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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 04:00 AM
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Can't figure out what size Ape Hangers to get for my Fatboy lo. I am 5'10" hoping someone can give me some insight on here.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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all depends on how high u want to go and the look and feel your going for.havent mounted em yet but im 5'11'' and have 18'' gangsters,they are prolly chin level in me.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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For 5'10" I would go with 16's.
 
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I would go with 16" bars
 
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Carlini 14"s put my hands level with my shoulders and I am 5',9''.
 
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I'm about 5'11" and I just put 16" apes on my fatboy. With the bars pushed forward they are about 1 1/2" above my shoulders, with them in line with the forks they are right at shoulder high..
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Ordered custom bars from BR and @ 5'9 he suggested 14's with 1.5'' risers. Never had apes before and I dont want them too tall to where it's uncomfortable so I'm hoping he's got me sized up right. I should have the bars this week or next so I'll post some pics when I'm all set so you can see what those look like.
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KahEtuLitCI

Try this, it is a pretty basic way to figure out what you might need.
 
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Man I have 16 inch with 2inch risers... i am 5 11 ... After 2 years of riding have decied to go up 2 more inches... It varies by what you would like....
 
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Oh and by the way I have a set of brand new Carlini Evil Apes (17") for sale ... Still in box... Let me know if you are interested in buying and we can work something out
 
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