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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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I just switched to 16 inch apes on my Road King. The stock bars were killing my back and my right would go numb. The apes are way more comfortable! Here are few pics of mine.

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Sorry if this response is far too late .....BUT.....52 yrs old....6'4" 205 lbs.....2009 Road King with ABS ....Did my own 16 " bars (internal wiring...ABS wiring Brake and and clutch extensions).....Also added Kuryakyn floorboard extensions to the King.....Bolted some rinehart slip ons ....Got a discount on a Brawler seat...... Livin my mid-life crisis in Alberta......Cheers and hugs to ya all
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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53 years old here. 5'10" and 180lbs. Love my 16"ers. They're a lot more comfortable than you would think. FAR better than stock.

 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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13" CycleSmith's here. Love em!
 
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I have a set of 12" on order for my RK, should be to my home the first part of the week. I think they will be the perfect combination of looks and comfort.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Buddy of mine has 18's on his RK. Looks great.

Max: You scoot looks nice man!
 
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I just put 12's on mine. I've had 16's, but decided tog o with 12's.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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I tried baby apes of 8.5 inches, the bars did little for my ageing shoulders so I swapped back to RKII bars, feel like I have my hands at my lap but no more screaming burning bursitis after a few hundred miles. I have considered going to 12's but when my shoulders are extended for long they lock out.

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A view of RKII Wild 1 WO513 bars, I have since replaced throttle cables and brake lines to the front.
 
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