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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Hey fellas, thinking of putting on some apes. Looking for opinions on Height and Style.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Only two brands I like are Wild1 & Carlini. They both make HIGH END bars! Wild1 has 2 styles, the "Chubby" & "Psycho Chubby" series bars. While Carlini has 3 "Flyin' Apes", "Gangsters", & "Original Apes". Lots of guys run Gangsters & Chubby's. I am about to put 14" Chubby's on my Heritage... and I am only 5'10".
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Don't forget the Wild 1 Outlawz...I have them and love them.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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On your train, I think a set of Carlini Evil Apes would look **** bro. And you cant beat the quality of Carlini's. 2 cents
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Carlini's are the best i've had as far as style and quality.
As far as height that all depends on where you like'em i'm 5' 10" and have 14"s and there perfect for me, but carlini's run a little tall.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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here is my 1993 FXDL Dyna LowRider. Its got 4'inch Risers with 12 inch old school apes.. 16 inchs total height... Im 5'9 tall in height and its VERY comfortable but you gota learn to ride with apes... you dont turn the bars anymore in turns.... you LEAN into the turns!

 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Ive got 16" wild 1's on my sled im 5' 7". I went with the old school lookin apes, because im not a fan of the carlini apes.
 
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Ive run both Wild 1's and Carlini's. They are both nice bars. Height is a very personal choice. I run 16"'s.

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Originally Posted by BOBBEREVO88
Ive got 16" wild 1's on my sled im 5' 7". I went with the old school lookin apes, because im not a fan of the carlini apes.
Old school looking apes will always be cool...
 
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BR's Custom Bars, http://www.brcustomcycles.com/Home_Page.php
 
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