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JRSCREAMIN · 11-26-2009, 07:27 AM

Looking for suggestions. 2005 Fat Boy.. Whats the advantage to putting aps on and whats the most comfortable height 16"?

Rockerbox1 · 11-26-2009, 07:30 AM

1. depends on your comfortable riding position
2. depends on your heigth and arm length
3. depends on what you like...it is your bike
4. this is one of the subjects that has been beaten to death, have you tried the search function?
5. why didn't you post an intro in the new to the community section once joining our forum

JRSCREAMIN · 11-26-2009, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. Very helpful.This will get me going in the right direction.

Rockerbox1 · 11-26-2009, 08:51 AM

now that you've properly intro'ed yourself, I am sure many folks will jump in here. but you really need to get a feel that is right for you, not what somone else recommends. I am 6 foot tall, have a 98 fatboy, I have 20 inch apes on mine with 1.5 inch risers. and my apes are 39 inches wide....for me, it's comfy, but I have a couple friends close to same height and build, who don't like the feel of my apes. you just need to find a "feel" that is right for you

JBONE · 11-26-2009, 09:17 AM

16'S ARE WHAT Im running. There comfortable & here in Ct thats legal-MAX!

8226 · 11-26-2009, 09:58 AM

you can make a set of test bars out of PVC, then try various sizes till you get the one that YOU think fits you the best, then go buy that size. This will save you from buying a set of bars based on what others say they like and may or may not fit you. Just a suggestion but it gives you an idea of what you might want in a set of bars without having to buy them first.

anubisss · 11-26-2009, 10:06 AM

I run 16"'s at 5'9". I couldn't iamgine riding without them.

JRSCREAMIN · 11-26-2009, 10:58 AM

Great suggestion..

kimsboy · 11-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anubisss

I run 16"'s at 5'9". I couldn't iamgine riding without them.

i agree, easier on your back,neck,hands. much more nimble and super responsive due to weight transfer and it looks cool

hotrod351 · 12-23-2009, 08:00 AM

the advantage = none. lets see. hmmm, well chances are tyour fingers will go numb after a while, you wont have as comfortable control of the bike. upside = they look cool.nice.JPG