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Old 04-29-2020 | 01:43 AM
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Morning folks...

Bit of a dilemma on my part when it comes to bar choice. I致e got a 2018 Fatboy and I知 torn between two sets of burleigh bars. I知 either going for T drag bars, or apes... using the images below for reference, can I get your opinions on the T drag bars and highball apes?

T BARS




HIGHBALL (14inch apes)








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Curious to know what other owners would choose, and why? How handling and reach may be affects the etc?

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Old 04-29-2020 | 01:47 AM
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Aussie Bars well done for me its the T Bars
 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 01:58 AM
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Old 04-29-2020 | 07:51 AM
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Apes! For comfort and looks.



 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 09:49 AM
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I like that your apes are in the same line as your forks, but not generally an Apes fan. I loved the look and comfort of my fat Bob bars. I would just change the grips.
 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 10:17 AM
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The drag bars look better in my opinion but may not be quite as comfortable as the apes. It's a tough choice either way because they both look good on the bike. Good luck and let us know what you decide on.
 

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Old 04-29-2020 | 11:43 AM
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Chrome highball
 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 12:54 PM
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I think it all depends on the bike and what else you plan on doing to it. Im a fan of apes but the T bars look great on that lowered Fatboy look with the 21in front wheel and custom rear fender. I do like the 2in diameter apes. I was running 12in by 1 1/4 apes and decided to go with the 12in by 2in diameter on my slim. Im very happy with them.
 

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I'm partial to the T-bars. I would like to test ride a bike with apes tho..
 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 01:05 PM
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As soon as the bars open up, I'm stopping in for wings and a pint...
 
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