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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Thinking of changing out bars....I like the new black mini apes....but I also like the drag bar look??? What do you guys and gals run?????
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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I just went from drags to 14" spider apes and damn the big pops now big time!!! APES APES APES!!! I was a firm believer in drags....until I tried the apes...that sold me. Like resting your arms on an easy chair when you ride.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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ive got stock but want to change out to drags
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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And with Äpes", you can actually see something in the mirrors besides your shoulders.
 
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not sure if my vote completeley counts because my drag bars dont go on until monday but drag bars were the ones i decided on so thats what i voted for
 
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ORIGINAL: ronn39

And with Äpes", you can actually see something in the mirrors besides your shoulders.
I know what you meen, butI put mirror extentions on mine. I can see behind me again.
 
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I'm running 32" wide DBs. I love the look and feel of them.
IMO, throwing a set of apes on an otherwise stock Sporty doesn't look right. It needs more "attitude" to pull it off.
 
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I voted stock, but note that's for the wide bars on the 883R.
 
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