2010 LO (ape question)

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Aug 2, 2010 | 11:06 AM

#11

DrWalkinboner

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From: Middle East

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Originally Posted by musicnbikes

Im glad that you posted this. I thought it was just me not used to riding. After about 4 hours, I start getting bike a$$. I need a better seat.

I rode 500 miles on my sportbike before and felt fine with the stock seat but my Lo seat absolutely sucks!

Aug 2, 2010 | 01:51 PM

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rckelley

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From: Mesquite, TX

I too have a Lo and looking at purchasing some apes. I have read on other threads about problems with "death rattle" while riding with apes at high speeds, anyone experience this with a fatboy lo? I am wondering if this was due to purchasing a cheaper thinner/smaller tube but am not really sure as I have never had apes before.

Aug 2, 2010 | 03:53 PM

#13

BioMek

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From: Dallas, Tx

+1 on mocking up a set out of PVC. i'm 5'6 and had no clue what i wanted. with my barebones saddle on the bike i was able to measure out a set to help me decide on 14in Carlinis.

**My recommendation, figure out your seat needs first and then measure for apes.** I only say that because it's a pretty big swing between the stock seat and an aftermarket depending on what profile you go with. When i have my stock seat on, my 14's are too damn low. just my 2 cents

Aug 2, 2010 | 05:25 PM

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story808

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From: Hawaii

If it was me I'd go with some Carlini 1.5 Dia. to match the fat frontend... and I would go 14 inch on the bars... But that just me?

Here my friend Chris and his fatboy lo after we put his 1.5 dia, 16 inch carlini gansta's on...

BTW Chris is close to 6 feet tall... So 12's would be good for you also...

Aug 2, 2010 | 05:53 PM

#15

SMF

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Im 5'7 too and im mobbing 16" apes but im going to get the vintage apes they look sick bro check em out dr. V twin gave me the best quote on price

Aug 2, 2010 | 07:49 PM

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Nubs13

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From: Indiana

Damn you Story808....I thought I had everything figured out and you just threw a wrench in the works.....

Are those the 1.5 gangsta or the fly'in

Aug 2, 2010 | 10:18 PM

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