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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Need to know more about the bike..
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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I installed the 12.5 bars and could not be happier with them. I am 5' 11" and the 12.5 bars put my hands level with the top of my shoulders. My bike is an 09 SG with the stock seat. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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just put 10's on mine,only got to ride it 30 miles fn weather.Glad I only went 10, still not sure I like them but glad I didn't go with 12.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mking7
Wondering why everyone says to go one size taller on apes than you think you want. I'm getting Yaffe Monkey bars. I was thinking 10".

So. Do you say this for comfort reasons or looks?

Thanks.
With 10's you won't have to get extended cables and brake lines anything more and you will. I have 12's I'm only 5'9" and I wouldn't trade em for anything. Best money I spent on that hole in the water I keep throwing money into
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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The other thing is the PYO 10" feel like the Cyclesmith 13". I think they are both close to 12" bars IMO.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Emdog
Kesean, I like that look. When going with the 10"s, do you need to replace the cables with longer ones or will the stock set work?? Really, really want to go that route but replacing all the cables looks like a lot of work.

No need to replace cables on 10's. But all the wiring will need to be extended obviously. Ever internally wired bars. It's a pain in the a$$. Took me 6 hours
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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Kesean, I like that look. When going with the 10"s, do you need to replace the cables with longer ones or will the stock set work?? Really, really want to go that route but replacing all the cables looks like a lot of work.
I installed 10" PYO bagger bars.....wiring does need to be extended, but I was able to use stock brake/clutch.....however, I did re-route the clutch cable under the fairing, mirrored the brake, and is actually better than through, as it has much smoother curve.
 
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Wires do not need to be extended with 10" yaffee bars.
 
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
Wires do not need to be extended with 10" yaffee bars.
This is true, but if you don't extend them you need to reroute the wiring harness. It really isn't hard extending the wires.
 
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