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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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You end up having a better riding posture with apes. Also it felt like I had power steering while riding down the road. The one negative it you need to be careful at slow speed and in parking lots.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Best thing I ever did was change from my 16" to the 10" Yaffe monkey bars the 16s just were a little to high for me at 5'10" and was tired of putting my hands down on my leg to get the blood flowing again
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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Thanks is the kind of feed back I was looking for. What are the handling issues, hate to dump it in a parking lot.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Trem82
What the hell was I waiting for? They are awesome
I ordered the bars from Direct parts and the cables from Dr. V Twin
Both people were very impressive to deal with.
I went with the 12" MBB. They look higher online.
I can see/use the bottom of my mirrors.

Like everyone says I should have gone 14"s.
I am only 5'10" and was nervous about being too high.

I should have listened to others about trying to ride a few bikes before spending the ca$h.

Enough of all that, I love them and can't wait to keep riding
I am also going with these bars. I am 6'1 and decided to go with the 12s, but your post has me rethinking the 14s.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Nightstalker88
Thanks is the kind of feed back I was looking for. What are the handling issues, hate to dump it in a parking lot.
It just takes some getting use to it. Since you don't ride around a parking lot all day long this takes a little longer. Really not that big of deal. Just keep it in the back of your squash the first couple of times you ride.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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you'll love it, it's a great bar to look at and to ride!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pit1600
you'll love it, it's a great bar to look at and to ride!
Pit, what size apes do you have in the bike pictured. I really like the height, of those bars with the batwing.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Anybody got any 10" in chrome that they want to sale ? My buddy is looking for the 10's.
Send me a PM ASAP d I'll have him contact you.
 
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I bought an 09' Ultra last May and put 13" Cyclesmiths on, I am 5'10". Arms sit just below shoulder height, perfect.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Hello Everyone,
I will be taking some pictures this weekend of the bike and will post over the long weekend. Sorry about my slowness in reply and getting pics.
 
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