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Oct 31, 2014 | 01:42 PM

G9803

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Debunk the myth

Guys I am in the process of installing some apes, and after reading some threads I'm seeing a lot of guys claim that xx" apes feel taller on a bagger than on other model HD's. I had a Softail with 18's, and they fit me perfect (I'm 5'9ish), now I have a SG with some 16"s at which I am in the middle of installing.

I am worrying now that 16s will be too tall for me on the SG compared to the softail. Thoughts/opinions please? I might have to order shorter bars after all, I hope that's not the case though.

Oct 31, 2014 | 01:46 PM

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I'll trade u my 14s lol

Oct 31, 2014 | 01:55 PM

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Each bar manufacturer is different. Some are true to spec others aren't. Mine are sold as 14's but actually measure just under 16"s. At 6'4" these are perfect for me. Hands are just barely under shoulder height. At your height, the 16's may be taller than you expected.

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Oct 31, 2014 | 02:00 PM

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I'm just getting off of work and heading into the garage to continue the tear down. I should be able to mount them and test them this evening. I'll keep you all posted, I might be returning them for shorter bars, let's hope not.

Oct 31, 2014 | 02:06 PM

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And I promise not to say I told you so. LOL.
Just joking around of course!!!

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Oct 31, 2014 | 08:04 PM

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I had 16's on my RK. I think you'll be ok since you had 18's on a softail.

Oct 31, 2014 | 09:56 PM

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Well got them mounted and they feel fine. Hard to truly tell since there's no seat and the bars aren't exactly angled right as of yet. I think we're good though!