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Stage IV
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sportster apes
how comfortable are apes or mini apes i like to take pretty long trips. and at the moment i have drag pipes and my back is killing me. thanks. what size would be good the riser that is on the bike comes rite at the top of tank so i dont think that it will need a riser.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: CO
I'm happy with narrow 12" apes on my custom risers. The straight custom riser isn't bad looking, but I am switching that out for a set of 3" risers. I'm about 6' and with the custom riser the grips are maybe 2" higher than my shoulders; the new risers should get them about where I want 'em. Comfort is great. I had the XLC drag bar on it and the same problem; after 1/2 or and hour of riding my back would be hurting from hunching over. Not a problem anymore.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Aiken, SC
I'm 5'7" tall and put 16" burley narrow glides on 1" risers on my 1200. Way more comfortable on long trips. I rode 9 1/2 hours with only gas stops to thunder beach and it was no problem. With the stock bars I would get a cramp in my neck and shoulders. The only complaint I have is my right thumb goes numb about the time to stop for gas. I use it as my gas gauge.
Cruiser
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Road Master
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From: Indianapolis
Apes are the best for long distance in my opinion! I have had both drag bars on the stock risers and now 14" Burly Narrow Glide apes. With a comfy seat and these bars I can ride all day long on my Nightster! Its awesome because knowing that I am comfortable on my bike makes me want to ride 100x more than before! I used to think twice about long trips with the drag bars, but not anymore. I installed them over the winter, and I have put almost 2000 miles with the apes on my bike since the riding season started here in Indiana.
That being said you aren't limited to apes. They are just 1 of many tall bar options that will make for comfort on the long haul. You could also try going with a taller riser, maybe around 6" with the same drag bars you have now.
That being said you aren't limited to apes. They are just 1 of many tall bar options that will make for comfort on the long haul. You could also try going with a taller riser, maybe around 6" with the same drag bars you have now.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Central Oklahoma
I have a 2007 1200L, with stock bars and risers (I think 1.5"). I'm also looking at the 12" mini-apes. I'm 5'10. I have 2 questions. Would i need to buy risers, and what length of cables do I need to purchase from the stock ones?