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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Im 5'7" also running 12 with 1.5 risers. My bike rear is lowered so I sit back and low.. bars are at my shoulders.. Take a look at BR custom, he will make you whatever you want..
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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I'm 5'6" and have a 29-30 in. inseam. I went with the 12" Carlini Flyin Apes with the High Roller Risers. They actually measure close to 14 in. high. These bars are exactly what I wanted. My hands are at shoulder height for maximum comfort. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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joe those bars r sick !!, i will check that dude out this is great help. i like them to heaven ,, i have to do some serious lookin into this as this will b my winter upgrade. im findin out that it is gonna be costly the hd dealers r so expensive$$$..i got a quote from my dealer for parts 850.00 and labor 600.00.. i didnt think it was gonna b that much im gonna look around
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Go Big or Go home! haha j/k go with 14's and no regret!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Here's a couple of pics my wife took that may help.



 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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5'9 with 16's with no riser... I'd say go with 14's with 2'' riser.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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heaven theats looks perfect thanks for the pics!!!!!!.. how tall r your risers cause i was just lookin at 13" carlini 1 1/4 thick would fit on my stock risers idk just a thought...thanks...and thanks to evertyone elses oppinions keep em commin
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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I run Carlini Evil apes with diamond risers and they feel good.I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam my bike is lowered as well
 
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nice blk!!! i looked at them to so hard to make a decision
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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16" Carlini Flyin' Apes. They re definitely at least a few inches above my shoulders.

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