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Jan 13, 2014 | 07:39 AM

Steve06FXDB

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Apes on FXST?

Looking at ordering a set of apes for my 05 Standard. Debating on the narrow apes or the standard 9" ape? I was looking at the 14" Wild1 Chubby's, these has a center width of 9" so they would not extend out past my triple clamp. Any thoughts?

Jan 13, 2014 | 07:58 AM

dennyo

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I went from Wide 14s to Narrow 14s , about a month ago , like the narrow better . My arms were reaching out to far to the side , much more comfortable for me with the narrow ,

Jan 13, 2014 | 08:10 AM

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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:

Jan 13, 2014 | 08:27 AM

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Thanks Guys! Dennyo, do you have a front pic of the narrow bars??

Jan 13, 2014 | 08:34 AM

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Thanks Guys! Dennyo, do you have a front pic of the narrow bars??

...........YEP , here ya go ,

Jan 13, 2014 | 08:36 AM

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WHat brand are those bars Dennyo? Looks good man. Exact same bike as mine except I went with the staggered exhaust!

Jan 13, 2014 | 08:40 AM

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Def go with the narrow apes. I finally got narrow 16's. Much better looking IMO. FXST should come standard with apes.

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Jan 13, 2014 | 08:48 AM

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Bought my bike used and it does not have apes! I fackin hate the bars that are on it now, bullhorns!!!

You got a pic soft02??

Yes I do but posting from my phone. I went with the RSD vintage apes and love em. I'll post a pic later. The stock buckhorns killed my wrists and looked like crap to me.