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I love these threads if for no other reason than to throw up pics of the scoot,and bump my post count.As mentioned above,have a look at the KST's....nice bars for much less.I'm 5'10 as well,and 12" was perfect for me.I don't know about a 2012 model,but with my '16 I did not need "cable" extensions,but I did do the wire ext.,for ease of install.
I've got more pics,but my internet is acting up on me right now.
And yes,there are many threads and pics of the baggers with apes here.
Those bars look great on your bike. I'm looking at them myself, but probably in the 10" as I am 5' 8" and would like to keep my hands below the top of the fairing. How aggravating is it to get used to your arms blocking your mirrors? I would prefer not to mount handlebar mirrors.
Those bars look great on your bike. I'm looking at them myself, but probably in the 10" as I am 5' 8" and would like to keep my hands below the top of the fairing. How aggravating is it to get used to your arms blocking your mirrors? I would prefer not to mount handlebar mirrors.
I have since gone to a short set of bar mounted mirrors.1 ride and I did not like having to"try" to find my mirrors under the bars.I like it to be a more natural,fluid thing to check my rear view.With 10" I think they would be even more obstructed.
My original thought was, if I go with 12s, my arms will be high enough over the mirrors not to block them. For the most part that was true except for the outer edges. Just wasnt 100% comfortable with the blind spot, so I added some bar mounted mirrors that I have positioned at a wide angle, and then use the fairing mirrors at a narrow view. Works pretty well in tandem with each other.
I went with the Black Mayhems. They are comparable in looks to the KST Mayhems but only cost me 150 on ebay. Seems to be good build quality and my bars sit above the fairing.
I went with the Black Mayhems. They are comparable in looks to the KST Mayhems but only cost me 150 on ebay. Seems to be good build quality and my bars sit above the fairing.
KST doesn't make 13" Mayhem bars according to their website? Typo perhaps?
These are not KSTs. They are by a company called Demon Cycles out of Florida. I bought them on ebay. Here is their website: https://www.demonscycle.com
These are not KSTs. They are by a company called Demon Cycles out of Florida. I bought them on ebay. Here is their website: https://www.demonscycle.com
Seems like they have upped their price since I bought mine 4 months ago.
My bad and I notice my oversight now. I can see saving money but I wonder what they are really like in comparison to KST if you have handled both before install? I ask because I once went with a cheaper set of apes and when I got the things it was like as if they were made of aluminum they were so light. Just not a good quality that did not last long.
Me thinks that thinking back that I have been through too many bars. Yes, both types...
I will definitely give feedback if I have any issues. Seems to be a good quality bar and the company sells on ebay and Amazon. I can tell you that I was spitting and cussing while installing the wires so they can take a beating.
Ive had some demon parts over the years and had no issues with them..i chose kst because I like them and if I have any issues I see them at the rally every year so I can deal with it in person
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