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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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i have 2012 fatboy lo w/ abs im 5' 6" 215lbs 28to30 inseem i dont want them above my shoulders.. any info is greatly appreciated. i looked on past threads but everyone is over 6'
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Im 5'10" and i run 14"ers... And they are at my chin... So you may be looking at 12"ers... Good luck
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Maybe the heritage style bars? Just put a set on my king and i'm lovin em, plus i didn't have to change out my cables, just a thought!
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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thanks blk!! thats what i was thinkin actually i would love to sit on a bike that has them as the whole deal is pretty pricey$$$..just to be sure
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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how high r the grips above ur shoulder bobber ??
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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I am also about your height at 5'7". One thing with apes for me either on my last bike or a chopper I had is no matter what height I chose I ALWAYS wish I had went 1-2 inches taller!!
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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I am 5'6" an I have 12 inch apes with 1.5" risers.real comftable but probally could have gone with 14"
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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5', 7". I run 12"s with a lowered rear. Hands are at my shoulders.
 
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On my 99 softail that I used to have I had 9.5 pull back risers and drag bars.
Not apes but very comfy, and cost effective too.




BTW I have a pretty new heritage throttle cable, brake line and clutch cable too if you're interested as I never used them, bought them thinking I was going to go with apes but never did. PM me if you're lookin' to change bars as you will no doubt need these.
I'll make you a smokin' deal..
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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thanks to all for the info, looks like majority of the smaller guys runnin 12s. ..lion thanks for the offer but i really want the diamond black . my buddy has a crossbones not sure how it sits compared to the lo . but they sure feel good,, so i think im gonna go with the 12s. now styles i guess come into play actually the harley black ones r nice but im def gonna look deeper into it.. again u guys been great and more opinions never hurt!!!
 
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