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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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i have a 08 road king and im 6'3 what size apes should i go with its down to 14 or 16
 
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16s. I am 6' and my 14s are just at my shoulders.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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im 5'8" i had 18" apes on a 72 flh..might put them back on.. made a fun ride
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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16s would do ya right
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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Yup, 16s. It depends on how far you tilt them forward though...
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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+1 on 16" no lower than 14"

You can, will, thank us later.
 
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Rule for apes.

Once you decide, add 2 inches.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Toypuller
Rule for apes.

Once you decide, add 2 inches.
I agree

Buy bars you can return, pull the old ones off the clamps and put the new ones in. If they are not high enough reclamp the old ones and return and buy the ones you want.
 
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Yup, 16s. It depends on how far you tilt them forward though...
Do you mean 16s are closer to you and 14s can move forward more? with the windsheid on that is.
 
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I'm 6' and decided to go with 14s. I have regretted it ever since. The 14s are nice but I would prefer 16s or maybe even 18s. For your height, don't go lower than 16".
 
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