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Are taller apes less likely to block fairing mirrors on SG?

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Old 05-15-2012, 10:59 PM
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Trying to decide between 10, 12, and 14 PYO bagger apes. It seems like the taller the bar, the less likely to block you view of the fairing mount mirror on a street glide. Is this true?
 
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I could see out of the mirrors on my Dad's bike with 16" bars compared to mine with 13"
 
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I have the 12,s,and at 6'3,have to bend my head down just slightly for a clear view.My buddy has 14,s,and I have a clear line of sight on his.hope this helps
 
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Originally Posted by yellow fever
Trying to decide between 10, 12, and 14 PYO bagger apes. It seems like the taller the bar, the less likely to block you view of the fairing mount mirror on a street glide. Is this true?
I have the 12" Yaffe Monkey Bagger Bars, and they don't block the fairing mounted mirrors on my Street Glide at all (I'm 6' 1").

The 10" MBB's will definitely block the mirrors.
 
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Originally Posted by yellow fever
Trying to decide between 10, 12, and 14 PYO bagger apes. It seems like the taller the bar, the less likely to block you view of the fairing mount mirror on a street glide. Is this true?
I have the 12 PYO's and can see the mirrors under my arms ok. It takes a little getting used to, but they work fine. I'm 5'11"
 
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i run the 14'' chubby's with stock mirrors, any shorter bar it would be blocking my view
 
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12' and higher PYO Monkeys will be fine. I'm 6'6 and have no problems with my 12's. 10's will block the mirrors.
 
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I have the 16 inch Cycle Smith bars. I didn't like the stock mirrors on my SG so I changed to the HD mirrors that mount with your levers. I can glance at them quickly and see everything I need to see, and they look good!!!!!!
 
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