? about mini-apes.
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? about mini-apes.
I got some V&H bigshots stag on order and am now thinking about adding harley mini-apes to my 02 flstfi.But heres the question,i'm 6'2",200 lbs and dont know how comfortable the apes would be.Can anyone with experience enlighten me before i order the apes.I have no way of getting on a bike w/apes to see how they do.Once i order them i'm committed.I trust what you guys have to say.thanks
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RE: ? about mini-apes.
There are a few people on this forum that have switched to mini-apes and they have commented on how much more comfy that they were compared to the stock bars. I have mini apes on my Springer. If you want to look at them, I have a pic of them in the Springer section of this section. I am 6' and they were worth the money to me. When I had the stock bars on, my neck and shoulders would bother me a little after a long run, now they don't. I have always liked the looks of apes on a Harley and now I know that they are also comfortable as well. Good luck.
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RE: ? about mini-apes.
Just some thoughts on handlebars ……………
The 2006 book shows these specs:
Chrome FatBoy Bar #55958-01
tip to tip = 31.50"
base width = 13.50"
rise = 5.50"
pull back = 9.00"
MSRP $49.95
Chrome Heritage Classic Bar #56623-99
tip to tip = 31.25"
base width = 11.50"
rise = 8.50"
pull back = 5.00"
MSRP $49.95
Mini Ape Bar #56832-04
tip to tip = 33.75"
base width = 10.00"
rise = 10.50"
pull back = 7.25"
MSRP $199.00
The mini apes are factory drilled for internal wiring, the Heritage bar is not.
The mini apes require riser kit #56851-04, I don't know about the Heritage.
You would need to check cables, wiring extensions etc for proper type/fit.
Just some thoughts ..................
The 2006 book shows these specs:
Chrome FatBoy Bar #55958-01
tip to tip = 31.50"
base width = 13.50"
rise = 5.50"
pull back = 9.00"
MSRP $49.95
Chrome Heritage Classic Bar #56623-99
tip to tip = 31.25"
base width = 11.50"
rise = 8.50"
pull back = 5.00"
MSRP $49.95
Mini Ape Bar #56832-04
tip to tip = 33.75"
base width = 10.00"
rise = 10.50"
pull back = 7.25"
MSRP $199.00
The mini apes are factory drilled for internal wiring, the Heritage bar is not.
The mini apes require riser kit #56851-04, I don't know about the Heritage.
You would need to check cables, wiring extensions etc for proper type/fit.
Just some thoughts ..................
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RE: ? about mini-apes.
I put a pair of stock mini-apes off a an 02 Wide Glide on my Night Train, and I absolutely LOVE them! I am about 5'9, and the bars, along with my seat and the stock forward controls, put me in the ideal riding position. Plus, they look great too!
Cheers!
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