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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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So you have talked me out of apes--how about drag bars on taller risers? I like the feel of the stock bars on my 08 1200c,but not the look. any pics? ideas?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Who talked you outa apes???? Ya-all talkin to the WRONG people..
Put the Apes on!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Don't ket anyone online talk you out of anything
Do what you want to yer scoot
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Go with the apes!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Hey I like my apes on the Nightster,I have them pulled back though so they are comfortable,not up so my body is like a sail in the wind.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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If I ever change my bars, it will be for 16" apes. I actually like the stock bars though. Who talked you out of it?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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I'm putting apes on my 06 custom. Drag bars are cool but hurt my shoulder. Apes should be more comfortable depending on what size you get. Try this, sit on your bike and close your eyes and put your hands where they feel comfortable, then have someone measure. I heard that on this forum a while back. worked for me.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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I'm not trying to talk you out of apes, I'm actually putting 13's on my EGS, but here are pictures of stock HD drag bars on powder coated HD 6" risers. I know it's not quite the same as your C model but it might give you an idea.
 
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