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Nov 21, 2012 | 09:35 AM

#11

RaceFace

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From: Ladera Ranch, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by patriot2500

I'm glad you posted this as I am also 6'4 and am looking into apes on my RKC. Can't decide between 18" Gangsters or 19" LA Choppers style.

Just remember, Carlini's run tall. 16's are actually closer to 17's, so your idea of 18's will be closer to 19. Good luck with the decision!

Nov 21, 2012 | 10:05 AM

#12

NitroShark

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From: Myrtle Beach, SC

1. 6'
2. 18" Gangsters. Pushed forward they're just slightly above my shoulders.
3. +12 on my wiring extensions. 74" clutch cable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by prosnowsk8er

Just looking for more info in one place,

1.How tall are you,
2.What size gangsters do you have on your ride, and how they are for shoulder height,
3.If you know what size + on stock you went on your cables post that also,

Cheers!

Nov 21, 2012 | 10:19 AM

#13

02Deuces

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From: North GA.

I am 6'5" and a brother of mine is putting apes on his 95 Badboy Springer.....16" were below my shoulders sitting on the bike...actually felt very good...

Nov 21, 2012 | 11:59 AM

#14

patriot2500

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From: Bayville, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceFace

Just remember, Carlini's run tall. 16's are actually closer to 17's, so your idea of 18's will be closer to 19. Good luck with the decision!

Thanks buddy I'll keep that in mind.

Nov 21, 2012 | 12:22 PM

#15

prosnowsk8er

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From: calgary

great info,

cant wait for the 16's

Oct 19, 2016 | 09:35 PM

#16

R.Canales

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From: Central Cal

Lets try to re-hash this one to find my answer. What size + cables do I need for 16" Gangster Apes on a 2014 Road King?

Oct 20, 2016 | 12:08 PM

#17

Sturgis67

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From: Texas....6ft from the sun

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.Canales

Lets try to re-hash this one to find my answer. What size + cables do I need for 16" Gangster Apes on a 2014 Road King?

Dude, read post #5. It's already been answered for you.

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:02 AM

#18

Seafus

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From: UP Michigan

We put 16" Gangster Apes on my Dad's bike. Attached is a pic. He's about a hair under 6'. I'm 6'2 and have 16" BR Customs. Both of us are right about shoulder height with both sets of bars. ( Comfort level has been perfect. I could have went taller, but went for comfort over cool)
I ordered the bars, riser adapter, and cable kit right from Carlini.

And my 14 yr old sitting on mine, he's about 5' 10 for reference.

Last edited by Seafus; Oct 21, 2016 at 06:12 AM.

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Jan 6, 2017 | 04:13 PM

#19

R.Canales

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From: Central Cal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harleydaddy

I'm sure if you call Carlini's they can tell you all that info.

Carlini don't know chit! I called them to ask them what size cables I needed and they said they don't know! They said they know what kit to sell me but could not tell me the length of the cables themselves. I am currently in dispute with them because they sent me 18" gangster apes instead of the 16" I ordered and they don't want to make it right. Horrible customer service!