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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Back when it was new...



First go at apes, they were to wide as you can see. 12"s in height and about that wide.



Now this is the way she sits with 14" Burly Narrow Apes, love them! Just the right height on the stock 5 inch riser!







 
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im diggin the blue, nice sporty!
 
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Looking good! I also dig the blue
 
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Liken the color scheme. I'm thinken about mini apes. Not comfy with the stock set-up.
 
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Nice looking bike.................except for the bars
 
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Thanks to all, I think Im done customizing for now...but you never know.
 
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