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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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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?

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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Im '6' "1" and I love the 12's they feel really comfortable.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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It also depends on your seat. My 10" are not the same when I'm on my sundowner vs my corbin gunfighter seat.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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I got 10" and am comfortable with them. I'm 5'11".
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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I've got the 10' as well and find that they are very comfortable.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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I just installed 10's as well. I'm 6'1" they are very comfortable. I also think they look great
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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I am getting 16'' apes on my Roadking with the stock seat and Im 5'8
 
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i with MassHD its got to do with what seat you have, and even the brand of bars. I'm having 16" put on my ultra but I'm 6'3" and have a hammock seat.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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I bought 10's Thinking that bigger apes looked uncomfortable.....ended up adding 4" risers and now I'm wishing I had gone with 16-18's from the beggining....Live and learn....People that know me say they look uncomfortable. They couldnt be more wrong!!!
 
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