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Old 10-03-2006, 02:44 PM
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Hello ladies and gents. Im thinking about putting either 13 or 15 in apes on my bike. Be honest how do you think it would look? I cant make up my mind. Thanks in advance.
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Old 10-03-2006, 02:46 PM
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imo, apes would look a little out of place..maybe drag bars that are a little higher and pull back a bit more????
 
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Old 10-03-2006, 03:18 PM
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Well, here's what 13" apes look like on my 05 Night Train.

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No way brother, your ride looks better with drag bars without a doubt. Perhaps some Chubby's internal wired for a little more pullback...

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Old 10-03-2006, 03:36 PM
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Great info guys. Keep it coming. By the way those are nice rides you have.
 
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Old 10-03-2006, 03:56 PM
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I agree, on your scoot, drags are a fit.

Apes would totally alter the whole hotrod look you've got going on there. If you're after an easier reach, maybe higher wild1's with internal wiring or maybe drags with higher risers. Not that apes wouldn't look cool on your bike.. They certainly would that but it would be a drastic difference.. It would be a risk you might regret, unless you know you're very comfortable riding with apes.

That said, I'm going with 12" or 16" apes (if I get a wild hair) on the fatboy, hopefully a winter project this year if I can find the time and spare the cash.

Nice train, by the way.
 
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might use a pull back riser, but no apes. Apes would be out of place.
 
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Thanks guys. Ive got to leave now but I will be back in the morning to check out the rest of the advice.
 
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no apes, want look right to me, wider drag bars or some pull-back type

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i agree also, drag bars, no apes!!! take off those silly reflectors on your forks too!!
 


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