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Sep 17, 2012 | 03:59 PM

The Cheesehead

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From: Mill-e-wah-que

Ape height question

I'm trying to decide between 14" & 16 apes for my 2012 Road King Classic. I'm interested in your thoughts and/or advise. I'll figure out what style of bars later, but for now I'm recall interested in your thoughts on how high I should go.

I'm 6'3 225 and not afraid to have the grips at shoulder level.

Sep 17, 2012 | 04:02 PM

Dew Me

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Most of the advice I've seen (and I agree) is to go 2 inches higher than you think you should. So atleast 16"

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Sep 17, 2012 | 04:04 PM

Keithhu

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If you're 6'3" I'd say 16 for sure. I'm 5'10" and I have 14's, perfect for my height.

Sep 17, 2012 | 04:14 PM

Energy-Dude

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From: Frisco TX

16" for sure

Sep 17, 2012 | 05:13 PM

kajunkruzer

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I'd go with the 16's. I am 6'3" and 14's are below my shoulders. I have ridden with both, and the 16's definitely feel better to me.

Sep 17, 2012 | 05:32 PM

Uncle Chester

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From: Big ol Titties

I'm 5'9" and have 16" on my heritage, they put my hands slightly above my shoulders. At your height I would say definitely go 16" if not higher. I had mama go out in the garage and help measure for me while I had my hands up about where I wanted them. Another option is to mock some up with PVC to see what you like.