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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Can't take the oem drag bars anymore, neck and shoulders are hurting after an hour. Sat on a fxstc and liked the way they felt, was told they are basically 12" mini apes and could swap 'em on there. Does that sound right ?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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That sounds right. They might be 10 or 8 tall, not really sure, but a taller bar with more options for angles allow you to sit much more comfortable in my opinion.

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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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I would be concerned with cable length an dire length too but 12" is a fairly short distance from your setup with new, shorter risers.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Oh said I would need a 1" w riser too so it would work
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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May need to change cables and stuff

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They look good with 12's
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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go with the 14"s. Only cable I changed was the clutch one.
 
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10" Carlii's work too, no more neck pain for me
 
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I run chubby 14's with 1 1/2 riser on my deuce and is at shoulder level which is great. I'm 6'3 though.
 
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Put 12-inch minis on my Heritage. That's as tall as I could go without switching out cables. Love it, much more comfortable and handles great.
 
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Im looking to put some 14s on my 04 Deuce but would like to keep the mini tach. Does anyone know if this can be done?
 
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