Paul Yaffe Monkey Bagger Bars
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Coshocton, OH
Thanks bro! I love them already. I can go out and just stare at them! They feel SO comfortable. The best part is knowing how much $$$ I saved doing it myself. There is a great deal of satisfaction once you are done.
Now to get my new exhaust on and get the new air cleaner on as well (if the damn thing ever makes it here LOL) Oh and I have a TTS to play with as well
Oh yea almost forgot, a new weather advisory was just issued for my area....6-9 more inches of snow. Global warming my ***!!
Now to get my new exhaust on and get the new air cleaner on as well (if the damn thing ever makes it here LOL) Oh and I have a TTS to play with as well
Oh yea almost forgot, a new weather advisory was just issued for my area....6-9 more inches of snow. Global warming my ***!!
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ea$t Oakland CA
I'm 5"7 running 12" Monkey bars
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Iowa
IMO go bigger than you think. I am 6 foot and went with the 12's. I have them pushed all the way forward and while riding my hands are a little bit lower than my shoulders. Needless to say I wish I woulda went with 14's.
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Iowa
I am interested in getting some higher bars for mine too. I really like the monkey bars and that they can be ordered to desired height. My one thing is, I dont want my hands up in the wind. How tall of bars do I need to get the most ergonomic feel while still shielding my hands? I am currently 6'1" from 6'2" due to compressed disks.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: London, England
And don't expect to be able to use the fairing mirrors. Yes you can see them but you're arms will make them difficult to use for quick lane changing etc.
If you want to retain the stock mirrors don't go with apes. If you want apes you'll need to add bar mounted traditional mirrors.
Ps I'm 6'3" and went with 12s. They fit me perfectly!
If you want to retain the stock mirrors don't go with apes. If you want apes you'll need to add bar mounted traditional mirrors.
Ps I'm 6'3" and went with 12s. They fit me perfectly!
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Cypress, TX
And don't expect to be able to use the fairing mirrors. Yes you can see them but you're arms will make them difficult to use for quick lane changing etc.
If you want to retain the stock mirrors don't go with apes. If you want apes you'll need to add bar mounted traditional mirrors.
Ps I'm 6'3" and went with 12s. They fit me perfectly!
If you want to retain the stock mirrors don't go with apes. If you want apes you'll need to add bar mounted traditional mirrors.
Ps I'm 6'3" and went with 12s. They fit me perfectly!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: London, England
I'm 5'10" and disagree with this totally. I have 12" PYO MBB and see great out of the stock mirrors looking under my arm. Took me about 1 minute to get used to it. Maybe being 6'3" changes the angle enough to make it tough. For the guy who is 5'6" you'll be able to see fine. I would go at least 12". 10" puts your hands right in the middle of the mirrors. I was like a lot of guys and wasn't sure about the bars being above the fairing. Went ahead and went with the 12s and am very glad I did. If I was doing it today I would go with 14" or 16". I had 16" with 2" risers on another bike, not a bagger, and loved them.
Each to their own though!!!
