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Sep 10, 2008 | 12:21 PM

#11

will227457

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Joined: Sep 2006

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From: SF BayArea

did you relocate the mounting of your speedo?

Sep 10, 2008 | 12:53 PM

#12

Spade115

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Joined: Sep 2008

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From: South Texas

Im thinking of doing ape's on my bike, Im not a big fan of them, but I want to try something different, they look awsome on your bike. wow.

Sep 10, 2008 | 01:46 PM

#13

Lou E

Cruiser

Joined: Sep 2008

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From: Jersey Shore

Quote:

Originally Posted by tweakin

Very cool!!

This is my first post, hello everyone, and first posts are usually introductions but after seeing this bike I had to sign up and comment on how gorgeous the bike is!

I plan on getting a nighster in the spring, everything is in place with the exception of winter being on it's way

, and after I get it I'll probably send you a few messages packed with questions, hope you don't mind. In the meantime I'll just have to save your pictures so I have something to keep me drooling through the winter.

Sep 10, 2008 | 02:57 PM

#14

rdss

Road Captain

Joined: May 2008

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From: NE FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by tweakin

I don't like the look of drags with tall or pull back risers at all (IMO). That is why I went with the apes.

After having the new bars for about a week I wish I would have went with them in the first place, they feel great.

Thanks Tweakin, right when I have my mind made up someone has to go and make me rethink things. I guess I am lucky in the fact that I am still waiting and haven't made a leap yet.

Sep 10, 2008 | 03:05 PM

#15

ripto

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Joined: Jun 2008

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From: Ledyard, CT

very nice. been thinking of apes myself.

how are slow speeds with apes? is the steering difficult? such as parking lot maneuvering, etc.?

Sep 10, 2008 | 04:04 PM

#16

6o66er

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: May 2007

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripto

very nice. been thinking of apes myself.

how are slow speeds with apes? is the steering difficult? such as parking lot maneuvering, etc.?

They're not bad if you don't go with higher than 12". In really tight spaces and when you're creepin it can get a bit awkward sometimes, but nothing that really warrants a concern for safety.

Sep 10, 2008 | 04:05 PM

#17

AddictedUSAF

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Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 354

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From: Houston,TX

Nice I love my apes I did not put risers on mine. What are the length on those 412's? Where did you get that derby cover from? I have never seen those before.

Sep 10, 2008 | 04:08 PM

#18

tweakin

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From: Tacoma, WA

Thanks to all for the good words.

I am more than happy with the change. The change in my body position on the bike has made a big improvement on the way the bike rides.

I don't feel that big of difference in turning with the new bars.