Deciding on bars SUCKS!!
6th Gear
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From: Louisiana
I'm about to order some paughco I22A pullback bars
They're cheap but I've heard the chrome is good
I'm not real particular about the looks,I'd describe these as
Looking like stock road king bars only with a little more height
and a full 15" of pullback.
They're cheap but I've heard the chrome is good
I'm not real particular about the looks,I'd describe these as
Looking like stock road king bars only with a little more height
and a full 15" of pullback.
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From: Canadian in Germany
Apparently the Menace bars are a bitch to wire if thats any deciding factor....
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My top priority when I was deciding on apes were with bars that had no sharp angles or turns to them because I knew I wanted everything run internally. I finally chose Carlini for their quality and reputation. I ended up with 14" 1.5" Gangsters with their 1.5" bra riser. It all turned out better than even I imagined they would and soooo comfortable.
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My top priority when I was deciding on apes were with bars that had no sharp angles or turns to them because I knew I wanted everything run internally. I finally chose Carlini for their quality and reputation. I ended up with 14" 1.5" Gangsters with their 1.5" bra riser. It all turned out better than even I imagined they would and soooo comfortable.
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Cruiser
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From: Lula,GA
Lol. No. It's not. Once it's done its done. I've pulled many a cable in my time and I have a few tricks up my sleeve. I appreciate the heads up though.
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From: Big ol Titties
Carlini bars are really good quality and their customer service is great. I got a pair of their blems for $75 off IIRC. Couldn't find a imperfection on them anywhere, plus it's hard to beat their style.
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Cruiser
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From: Lula,GA
Update: I just found a thread here and pics of a deluxe (I ride a heritage) with 14" menace apes and I'm not sure I like them anymore... They have a lot more curve than I realized. I should probably just stick with a classic ape and be done with it.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Philadelphia USA
Yes it does. I must have spent 3 months trying to decide which bars I wanted on my RK. I finally went with 20" paughco apes. Everyone told me I cheated. I bought the bars prewired with grips,switches,levers everything needed.just had to buy some new longer braided cables. I am not a mechanic by any stretch but was able to do the job myself.6 hours 2 packs of smokes and a few empty cans later,I rode off.....I even made it back.go figure.even a broken clock is right 2ce a day. Anyhow good luck