lowes or home depot and mock up a set out of 1 1/2 pvc to the specs of some of the bars you like. great cheap way to get the feel for what you want.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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good move! apes are sweet
 
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