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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Default 10" vs 12" Monkey bagger bars
Does anyone with 10" wish they went with 12" if so why?
Does anyone with 12" wish they would have did 10" if so why?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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I don't have monkey bagger bars. but i did puy 12's on my Road King and wish
I would have went 14's
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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I really like hanging my arms. More comfortable. Less effort when turning
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blackswampbiker
Does anyone with 10" wish they went with 12" if so why?
Does anyone with 12" wish they would have did 10" if so why?
I split the difference and went with 11" Santees!!! I love them!
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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I thought about the 10's and I went with the 12's... I like them... I definitely would not go higher... thats me though.. they look really good...

its one of those things if you go 10's after you get used to them you probably will say damn I should have just went a little bigger...

it always happens that way..

good luck
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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I just mocked up my 14's. I wish I would have gone 16.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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It was a really tough decision for me. I started out wanting 10s, I liked the idea of my hands not being above the fairing and the thought of not having to change cables or wires. I decided to go with the 12s because in the end I thought for all the work I wanted something that looked drastically different from stock. I'm really happy that I did. I know several guys that have 12s and 13s of other brands and the monkey bars are taller so know that going in. If I had it to do over I would go 14s or 16s. Not because I'm unhappy with what I have; I think I would like them that much more.
 
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Don't forget to check out the 13" LA Choppers Prime apes too. For those who are not sure for 12" or 14". they are in stock and shipping daily. They cost a bit less than the Yaffe's too. Both are really nice, but I want to order my parts and get them soon so I can dig in and get the mods done.

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I have 12's on mine. I love them. Thought about 10's also, but I am glad that I went higher. Like it is said above, 12 inch PYO bars are taller. Good luck.
 
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I have the 12's and would go to the 14's or 16's if I was to do it over again....which i just might.
 
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