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Old May 6, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Looking at getting some some 14" apes for my bike and Im having a real hard time finding some I like 100%. Traditional bars are not really what Im looking for, otherwise I'm open to whatever. The road6customs bars are what Im leaning too but still not sure on those either. So what do you guys think any good suggestions?
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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They're going to be trade-off's depending on what's comfortable to you.

I went from stock to mini-apes to Gimps and settled with RSD Vintage short stacks.
 
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i got the chisled mini 10" apes from HD and they kick butt on my iron

i posted photos on here somewheres
 
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Oh I understand that completely thanks, I usually go with my own ideas on everything on my bike but for some reason I can't make my mind up on this. I guess what I am asking is what everyone's own personal preference's are more or less lol
 
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i love mini apes , feel and comfort is perfect - its better for my shoulder as well .. i dont like to be hunched over , bent back, blah blah blah - these bars make me sit up normal , i can ride for hours on end with my setup - of course im a small guy , but its what works for me
 
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Absolutely love my 12" Licks Super Narrows on 2" risers.
 
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Originally Posted by elfnyc
i love mini apes , feel and comfort is perfect - its better for my shoulder as well .. i dont like to be hunched over , bent back, blah blah blah - these bars make me sit up normal , i can ride for hours on end with my setup - of course im a small guy , but its what works for me
You design them, Zombie Perfomance makes them... in America!

http://zombieperformance.bigcartel.com/category/apes

http://zombieperformance.bigcartel.c...a-licious-apes

http://zombieperformance.bigcartel.c...gory/riserless
 
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Went with the Burly narrow 12 inch bars on my low and I love them. No more back pain and I like the handling
 
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thanks a little late now lol - i will save for future ideas
 
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Thanks on the feedback keep it coming, the zombie bars are interesting I may have to see if he can do the bender ape bars in 14" instead of 12". And elfnyc your bars are real clean I just wish they had them in 14", my hearts set on that size. A friend of mine has 14" burley and they are really comfortable, just not the style Im looking for.
 
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