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Mini Apes on Softail Standard

  • Blackadder
    Blackadder
    6 years ago
    At 6'3 I'm sick of the stiff back I get on my 2013 Softail Standard on long rides. Not a big fan of apes, but thinking of putting mini apes on it to straighten my back out a bit when riding. Thing is, I hear mini apes make handling worse, plus I really don't know which brand of mini apes are considered better than others. Also, do they look better with braided cables or internal?

    I know the who 'which bars' thing has been done to death, but I'm struggling find any that catch my eye so all advice greatly appreciated.
  • STEAMER
    STEAMER
    6 years ago
    Hey Sean, The FXSTC came out standard with about 10 or 12 inch mini après, They had external wiring. Maybe if you can, have a look at the 1.25 inch thick for something diff in the mini apes. The FXSTC were only 1 inch thick, same as on the Heritage, they same bars.
  • Blackadder
    Blackadder
    6 years ago
    Cheers Steve. Yeah the thicker bars do look a little better. Think I need a tour of dealers to see some live on a bike
  • STEAMER
    STEAMER
    6 years ago
    Have a look at Rollies site in Brisbane, and check out Wild 1, chubby bars
  • DocGreen
    DocGreen
    6 years ago
    Yeah second the Wild1 bars, I fitted a set of the WO502 12 1/2" mini apes to my fatboy after trying risers with my mid westerns, wished I had done it straight away - that bike was so comfortable and between the bars and detachable screen they were the best mods I did to it. I did procrastinate for quite a while as I wanted to be certain, also spent the time to choose the right height for me.
    As to handling, I'd say my bike felt better after fitting the mini apes - mine were only 12 1/2" high so nothing extreme.
    Also purchased bars and cables thru Rollies - great to deal with.

    DocGreen
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    6 years ago
    Wild One Chubbies for me as well, I love the ones I have on my RoadKing.
  • bobby bob
    bobby bob
    6 years ago
    Big man on a softail, 12" apes, 1" risers, 3" extended forward controls, low single seat, proven combo, one thing by it's self probably won't feel right.
  • Blackadder
    Blackadder
    6 years ago
    Thanks for the advice folks. Liking the Wild1 Chubbies and risers. Not sure about the forward controls at this stage as I quite like the standard riding position, plus budget won't stretch that far. Wondering if Wild1 or Rollies will have a booth at the Sydney Motorcycle Show next month, would be good to see them first hand.
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