Getting ready for better weather. Dennyo what windsheild is that does it have four points of contact?

 

Hey Pearson , it is a WindVest , here's a couple of Pics. let me know if this helps

 

Very nice thank you. I bet it helps a lot with your bars. The ride I am going to make from pa to charleston sc to my new house. I have three thing the old me wouldn't have needed shield, driver backrest, and some bags since mine can't be found. Ali's that a 16 inch?

 

14 Carlini Evil Apes with 2 1/2 inch risers

 

Carlini Menace Apes 16"

 

I think those Menace Apes are the only apes I've ever seen that don't look too bad with the bars rolled back that far. That reverse curve helps the look a lot. Good bars for a fella who wants apes but also wants a lot of pull-back.

 

Good day all. I was hoping to find some answers pertaining to ape bars or beach bars. ? I'm 5'9 225. I have a 15 softail deluxe that I'm building. What size apes would u go with ? How long could u ride w apes. Or should I go w beach bars. Love the look but have been told there very uncomfortable ?? Any ideas or suggestions would be great. Ty in advance

 

Ya, I agree they look ok back, but I have moved them out a little since that second pic, got 'em where they were in this pic..

 

This is a loaded question.....

Are you a bigger guy (gut-wise) or an average or smaller guy? lol

Fat guys look absolutely retarded on bikes with beach bars. Skinny dudes look best with beach bars but average build guys can also pull off the beach bar look..... and apes look good on everyone.

As for apes....

How high do you want your hands when you ride? I like mine at shoulder height or slightly below. Slightly below gives me the comfortable long trips and day trips. Which are you more attracted to about apes... style or comfort? Some guys like em high to the sky for looks and short rides and others like em for the comfort and long rides.

I'm 6'1" and went with 14" Carlini Flying apes. These bars actually run about an inch taller so they are closer to 15" bars. They put my hands slightly above my shoulders running a factory height riser. They are comfotable and look fantastic but if I could do it over again..... I would have definitely gone with the 12" bars for more comfort on longer rides.

Whatever height you decide on.... Carlini's really do have some nice curves and the fit & finish is top-notch. BR Bars are nice too but I liked the swoopy curves of the Carlini's on my bike.... looks a bit more ole fashioned imo. Oh yeah.... and get the 1.5" diameter bars. They look great with our big front ends.

 

OTE=Berick;14909899]This is a loaded question.....

Are you a bigger guy (gut-wise) or an average or smaller guy? lol

Fat guys look absolutely retarded on bikes with beach bars. Skinny dudes look best with beach bars but average build guys can also pull off the beach bar look..... and apes look good on everyone.

As for apes....

How high do you want your hands when you ride? I like mine at shoulder height or slightly below. Slightly below gives me the comfortable long trips and day trips. Which are you more attracted to about apes... style or comfort? Some guys like em high to the sky for looks and short rides and others like em for the comfort and long rides.

I'm 6'1" and went with 14" Carlini Flying apes. These bars actually run about an inch taller so they are closer to 15" bars. They put my hands slightly above my shoulders running a factory height riser. They are comfotable and look fantastic but if I could do it over again..... I would have definitely gone with the 12" bars for more comfort on longer rides.

Whatever height you decide on.... Carlini's really do have some nice curves and the fit & finish is top-notch. BR Bars are nice too but I liked the swoopy curves of the Carlini's on my bike.... looks a bit more ole fashioned imo. Oh yeah.... and get the 1.5" diameter bars. They look great with our big front ends.[/QUOTE]