Ape Hangers, any thoughts ?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: NorCal
I had 14" apes on my '04 Road King Custom. I would have preferred 16".
Hill Country has some good kits, but you'd also be wise to check johnnyvaughn.com. He has ape kits as well, including kits for TBW bikes with and without ABS.
Hill Country has some good kits, but you'd also be wise to check johnnyvaughn.com. He has ape kits as well, including kits for TBW bikes with and without ABS.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 38
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Winter mods included Black 16" Gorilla Bars from Drag Specialties with Black Braided cables, new black levers from HD, and new Contrast Cut Mirrors from HD as well. I also added the Roland Sands Velocity Air Cleaner, Samson Fishtails, a Mustang Solo seat and a TV3 fuel manager. Other odds and ends as well. Hope to get it on the road in the next week or so and post new pics. I love the 16" I tried several heights from 12 - 20" and the 16 looked and felt the best!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Fargo ND
I have the 16" flyin apes and love them, could've went 18". I'm 6' dealer did mine for $500 including cables. I had to order and pay for the bars through carlini.com
Last edited by brockstwrt; Mar 7, 2010 at 06:43 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 221
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From: Colorado Springs
I put a set of Burley 14s on my 99 Road King. Easy to install (I don't have TBW). I like them but often wonder if I should have gone 16s. Either way, I like the 14s much better than the stock bars. Night and day difference.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Saginaw, MI
I had the Road6custums 14" installed. I am 5'10" they feel way better than the stock mini apes. Time will tell, took it out for about 1 hr and everything seems fine. I am glad I went with the 14", the 16" probably fine, my hands about shoulder height. About $130.00 for the bars + $500.00 install.