Hey guys, I am currently in Afghanistan with the Army and I have a 2010 Fatboy Lo. I am close to 6'3 and the stock handlebars just don't cut it. I was wondering whether I should go with the Gangser Apes or the Wild 1 chubbys and how high should I get them? 16" or 18"? I really don't have the slightest clue on this and would like your help, I appreciate the help guys.

 

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What kind of apes you get is a matter of personal opinion. I run the Carlini's in 16". I love them. I had the wild 1's before them. My Carlini's are 1.5" diameter and look so much fatter.

Drew

 

Wow, them Carlini bars sure are expensive!

 

But they are worth every penny. The quality is superb.

Drew

 

I would say not higher than your shoulders. If you are in the Army, you know that the police on post are a little stricter than off post. You also have to worry about moving to different states. Thus, you have worry about changing them in the future, if they do not comply with your new duty station.
Just a few things to consider.

 

Im rocking 16"s (wild 1's chubbies) with your pipes i think i would rock the gangster apes bro. Dont trip i mob my vicla on base all the time with nobody saying s*** to me.

 

im 6'1 rocking 17'' carlinis.. i love them.



pipes look familiar?

thanks for your service man!

 

I am not debating with you, but the last riders course I had to attend, the instructor would not let you start the class if your bike did not meet the legal requirements. We had a guy who did not want to put the correct air pressure in his front tire. They kicked him out, notified his CoC, before we ever even started the bikes.
Personally, I would not want to waste the money it cost to change the bars and cables.

 

Do you mind me asking where that was and how long ago? I'm a contractor currently on a MCB. They used to be really rigid here - to the tune that you could not ride on base without producing a rider safety coarse cert, base sticker, etc... but they have way relaxed it. Right now the only stipulation is legally registered bike, inspection sticker (for VA residents only), long sleaves, full fingered gloves and boots above the ankle (and of coarse the M designation on your license - but no one ever checks my license since I've got a green badge).