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Show me your 12.5 & 14 inch apes!

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Old 07-11-2009, 12:30 PM
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Please don't post any pics of 16s. I've already tried them & based on my solo seat height & my height they're not for me. I'm trying to get an idea of what the difference in looks is between the two. I've already been on Wild 1's website, but their pics are not that great (especially when the bike has got a windshield on it???). The more pics of different angles the better. So please, let's see them...
 
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Old 07-11-2009, 12:34 PM
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Try Carlini website.

That handlebars are sick bro!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Cloud09King
Please don't post any pics of 16s. I've already tried them & based on my solo seat height & my height they're not for me. I'm trying to get an idea of what the difference in looks is between the two. I've already been on Wild 1's website, but their pics are not that great (especially when the bike has got a windshield on it???). The more pics of different angles the better. So please, let's see them...
THe pics with the rider are on 2002 FLHR RK: 1) Road King High Bars and 2) 12.5" WIld1 Chubbies. I am 5'7" with a 33" sleeve. The Chubbies gave me 1 3/4" more "pullback" at the position pictured. Sorry, I dont have a bunch of different angles but maybe I could get somer and post them if you buy me a beer in St. CHarles some time.

I know the agony you are going through in choosing apes. Been there. 12.5" is the lowest rise I would go with now that I know what I know and have some miles on my 12.5s. THey are comfortable beyond description. 14" Chubbies would only be better.

P.S. windshield is chopped; FYI
 
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Here's my 14" wild 1's on my RG. Thought I would want 16" but these are perfect. First pic is stock bars to give you an Idea of hieght difference




























 
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I thoight I wanted the 12.5 for my king but after reading this I am re thinking maybe I want 14's
 
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Great pics 5 speed suicide! Thanks.
 
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Here's some 12.5's
 
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Here is a pic of my 14's
 
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Anyone else?
 
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I went with Cycle Smiths 13's 1 1/4" bars with internal wiring. I am 6'-3" and feel these are fine for me. With the stock bars, I always had a back ache after riding. These keep me positioned more upright, plus keep my hands right at chest level, so I have yet to have numbing issues in my hands. I think 16's would have been too high for me. Great bars in my opinion. The photos I've attached were taken during installation, so that's why there is no brake line or mirror on the right side.

http://cyclesmiths.com/
 
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