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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.
I ride a 2011 Street Glide. 5'10". I have looked at the Paul Yaffe apes. I like the looks of them. Kinda thinking I want them somewhere just above the fairing. Any other handlebars out there similar, better, more affordable, etc. Looking at general info about it. Wanting to do the job myself. I understand the wire chasing is a head ache. If anyone knows of another forum post with info about the wiring, let me know. Thanks in advanced.
I did 10" Yaffee's on my 09 SG because I wanted to stay inside the fairing. Very happy with that decision. I did have to wait over 6 weeks to receive them but it was dead of winter here in WI. You look at Factory 47?
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.
Thanks for the pics man. Nice looking bike. I just looked at the yaffe bars and called about the wire and cable kit. Going to be close to $1k when it's over and done with.
I have 14" Khromewerks bobber apes on my 2012 Ultra.
I made a series of videos on YouTube that cover Handlebar wiring.
Here's a link to the first one if you're interested in watching.
I'm 5'10" and about to install the 10" KST Renegade bars on my '17 RGS. I also wanted to keep my hands just behind the fairing so I didn't go any higher to start.
Anyone with road kings? I noticed that there are not that many apes that line up with the forks and are usually too dang wide. I think Khrome werks and paughco are the closest one to have a handlebar width as close to stock which is about 32 in wide.
I’m 5’11” 32” inseam and I went with the 12” Yaffe’s. Best mod I’ve done to a bike ever. The bars are so comfortable. I don’t even have to run a backrest anymore.
You guys are making me really happy im getting something other than monkey bars. Theyre really comfortable and they look great but man, so many have them. I had a set of 10s at the checkout counter but just couldnt do it.
Hey everyone,
I am trying to get everyone's general thoughts on a good size for Apes. I am 6ft tall and live in Florida so I don't have to worry about my hands getting cold (hahaha)
Thanks in advance.
2016 Street Glide Apes height?