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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Try it before you knock it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I have days where I wish I went with 12" or even 13". My 10" are I would like more pull back. The Bike handles great !
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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Thanks fellas for posting up all the pics of your ugly azz bikes with apes.

I plan on making my bike just as ugly next year with some black monkey bars. I originally though 12-14" but now I'm looking at the 14" or 16".
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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CTBagger - do you feel black and blue after this tongue lashing? Ride one and see how it feels. LOL
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Real tall apes on a batwing can look kinda strange [to me] but apes on a Road king or Road Glide look awesome. Never mind that they are comfortable as heck in any situation.

12" apes on my wifes SG
12.5" apes going on my RG. Got 10s now. Too short!

So I like apes...and don't think they are "dumb".

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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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I guess we need to start our own club...."Dumb Apes Baggers".....a little "DAB" will do ya"
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by kjelders
I guess we need to start our own club...."Dumb Apes Baggers".....a little "DAB" will do ya"
I'll join the club!!! I'm pretty dumb since I LOVE my 16" Apes!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kjelders
I guess we need to start our own club...."Dumb Apes Baggers".....a little "DAB" will do ya"

I think your on to something .. "DAB"
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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I am smurt today, but I am hoping by tomorrow I will be 16" ape dumber. Maybe the new Renegade wheels will offset the bars
 

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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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Why is it, when a guy doesn't like something PERSONALLY, that it MUST be wrong/dumb?

FWIW, mine are 13" and work great!

~Joe
 
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