Handlebar Dilemma: Apes or Bad Boy on 883C
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Handlebar Dilemma: Apes or Bad Boy on 883C
Hey guys,
I have an 02 883C and finally saved up enough money to switch handlebar. I've always wanted apes, and I've had my eyes on Lick's 12" Super Narrow apes. I'd move the speedo to the side of the tank and keep my top clamp and mount it on 1.5" shorty risers. Or simply put bad boys bars that give me a bit more rise and pullback.
I'm worried about the installation of the apes which would cause a lot of work. Comfort wise, how are the apes compared to bad boys if you have tried both? I'm 6' and currently have drag bars on the stock 5.5" risers of the custom.
I know that in the end it's a matter of personal choice but because im not gonna ask guys to try their bikes lol, it's hard to make my own opinion. Easthecially I'd prefer the apes.
Thank you for chiming in :-) pics are always welcome
I have an 02 883C and finally saved up enough money to switch handlebar. I've always wanted apes, and I've had my eyes on Lick's 12" Super Narrow apes. I'd move the speedo to the side of the tank and keep my top clamp and mount it on 1.5" shorty risers. Or simply put bad boys bars that give me a bit more rise and pullback.
I'm worried about the installation of the apes which would cause a lot of work. Comfort wise, how are the apes compared to bad boys if you have tried both? I'm 6' and currently have drag bars on the stock 5.5" risers of the custom.
I know that in the end it's a matter of personal choice but because im not gonna ask guys to try their bikes lol, it's hard to make my own opinion. Easthecially I'd prefer the apes.
Thank you for chiming in :-) pics are always welcome
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Take a look here just food for thought!! https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-change-2.html
I did 8.5" pullbacks and drags without changing cables....BUT
You're not going to be able to use you're top clamp/speedo mount with any other risers than the stock ones. They have a very different bolt pattern...
Read:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...00-custom.html
You're not going to be able to use you're top clamp/speedo mount with any other risers than the stock ones. They have a very different bolt pattern...
Read:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...00-custom.html
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I did 8.5" pullbacks and drags without changing cables....BUT
You're not going to be able to use you're top clamp/speedo mount with any other risers than the stock ones. They have a very different bolt pattern...
Read:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...00-custom.html
You're not going to be able to use you're top clamp/speedo mount with any other risers than the stock ones. They have a very different bolt pattern...
Read:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...00-custom.html
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I love my apes. the only thing I am going to change is right now I have a 5.5 inch riser and 12 inch apes. i dont like the tall riser look so I am going to change it to 16 inch apes and 1.5 inch riser. The picture is in my signature.