Just got her last month. The current bars are not stock. Previous owner added them. I think they are about 6" tall with a 2" riser, so they are not near as low as stock bars, but I need some more rise. I've dealt with carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel in both hands/arms over the years so I need to keep my wrists in a neutral position and at shoulder level or slightly below. The Wild 1 12.5" Apes are 3" wider with 4" more pull back and almost twice the wrist angle as the 12" Outlawz. However, pictures from the Wild 1 Web site show both bars maintaining a straight line from the wrist to the forearms.

I like the looks of the Outlawz better and not being as wide as the Apes might be more comfortable for me. Anyone have some pics of their Fat Boys with the 12" or 14" Outlawz and the 12.5" Apes? Anyone dealt with Carpal Tunnel and finding the right bars? I included some pics showing the current bars. The pull back angle and wrist position on these bars are comfortable. I just want about 4-6" more height. Are my bars more of an ape style?

 

I forget the brand of my Apes, but they are 14 1/2". Stoch Risers and mine tend to be more on the wider side. I'm 6'1" and these put my hands pretty much level with my shoulders. Pretty comfortable, and as they are wide and the actual handles are kind of perpendicular to my body so that it's just a very comfortable position. I'll try to remember the name of the bars, I know I did alot of looking around when I got them because I wanted wide apes.

 

I'm pretty sure mine are Cycle Smith's Inc.

 

Yea, I think you are right, the Outlawz would look good...I say go with those!

 

Forgot to mention I'm 5' 9" with about 33-34" sleeve. Some bars that felt real good to me when I was test ridin' bikes was whatever comes with the Street Bob, which I believe are the same bars that come on the Heritages.

 

Im about your same size and I put Heritage bars on my fatboy and they are perfect.

 

Those look really good. What is the rise on Heritage bars? Do you also have a riser? I can't tell from the pic?

 

Those are a little tall for me, phatboy, but you have a sick bike, man. Love it.

 

Thanks Sleepy, a work in progress........18 & 21 fat spokes next !!!!!!!!

 

It has the stock riser/perch and according to Harley's website stock Heritage bars have a 12 inch rise. So I guess they could be considered mini apes.