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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Do you think that 1 inch apes would look silly on an FL front end? I seem to see a lot of 1 1 1/4-1 1/2 apes on FL's on this forum but never 1 inch? I am just trying to get some suggestions as to why you all prefer the thicker bars...Thanks
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Some just prefer the looks of fatter bars.
 
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1" would look good on an FL front end. Have no fears about that.
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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i hear you, i dunno, I'm torn. I like the classic one inchers, just dig the retro thing. Do you think it will look bad on the Fl forks? Just looking for opinions...thanks.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I just like the fat bars. IMHO, they just look better., Ive got the 1.5 inch Carlini Gangsters.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Ive seen the 1" bars one fl's doesnt look right imo the bars look like they arent meant for the bike
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Really? I wish someone had a pic so I could see it before buying them. I have my cables and wiring already, just need to decide on which bar. I am going to put the bars on the stock riser...
 
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It's a beefy looking front end so thicker bars look in proportion on them.
My bike has 49mm tubes so I went with 1.5 inch bars.
 
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I found a link with a 0ne inch ape on a Fat Boy, looks old school and sick, the look I am going for. I think with a lowered back end and one inch apes the bike will look amazing. not to mention, I gotta be different than everyone else...lol. I dunno, the Carlini's just don't do it for me.
 
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