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Old 04-07-2016, 12:19 PM
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Hello wanted to get some feedback with the ape folks I spent a pretty penny on this and I Don't know if I even like them Maybe I will get use to them (I hope)

Feels funny riding.... like I can't manuever how I used to with the 13inchers Also the mirrors don't know if I'm a fan of going under the bars

What you all think
 
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Put the mirrors under, they look like Mickey Mouse ears. But I do think the bars look good.
 
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I personally think it looks awesome, but the only person you have to please is yourself.
 
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Man that looks nice but what do I know it's not my ride.
 
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Damn dude!! Those things are up there!! Looks good but I know after my shoulder surgeries, my shoulders would be killing me after about 10 minutes. Nice job though!!
 
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Damn dude!! Those things are up there!! Looks good but I know after my shoulder surgeries, my shoulders would be killing me after about 10 minutes. Nice job though!!
Lol yeah my arms get lil tired after a while
 
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When you drive your personal vehicle ( car or truck ), and your hands are on
the top of your steering wheel. your hands are shoulder height with elbows bent.
With arms fully extended, these should be really comfortable.
I have 16's, and my hands are slightly below shoulders....
Find some 'slim line' mirrors and drop'em under the bars.

Enjoy your new mod....they look good on your scoot man !!
 
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I had 18s on my fxst with 4 risers and loved it
 
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Bars look awesome...mirror sails, not so much. Re-mount those wind catchers.
 
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Your new bars look great but it's all up to you if you will enjoy them. I had 18's on my RK but just replaced them with Factory 47 16 inch Malo's. 18's were a little too high for me but I loved how they felt and how they worked on the bike.
 


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