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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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I am a new member. I am an experienced rider but not mechanically inclined at all. I have a 2001 1200 Custom Sportster that according to the local shop has 3" "risers" on it. It has basically straight what I believe are called "drag" bars. I wanted him to put apes on it. I thought I was getting 16" apes and now find out that what was ordered and came in are 12". Can someone give me an idea or post a picture of a bike like mine with 3" risers and 12" apes? I just don't think they're going to be high enough.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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How about mine with 12" minis (actually more like 10") on 3" straight risers:


I've had em on a couple years and they're good, might go 14" sometime. With my touring seat shown below they come just above elbow level, about 3" higher when I have my slim little solo seat on.


Hgt. also depends on how far fwd. you push them.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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looks great.....that's what i need....thanks!
 
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Default Finally got them on check it out...
thanks for the help
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Nice, I think the mini-apes were so far the best upgrade I made to the Sportster.
 
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looks good
 
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They look good. What brand are they? I like the width of them. Are they high enough for you? I am thinking of doing the same thing. Can you post a pic of you on the bike?
 
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Did you keep the stock riser?
How about a pic of the bars and risers?
 
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Warchild lucked out, in 01 the riser was straight, not curved like on the newer customs.
 
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This riser just seems too gawdy.
 
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