which apes should i get??
Road Master
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If you were wanting suggestions on brands, I haven't seen anyone mention BR's Custom Bars. They do great quality work. You can purchase apes with preset dimensions rather easily, or they are willing to do custom work on your bars. Whatever you want. I went with them and found their customer service top notch.
As far as other bars go, I'm a sucker for the Carlinis.
As far as other bars go, I'm a sucker for the Carlinis.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: NM
I'm all for Carlinis cuz I have them on my deluxe. But for springers you have to pick apes with a narrow base that are made for springers. I believe Carlinis make springer specific apes. I have the Nash Pudgy gimps on my bobber with a springer front end. Beautiful apes in my opinion.
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1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: durant, oklahoma
Thank you guys. I think I'm definatly going with the carlini!! I think they will go great with the old school style I'm headed. Rockinred I really like your set up, you guys all have great looking bikes and a lot of different ideas. My brain is running circles trying to decide all that I want to do lol. Rockinred what kind if wheels are those in your bike?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: NM
Thank you guys. I think I'm definatly going with the carlini!! I think they will go great with the old school style I'm headed. Rockinred I really like your set up, you guys all have great looking bikes and a lot of different ideas. My brain is running circles trying to decide all that I want to do lol. Rockinred what kind if wheels are those in your bike?
Here is a picture I took that shows the risers and bar symmetry on the springer. I put the HD Breakout wheels on my springer this year. I really dig them and they are what I wanted. Maybe in a few years after all the new softail breakouts start putting them on their bike I will change it out again. As for now, they are pretty unique wherever I go.
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From: USA
Just a temporary mock-up on my Springer project bike, and leaning too far forward … but you get the idea. They are 13” Strip Bars from Todds Cycle. When looking at them from the front, I think the narrow squared off bars fit perfectly with the springer front end lines / shape.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oz
Springer.... I am trying to find a picture that can show the top tree and different risers. Just remember... don't get too stuck on the bars that are designated as "springer bars". I picked the ones I liked and figured out how to make it work. Which was the adapter plate. Of course if you like the "springer bars" that is easier for sure.
Here is a picture I took that shows the risers and bar symmetry on the springer. I put the HD Breakout wheels on my springer this year. I really dig them and they are what I wanted. Maybe in a few years after all the new softail breakouts start putting them on their bike I will change it out again. As for now, they are pretty unique wherever I go.
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Here is a picture I took that shows the risers and bar symmetry on the springer. I put the HD Breakout wheels on my springer this year. I really dig them and they are what I wanted. Maybe in a few years after all the new softail breakouts start putting them on their bike I will change it out again. As for now, they are pretty unique wherever I go.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: NM
Dan...your bike and bars look killer. Excellent job! I would say that the top tree is the way to go.
OP, if you are going with Carlini, they do make some springer "risers". They are the diamond head risers that will bolt directly on to the springer bolts with the correct thread pattern. Just so you know there are many options out there for you.
OP, if you are going with Carlini, they do make some springer "risers". They are the diamond head risers that will bolt directly on to the springer bolts with the correct thread pattern. Just so you know there are many options out there for you.
