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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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http://www.brcustomcycles.com/

Be prepared for a bit of a wait. A customer just got a set and waited four months regardless of what they told him when he ordered.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Hogpro
http://www.brcustomcycles.com/

Be prepared for a bit of a wait. A customer just got a set and waited four months regardless of what they told him when he ordered.
Wow... Theyre really expensive too.... Gonna have to keep looking...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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I'm 6'1" and went with the Yaffe 12" Classic Bagger Apes on my FLHX. I'll tell you how that went before week's end. The bike and bars are now at my local indy's shop!

The Classic Bagger Apes are about 35" wide, with about a 7" pullback - and a FABULOUS neutral grip angle.
 

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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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I found buying ape hangers is like buying a gun safe:
Pick the one that you think you need & then buy the next size up.
Just put 14" WO's on, I'm 5'-9" perfect !
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by apxpred
I found buying ape hangers is like buying a gun safe:
Pick the one that you think you need & then buy the next size up.
Just put 14" WO's on, I'm 5'-9" perfect !
Got some pics?

Wild 1s are too wide for me but you might be right on the height.... Maybe I'll just get the Paughco 14 inchers.... If they're too tall ts easier to get shorter ones without having to get new cables and stuff
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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I have Khromewerks 14" fat apes , 34.4 inches wide. I'm about 6' and they are almost perfect. Check out their website, they have 2 charts that will give you all the info you need.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bklynbob
I have Khromewerks 14" fat apes , 34.4 inches wide. I'm about 6' and they are almost perfect. Check out their website, they have 2 charts that will give you all the info you need.
Pics?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Checkout FMB Choppers, they can custom make your bars to your specs.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bklynbob
I have Khromewerks 14" fat apes , 34.4 inches wide. I'm about 6' and they are almost perfect. Check out their website, they have 2 charts that will give you all the info you need.
I really like that "installed" chart... Super helpful. These are really close to what Im after (if only there wasnt that 2" drop at the bar ends)... Might be as close as I can get though... Plus the price is right
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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got my bike done today..... WHAT A DIFFERENCE A SET OF BARS MAKE!!

i'm VERY VERY please with my Paul Yaffe apes!! totally different feel riding now! will get pics when it light out!
 
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