I say do it your way. Whatever you think, is what I think, you should go with. Apes are not something pemanent that you couldn't remove if you didn't like them. But you will have to get longer cables and probably do something for mirrors. Look for a used set for cheap, and that way you could always get your money back out of them if you don't like them. I say try it. I don't think drag bars would go with the look of your bike, but that's just my opinion. I actually like the beach style bars you have, but i understand the desire to change it up to make it your own. I like the whitewalls on your bike too. Gives it a good contrast. By the way, I saw your bike sitting downtown yesterday, lookin really good!