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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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I have a 2011 Fatboy Lo and i am looking to change out the seat and the handlebars, I am 5'9"...kind of curious which bars would be better mini apes or beach bars, as far as the seat looking for something comfy any input will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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As far as the seat I still have the factory one on just re-shaped and new insides. The bars are totally up to you, no one can say whats comfortable for you. Those are two different bars your looking at, depends on the look you want and what feels right to you. I'm 5'10" and have 14" wild1's with a 39" tip to tip outside grips width. I could not be more happy with the bars, far better for me than what it came with.
 
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I had my stock seat re shaped and re padded to suit me. For bars I went 14" LA Chopper chubbies. They seem more comfortable then the stock bars so far. More pullback for me at 5'11". No more locked elbows.
 
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