help with APES
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help with APES
Im looking to put some Apes on my 09 Fatboy.. I am 6'2" with good lenth arms. Stock bars I seem to slouch and hurts my back. I am looking for Apes now and wondering what size I should get.
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I'm 6ft, and ride 16 inchers. I suggest no less than a 16 (or they aren't really apes!). At your height you may need to try some different lengths in different positions (tilt) to find the right one, but you'll be much happier with anything over 14-15".
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I am also 6'2", I have the 18" Carlini Gangsters on mine and I love them. In my opinion they are a tad high for my height but I like the way I ride and I do not have any discomfort as of yet. I will tell you that I had 16" apes on my previous Harley and as far as being level with the shoulders, those are a better fit. It is really all about preference and how it makes you feel. 16 or 18 is your best bet as the others have said. For me I think the 18 looks sick, especially on a Fatboy.
