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Old 07-29-2011, 06:48 PM
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Default Mini Apes vs Buckhorn Handlebars

Need a little help. Which one is better for reach and comfort? I know you will say try both but I can't find these on a Sporty to check them out. So any complaints about the reach and comfort from those who have either of these?

AND, how is the handling e.g. turning, cornering, etc compared to stock bars?

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Old 07-29-2011, 07:24 PM
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The mini apes are way better for comfort and control.
 
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Mini apes,buck horns are terrible things.
 
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In my opinion, Buck Horns are ridiculous. It just feels all wrong. Now, that being said, I have ran 16's and I loved them! I long for the day that I get back to bars that tall. Right now I am running 12's. I'm pretty happy with them. The handling is pretty good. I think they are 31" end to end. Plenty of leverage to make turning easy. A lot cooler look that Buck Horns. Again, just my opinion.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 10:19 PM
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Thanks Guys! And Chappy99, are you joking? What are your handlebars? Stock?
 
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i bought a dyna street bob. I totally dig the apes. I went from standard bars to the stocks on the street bob... they are awesome for me.. but i'm short and fat. I like anything that cools my fatty temperature.
 
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Old 07-30-2011, 06:02 AM
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I had buckhorns on a earlier Sportster, they put my hands in an awkward position, didn't feel good at all, my present bike now has 12" apes on risors, fits me very well...
 
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When i got the bike it had buck horns,now i have bars off a 2002 Dyna.
 
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i love my mini apes!
 
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Apes. The buckhorns are strange looking.
 


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