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Old 09-08-2011, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by highwayman1224
My bars are 42" wide. I love them!!
Not tryin to hijack the thread, but how is the visibility in the fairing mirrors with those bars?
 
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:57 PM
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Not tryin to hijack the thread, but how is the visibility in the fairing mirrors with those bars?
The view of my elbows is phenomenal!! LOL
 
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Old 09-08-2011, 07:42 PM
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I have Carlini 16" standard apes on my RK.

Wide is better for long hauls. It feels a little weird to start , but you'll feel the differance when the miles roll.

I have 19" narrow apes on my 01 Wide Glide and while it's a great around town ride, it wouldn't suit me for long rides.

The whole point of apes is to stand up, spread out, open up.
 
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Old 09-08-2011, 11:34 PM
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My monkey bars are 36" and their only 12s. 42 sounds fine for that height.
 
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I run the 16" 1.5" diameter Flyin' Apes. I find them quite comfy. You will get used to them, at least I know I did and quickly.

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Originally Posted by BigJLocke
I am specifically buying a set from LA Choppers just because they are 40 inches wide. MY reasoning is because I am 285 lbs and my shoulders are as wide as your average NFL Linebacker and need them that far apart. If I was a little guy, yeah that would probably be excessive
Dude, all you needed to do is tell us your reach, not your physique description. For all we know 285lbs could be in your gut.....


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Originally Posted by Sgt. Fury
Not tryin to hijack the thread, but how is the visibility in the fairing mirrors with those bars?
I found that they suck with stock bars. I changed my mirrors before even before I'm ready to change the bars.

Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
I run the 16" 1.5" diameter Flyin' Apes. I find them quite comfy. You will get used to them, at least I know I did and quickly.

Drew
I wish Carlini had 1.5" thickness in 12" height...
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 08:50 AM
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So I guess the point is, the higher you go, the wider you go? Also for wind, I notice that if I put my legs outward on my highway pegs, it seems to direct wind directly to my body.. Hoping this isn't the same if my arms are spread out.
 
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Originally Posted by jeffreyjames
Ok, yea i just saw that on their website. For the 1.25" the width is 36.5" compared to the 1.5" being 41". I'm confused as to what would be the reason for this, and which would be more comfortable. I guess 2.25 inches per side isn't drastic sounding, but when it comes to ergonomics, inches definitely make a difference.. Thoughts? Wondering if I should exchange them for the 1.25".
The radius of the die used to bend the tube will increase as the tubes O.D. increases thus it will push the bars overall width farther out.
 
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Old 09-09-2011, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by James K
The radius of the die used to bend the tube will increase as the tubes O.D. increases thus it will push the bars overall width farther out.
Interesting.. So the width isn't determined based on an ergonomic design, but rather based on the equipment and diameter of bar? Seems like there isn't much ergonomic design thought put into it, rather, "If you want 1.5" bars, your width has to be X."
 
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I just hate to go forward and pay for the bar install, only wishing I went narrower. It's hard to tell just by sitting ont he bike, need to really ride it to figure this sh*t out.
 
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