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Guys with 16'' apes, how tall are you?

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Old 11-06-2012, 06:22 AM
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I'm 6' 7" . Just put my Hill Country 16" bagger apes on my 2008 street glide. Like them a lot so far!
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:12 PM
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5'-11" with 16" Carlini Flyin Apes. Mine are above my shoulder but I have them pushed forward, and my seat has some foam cut out so I sit low and back. Some bars say 16" but may mesure more or less than 16'. Like someone else said the Carlinis run tall. Also consider the width of the bars (grip to grip). My bars are 1.5" thick so they are wider (41.5") than their standard 1.25" bars (34.5"). It makes a difference in your reach.

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I'm 5'11" with 16" RSD apes. I can't handle it with my hands down low like I'm riding tricycle. About shoulder level now.
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:30 PM
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Interesting that the shorter riders are just as happy with 16"s.
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:32 PM
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I'm 6'0" and run 16" Wild 1's. Mine are more inline with the forks... maybe pushed forward an inch because I run a windshield. I've done a few 400 mile days and they were great - definitely better than the stock setup.
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 06:52 PM
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5'11" Carlini gangsters just slightly above shoulders
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 06:56 PM
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16 la chopper apes..I'm 6 foot.
6-6 in heals.
 
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6'0" here and I'm running 16s. I love them.
 
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I'm 6' 3" with 14"s and if I were to do it again I'd be hard pressed not to go at least 2" taller. Definitely take into account the seat, the height can vary 2-3" in your seat choice alone.
 
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6' 32" inseam and broad shoulders. My wingspan is like 6'1 fingertip to fingertip. Stock seat, 16" wild 1's tilted forward touching the windshield. I love the height but I'm so-so with the pull back, it ***** my wrists. They could use less pull back IMO.
 
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