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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Finished my Ape install.&nbsp\\; They are 16" Wild 1 Chubbies.&nbsp\\; I also Chromed the lines and hand controls.&nbsp\\; It rides wonderfully!

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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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hey that looks like my bike...NICE!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Looks good, IMO you just need to push the bars foward, atleast lined up with the forks.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Looking good.I'm still on hold.I plan either 12.5 or 16's from wild1.If i may ask how tall are you,i'm 6'1" which i why i'm debating on the size.I had 12.5's on my fatboy before and loved them but always wondered if i should of gone 16.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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get 16" chubbys. IMO, you'll regret it in the long run if you any shorter.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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I am 5'9".&nbsp\\; The primary reason I went w/ new bars was because the stock bars were causing upper back/neck pain and my hands would fall asleep all time.&nbsp\\; I do not have that anymore with the 16" apes.&nbsp\\; I realize they are not lined up with the forks but I wanted my hands a little below shoulder height.&nbsp\\; I'm hoping that when I get a Mustang seat (have to save up for that) that it will sit me up higher and then I can push the bars forward a bit.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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looks sweet nice job-ride safe
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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My 16" apes show up today.. any advice?
 
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