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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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I have 10" mini apes and have no issues with wind.
Appears your mirrors are just cosmetic. Can't see them being functional with those bars on?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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im about to install my 14's soon,ill be putting up install pictures and let you know how it feels, i can deal with wind since 90% got cut down from just the front fairing. but having stock bars and feeling hunched forward is not fun to ride AT ALL!! i think my old GSXR was more comfortable riding position than the way this makes you sit.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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I am between 12s and 14s right now. I wear a 35/36 sleeve dress shirt at 6'6. I don't think either will be anything but an improvement over the stock bars, but I do like to ride even when it is cold.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Are these just a reseller of santee bars or copies? I can't find anyone with santee 14s in black.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=180947322424
 
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Originally Posted by ElGigante
Are these just a reseller of santee bars or copies? I can't find anyone with santee 14s in black.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=180947322424
I am not sure i like the pull back angle on them...that is why i went with Yaffe classic bagger apes...$99 in black or chrome from Eastern Performance free freight... i got 12" ...came in today...looks like my hands will be level or about 1" above fairing...
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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I am not sure i like the pull back angle on them...that is why i went with Yaffe classic bagger apes...$99 in black or chrome from Eastern Performance free freight... i got 12" ...came in today...looks like my hands will be level or about 1" above fairing...

The ebay ones are pretty wide too, no?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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maybe see if eBay seller has pics of those installed
 
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I have 14" and the heated grips come in handy -- but the ride is very comfortable. SJ Ron
 
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16" cyclesmiths. I feels the wind and cold on my hands but my back thanks me.
 
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