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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Im thinking about replacing the handle bars to mini apes what do you guys think who has them
 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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For what (little) it's worth;

Knowing what I know now (famous last words)
10,000 pairs of handlebars, risers, etc, later.
I had a pair of the original Dyna Wide Glide mini-apes.
2nd pair I put on it.
They were the best overall. I should have spent more time with them,
adjusting and so forth. And just riding with them on there.
I like the bars I have now, but what a PITA.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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I put the HD mini apes on my Road King and I love them.
Looking at getting a Softail standard here in Australia and will be putting the mini apes on it.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:52 AM
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I never thought I'd ever even try them let alone have them on 2 bikes

They really are the most comfortable bars for me & I reckon they look as good as anything out there

If I had any other bike in the future I would not hesitate, in fact depending on what style bike I'd go even bigger...

Just my 2cents
 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 03:52 AM
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I put Todds Cycle 10" Chubby Strippers on last winter. Love em so far. Here's a couple pics:





 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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I love them, never thought I would want them but they work well fo me
 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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I went with Harley's chubby apes on my Nightrain which I like and get on with but like a lot of people that go with apes I wished that I had gone a couple of inches higher, my advice would be to try and sit on bikes with different heights of bars and see which you preferr before you buy.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Here's mine.


 
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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I have the factory mini apes on my 07 fxstc really like them alot very comfy, but have probs with my right hand falling asleep on longer rides.
Have had several folks tell me to go with a fatter grip to help cure that.
If I was gonna make a change I'd want my arms to be up about 2"-3" higher but beyond that I feel like I'd be in a less comfortable position.
Not sure if I can change that much with just different risers, or if I need to change bars.
 
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