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Jan 27, 2011 | 01:45 AM

09rkpolice

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What's the difference between the cheap apes on ebay and the $200-300 apes everywhere else?

Jan 27, 2011 | 02:16 AM

ripper43

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Post a link to these cheap ebay apes so we know WTH we are talking about. then we might be able to tell you what the answer is.

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:19 AM

piasspj

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Things to look for are thickness and grade of the materials and plating. Also what parts are included, risers, clamps etc.
Look at the same things when comparing various $200 or $300 bars. High price isn't always
an indicator of high quality.

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:52 AM

Roadie09

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Originally Posted by piasspj

+1 anything you buy has the designer mentality, just because it cost more does not mean it is superior quality. It could just be a name you are paying for. Just look for quality and decide from there.

Jan 27, 2011 | 09:34 AM

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there have been some apes on ebay that are lower in price. they have the knurl pattern and width that is for springers which are different from the rest. just be careful with that..

mike