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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Cygnusx51
Go with the width that matches the triple tree and fork tubes. Looks way better since it all lines up. Here's a front shot of my 14" wild 1 oulawz:

I am a fan of the narrow apes also on the fx front end. I am a bit bias, but like you, I love the wild 1 chubby outlawz.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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I have no clue what ones to buy!!! Fackk!
Was looking at this package
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-4-Chrome...item41770f8af8
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 10:01 AM
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Apparently I dont have many pics with my new bars.




 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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First there is no other choice but apes on fxst .
Wild one were super uncomfortable (very wide) and really did not suite the bike look. I had the 10" mini apes.

I have now the Flanders Buckhorns +2" rolled forward they are perfect for my 5'9 height. they have +4" as well, I like the narrow look, suites the bike a lot more

 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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The more I look at the Wild1 Outlawz the more I like em!! I'm leaning toward the 14"
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Don't forget Carlini. They make some of the best looking bars imho.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve06FXDB
The more I look at the Wild1 Outlawz the more I like em!! I'm leaning toward the 14"
Do it, you won't regret it! They flow very well with the front end.



 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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Buckhorns are very comfortable if you keep them adjusted down like this. Your wrist will not be bent at all, at least for me. I am 6'1" and have fairly long arms. I don't think I would like my arms up where the bugs would be hitting me like I was inviting them in. It does seem like only a handful of us like them though.
 
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def go with the narrower bars to match the front end

 
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ghoticov and jetmech74, those are beauty bikes!!! Love the bars!! jetmech74 where did you get the saddle bag?? Thanks fellas!
 
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