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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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I'll tell you what fatigued me. Sitting on top of my Road Glide and leaning forward and down to reach the bars. I put a seat on that lowered me 11/4" and set me further back 1". 13" apes and now I can put 600 miles a day on easily!
Is that a C&C seat?
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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The apes are absolutely comfy. The stock bars hurt my back and the 16's are very natural. My hands are shoulder height or just below and I would agree that higher could get uncomfortable on a long ride. 300+ miles is not an issue.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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and some people don't get riding or owning a gun. Try 'em

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Old May 17, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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Can you lengthen the brake line on an 08 abs bike? Want to move to the ape side
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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ORIGINAL: Fenrir

and some people don't get riding or owning a gun. Try 'em
Right there with you on that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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These are 13"

Look (IMHO) and feel great.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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I have 14" apes on my RG and did a 1200 mile weekend a couple weeks ago. It was night/day difference in comfort for me. I love mine.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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I have Wild 1's 513's on my 08 RG. I'm kinda happy with them, but feel at 35 or so inches, they are too wide for me. I also wanted a bit more rise in the bars. I thought about 515's, but they are definitely too wide. Maybe Wild 1's RG bars at 31 inches wide, would fit the bill. Handlebars are a bitch too get right.... Thank God for Ebay.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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I have 13" Cyclesmiths....awesome...makes long rides easier. The increased height has no effect wind buffeting to your hands.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Am I wrong about this?
yes
 
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