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Old 08-21-2012 | 09:10 AM
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Default ugh!! Im having a hard time pulling the trigger

on handlebars!!

for my 02 road king - there are so many styles and sizes and brands! Ive read so many things here and as a result just keep having more options added to my list! Thanks a lot - jeez

Ive basically narrowed it down (I think) to wildone apes or carlini gangster apes.. I think Im going with 16 inches but am afraid it will put my hands above my shoulders (I dont want that). But Im gona risk it.. Im 6'2" so should be fine...

Are there any comfort differences between these bars? or is it really just style differences? I also really like the look of the bars that come up and back a lot (dont know what their called) but I think theyre too low for comfort... help help help
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by justjoshin84
ugh!! Im having a hard time pulling the trigger
First aim the gun at your intended target. Breath in. slowly breath out while maintaining the sight. then gently pull back the trigger.

Sorry I couldn't resist.

I like the look of the gangster apes. I am 6"2" and I have 14" burly apes on mine. At time I wish I had gone 16". I think they would put me at exactly shoulder height.. If i ever have the cash, I may go with the gangster apes. However, I'm not sure if the curve in the bars pushes your hands higher than the standard bars. hope this helps.

The sig pic does not show m current apes. I'll have to take a new pic.

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Old 08-21-2012 | 09:41 AM
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ok, its the chubby rk II bars and beach style bars I like the look of too, but I think they'd be way low for me...
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 10:02 AM
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Actually, I think you should go with low set, '60s cafe racer-style bars.
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 10:11 AM
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I'm 5' 11" with 16" beefy bars on my ride and my hands are slightly above my shoulders. Sounds like 16's would be a perfect fit for you.
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 01:04 PM
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I'm 6' and have 18" Ganster's on mine. I love them. IMHO the Ganster Apes are the best looking bars out there. I just wish I had gone 1.5" instead of 1.25". At 6'2" you should be fine with 16" or 18".
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 02:46 PM
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BANG!
(I gotta do everything around here?)
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 03:06 PM
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Carlinis rule. Got Evil apes on mine and love every minute of it.
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 06:18 PM
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I've got Wild Ones on my chopper, and Carlini 17"ers on my Heritage. Both bars are of awesome quality, and i think you will be pleased......
 
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Old 08-21-2012 | 06:41 PM
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Road King and Heritage Bars = WIN

I'm looking at these but still thinking beach

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/kh...action=fitment
 
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