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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I am 5'6" as well with a 29" sleeve. I just put the Klock Works Ergo Back Bars on my 08 Ultra. They come to the top of the fairing and my hands sit more square to my body. They work great for my hight and reach.

any pics of those ERGO Back bars on your bike?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mike1158
any pics of those ERGO Back bars on your bike?
This a pic of the bars from behind the bike
 
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Originally Posted by djaudette
I am 5'6" as well with a 29" sleeve. I just put the Klock Works Ergo Back Bars on my 08 Ultra. They come to the top of the fairing and my hands sit more square to my body. They work great for my hight and reach.
What cables and wires did you have to change to install those bars?

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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Dawson
What cables and wires did you have to change to install those bars?

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No Changes on any cables. All stock cables and wires used.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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will "Apes" work for a shorter guy???
Depends on what you are willing to pay them.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BLMC
Depends on what you are willing to pay them.

really dude?????
 
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I am 5'7 and I have 12 inch Monkey Bars. They are very comfortable and I have no problems.
 
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I love my monkey bars! im 5'8 with short legs to boot!
 
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I was told there are 10's but they look more like 12's. I love em.
 
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I was told there are 10's but they look more like 12's. I love em.
Nice. I agree they look more like 12's. They look as tall as mine, which are 13's. bet you are glad you got the 12's over 10's anyway. By the way, what kind of windshield is that?
 
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