im trying to decide on bars and was wondering how people with the la choppers prime apes feel about the width of there bars? the reason I ask is because they are quite abit wider than say the twin peaks or the yaffe monky bars. Choosing bars are tough because you just don't know what your gunna like till you have them.

 

I'm with ya! I thought I knew exactly what I was buying, till someone pointed out that they had a kick out for a fairing!! I'm now looking at the la chopper 14" ape hanger tbw for my 08 RKC! Good luck I'll keep looking at this post!

 

I have the 12" Twin Peak bars and the width is about perfect for me. Your hands and wrists are almost straight out when riding unlike the wheelbarrow grip that the stock bars give you. JUST make sure you get the right bar height so your pull back is sufficient so you can make sharp turns comfortably. Ask me how I know....Ordered 10"'s and had to get 12"'s.....

 

I just installed a set of KST Kustom Mayhem 16-inch bars on my 2013 RK, and they are great. I believe they are about an inch wider than the Twin Peaks. I like the height and the width, and the only problem is that it puts the bars at the same height as truck and van mirrors when splitting lanes. The bars are very comfortable, and I am about 6-3.

 

I tried a set of apes, and couldn't run he wires... Out of frustration I called BR Customs to order a set of 16" Sweeping Beaters. He had a set ready to chrome and they were 40" wide. That seemed like a lot, and too much, but I'd have to wait 4-6 weeks to get him to make me some 34-36 inches so I bought them anyway. Very glad I did!!;! The wrist angle and feel is awesome!!!

 

I have the 14" KST Kustom "Mayhem" bars on my Limited and fully assembled they are 40"'s grip to grip. I too was worried about the width but they are pretty much spot on for me and I'm 6'3. The Prime Apes are wide than the Mayhems and fully dressed will be 41-42"'s wide.