14" Apes, Do you like them?
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14" Apes, Do you like them?
I have a quick question. I am thinking about putting 14" apes on my 09 SG. Just wondering to how people like them. Do your hands get alot of wind/rain since they sit just above the fairing?
I love mine, kinda wish I went with 16's though. As far as wind I get all of it, my grips are inline with the top of my windshield. If you're worried about the wind you might wanna go with 12's or 10's.
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IMO
If you cant decide between 10/12, go 12.
If you cant decide between 12/14, go 14.
If you cant decide between 14/16, go 16.
I have 12" Yaffe's on my RG but they run tall and I have a bare bones seat so they feel like 14's. I love them. I have 16's on my EG with the stock couch cushion and I love those too, even though they are above the fairing. Yes you're hands are going to get more wind/rain, but you're on a bike... Wind/rain is always going to hit you somewhere.... Both my bars are right about shoulder height (im 5'10").
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If you cant decide between 10/12, go 12.
If you cant decide between 12/14, go 14.
If you cant decide between 14/16, go 16.
Totally agree with that! I have 14" on my 2011 Street Glide and I love them. Always go 2" higher than you think you want. I was sure 12's were perfect and I'm so glad I went with 14". Much more comfortable and they look better IMO.
If you cant decide between 12/14, go 14.
If you cant decide between 14/16, go 16.
Totally agree with that! I have 14" on my 2011 Street Glide and I love them. Always go 2" higher than you think you want. I was sure 12's were perfect and I'm so glad I went with 14". Much more comfortable and they look better IMO.
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Love my 14's, could never go back to stock height. Takes a little getting used to though.
You can buy little shields that attach to the Mirror stem that will protect your hands from wind/rain etc. I think National Cycle sells them.
You can buy little shields that attach to the Mirror stem that will protect your hands from wind/rain etc. I think National Cycle sells them.