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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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I am considering purchasing a set of apes for my roadking... I have been measured and 14s are what I need .. What brand would you recommand ?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Most go with Carlini or Wild 1's, some go with Yaffe, BR. If you go with Carlini, be advised they run about an inch taller than advertised (which Carlini will attest to)

Posting a pic of mine with Wild 1 14"s, because 1) I can , and 2) you can see what they look like.

 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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I also had the Wild 1 14" on my RK. Loved them. If I had it to over again, I would get 16s.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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I like my Wild 1s.
 
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nic pics guys
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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[quote=Keithhu;9660485]Most go with Carlini or Wild 1's, some go with Yaffe, BR. If you go with Carlini, be advised they run about an inch taller than advertised (which Carlini will attest to)

Posting a pic of mine with Wild 1 14"s, because 1) I can , and 2) you can see what they look like.




Sweet. On the list.
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I really like my Burly 14" Apes. Good price and quality.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by danmo
I really like my Burly 14" Apes. Good price and quality.
X2 - Just threw on the 14'' Burly's and I love em.
 
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For those of you with the 14" bars, how tall are you?
 
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