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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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Default 18" Apes on FLHX 08
just thought i should share the pics with you and have your opinion (even if it was harsh)...

Will post later the complete make over picture once i get the extended saddle bags and the fairing all closed and ready.

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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Looking good. Keep posting pics of the progress.
 
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Lookin good...good choice on the bike color as well
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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hope your doing chrome housings and different grips. they kinda stick out way up there.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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+1 on new grips and housings.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Not really diggin' it. I like apes as much as the next guy but not on a bike with a fairing. Just MHO.
 
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man, those are tall...lol
 
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Dont know but apes that extend way over the fairing just dont look right.IMHO
 
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Nice, you got me beat. I think that it will be awesome when done. Plus wants windshield back in bars wont stand out as much
 
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Thanks to all of you guys whether you liked it or not... here are some more pictures....
Thats me on the bike so you can see how tall are the apes when comes to me ... i think its perfect as its aligned to my shoulder level..
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