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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 05:46 AM
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Hey guys, been doing a bunch of searching the last couple of days as I am ready to pull the trigger and go planet of the apes on my SG. I want to see pics of 16" and taller and what brands you have had good luck with and not good luck with. I know some wil say keep looking this has been done but who doesn't like sharing a pic of their ride so post them and thanks.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Super tall apes isn't my thing for baggers so I only went for comfort (10"). Not against taller...just not my preference, but I can recommend you PM HandleBarLouie here for bars & pricing. He can probably get you any make/model/style and pricing's awesome. Good luck and keep us posted on your monkey bar project.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 06:59 AM
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I don't have 16 but here is a pic anyway. 14"KST Mayhems
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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one thing to keep in mind, apes all measure diff. i had 14'' on my SG and they were taller than 2 other budd's bikes w/ 16''
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Go big or go home...JUST KIDDING!!! To each his own.
I'm running 18 x 1.5 Buky Bars. I'm 5'11" and they fit me perfect, even with the C&C seat which sits you a bit lower and back a tad.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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Apes look silly with fairings...

16s on my RK
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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14 kst
 
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16" cyclesmith's
 
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I don't think it's the combo of ape hanger and batwing that looks odd. The combo of apehanger, batwing, and tourpak is when things fall apart visually. The tourpak just kills any sense of sportiness or aggressiveness that the apehangers convey.
 
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These are 16 inch apes cant remember the brand, but they are the fat bars and did the internal wiring. Hope this helps. They are also very comfy with me being 6'2
 
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