Apes or beach bars on heritage springer??

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May 4, 2014 | 09:47 PM

asheborogn

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Apes or beach bars on heritage springer??

Hey guys. Can't make up my mind whether I should go w apes on the heritage springer or leave the beach bars? The beach bars are comfy but I loved the 16" apes on my road king. I'm 5'9 and if I go w apes, what size w the stock 3" risers should I go with to be comfortable? I've looked until I can't make up my mind. If I go we apes , I'm not sure what size I need. I like the looks of wild on 12.5" chubby but don't want to go too low or too high. I've measured until I can't decide. Any input would be great.

May 5, 2014 | 03:33 AM

Daytona Fat Boy

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Well, if it were me, and I was comfortable with what's on the bike, I'd stay with what's on the bike. Unless you like the look of the apes? I have 12" mini apes & a 4" riser on my FB and I no longer get a pain in my neck/shoulder area. Hands are just about the same height, maybe a tad lower, than my shoulders with this set up.

May 5, 2014 | 06:08 AM

Rocker_Dan

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I'm 5'9 and run 16's

Perfect for me & my stumpy arms...

May 5, 2014 | 06:59 AM

dansax

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Looks wise I would love to have that scoot with beach bars. Hell, I'd love to have that scoot with any bars.

May 5, 2014 | 08:08 AM

Low n Loud

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Originally Posted by Rocker_Dan

I'm 5'9 and run 16's

Perfect for me & my stumpy arms...

Dan, are those the 16's in your sig pic, or your profile pic??

(I'm debating 16's or 18's... CANT decide!!!)

May 5, 2014 | 08:18 AM

NDBadlands4-2

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If the beach bars are comfortable, keep them.

May 5, 2014 | 08:33 AM

hspring03

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Just put a set of beach bars on my 97. Very comfortable. My 16's were all for show. not comfortable.

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May 5, 2014 | 11:46 AM

uklauren

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I got Bikini Beach Bars on my 02 Springer. Get a slight left shoulder ache after an hour or so, but I get a right shoulder ache on my Heritage Classic with stock bars. Go figure.