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Old May 19, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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I haven't seen the new HD kit.

And I agree, anything over 2 inch risers with apes looks silly. Put up some pics man!
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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I have to agree. Any apes with 4" risers does not look good at all. 2" max for risers with apes. Here in the first pic is my old StreetBob with the stock mini apes and 3 1/2" risers and you can see how out of proportion it looks. Then two more pics where they have been swapped out for 1 1/2" risers and 16" apes. Second pic looks alot better.




 
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just go Ur Indy or local part dept and talk to them, or find a bike U like and ask..




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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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i disagree, i think ya gatta have the right bars,right riser to go with apes
i think my set up is fine 4" RISER W/ 16'S
 
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