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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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since i need to fix my handle bars, i'm thinking of mini apes...anyone have them on their sporty??&nbsp\\; any pics??

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I have them on my nightster.

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: Kristine

since i need to fix my handle bars, i'm thinking of mini apes...anyone have them on their sporty??&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; any pics??

thanks!
Love them. Check out the photo in my profile. The same photo is posted on the Vance and Hines web site in their news section about Myrtle Beach Bike Week.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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i use to run Z-bars, kinda of like apes. worked great. think they looked a little better because sportys are small.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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i've seen them on nightsters and they look great on them - yours included! I"m just not sure if they'll look as good on my 883...

how is it turning with them?? is it a big adjustment getting used to them?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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I have them on my bike, which I posted for sale in this section, I love them- very comfy, but with apes set the bars to a good posture position limiting hunched over for maximun distance comfort, imho
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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They appear to be more comfy - but it's always good to ask before spending the money. For mods, I'm thinking of a mustang wide solo, mini apes and highway bars - I'd love white wall tires and a custom paint job, but there's only so much $ to go around.


love the look of this...as we say here in new england - that bike is wicked awesome!

 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Got 10" mini apes on my 883.&nbsp\\; See pic in sig.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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I am just putting 15" apes on my 1200C
Ditch &nbsp\\;the stock riser and go with the 15's with 1.5" sraight risers.
I will be finishing the job next week and will post some pics.
Height and look are perfect.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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yes, please post pics when done!&nbsp\\;
 
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