Hi Bros - Im new to this forum, which seems to be very interesting by the way, so just wanted to say hi! names Merlot, rides an 07 fatty and live in the Pilbara in WA, place called Dampier.

This summer I will be stripping down the fatty, painting, making a few alterations along the way, Im changing from Western Burly bars to HD Apes, Ive never had apes on my bikes before and never riden with them, im thinking of 12" or 16" ?? Im about 178cm, bikes lowered 1-1/2, got a Lepara bare bones to sit on. Can anyone offer advice on the bar size?

Look forward to chatting with you guys.

Cheers

 

Merlot

16" .....should be about shoulder height .... nice n comfy.

Thanks for the advice bros, had a mate with an 07 fatty who went with the hd12", sadly he passed away before We could compare bars, having a memorial run for him soon, RIP TV.

I was originally going to go with the fatboy low bars, but after TV got his apes I changed my mind, really need to go for a ride with different length bars!! Would like to get it right first time if possible. I've ordered a 2012 deluxe (vivid black) going to customize it old school style, keep it nice and simple, would like to enter it in a few bike shows up here, the fatty will be my daily ride/run bike, Robo 61 thanks for the heads up re the risers slipping, didn't cross my mind, will have to check out bars with built in risers on the net, any idears?

Cheers merlot

supper glue stops them from slipping mate

I like the carlini's on a fatty

http://www.carlinidesign.com/handlebars/ape-hangers/index.php

Mate

 

16" on mine with a 23" front as well, amazing feeling.