Todds Cycles, 12"

 

I have a 2005 as well. I was thinking of getting drag bars. which ones are those? I also have short arms. lol

 

I like 'em low, beach bars for me. I had apes, I like them too. It's all in what you like.

 

I have an 08 FXSTC. It came with the 12" mini apes. I pulled these after a few thousand miles and went to Harley street slammers ( I had also changed the seat to a C&C squareback).
I think comfort is subjective. There are too many body types. Other bike mods are also a factor. I didn't have an issue with comfort, with either the sofa FXSTC seat or the C&C that brought me lower and farther back.
My issue was handling. The mini apes were incredibly vague and flexed all over. Im sure this was magnified by the wide glide front end and skinny 21" wheel. Be that as it may, the slammers tightened up my front end like night and day. It is way more comforting in the turns at any speed or angle.
on the personal side, I'm not big on the look of apes. Especially on an FX Softail. I like the long and low look. Go figure......