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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me, or has dont it, what is the maximum height of ape hangers i can install on a 2013 Road glide without changing the stock cables out?
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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12". also go to roadglide.org
 
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Does anyone have any 10 or 12 inch black bars they want to part with. For a decent price
 
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go big or go home spend the extra money I went 16 and love it
 
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Go big I went 16 the ride is great, but Herritage bars are cheap $80 and fit just fine
 
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go big or go home spend the extra money I went 16 and love it
Amen bro. Do whats comfortable, if that means cables, so be it.
 
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Unless you're 6 foot plus, 12 is more than enough. Anyone shorter just looks silly reaching up that high.
 
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I am just under 6'. I have 14" bars and an inch or two cut out of my seat. I am not above shoulder level
 
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Unless you're 6 foot plus, 12 is more than enough. Anyone shorter just looks silly reaching up that high.
Um... what? Thanks for that advice. Its crap, but thanks nonetheless.
 
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Im going with 14" Yaffees black on my RGC. Will need to change out the cables for sure.
 
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