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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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ive got an 06 xl and just ordered 12.5" apes hopin they look good. quetsion is does anyone know how much longer over stock i will need for cables?
and number two....havent been on here in a while and what is up with this site it keeps tellin me that the webpage has expired...beats the heck out of me also had a buddy smoke my tail lenses and front turn signals looks friggin sweet. will post pics later
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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On my 08 I went with +6 over stock with 12' NG apes. They fit just right.

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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+ 1 on the cables

Barnett at J&P Cycles
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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thanks man. these things are wide they are about 30 somethin inches wide lol.
cant wait to get home and get em on
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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i think mine are over 31" wide and it makes a hell of a diffents in riding
more comfy
some like some dont
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