What is the purpose of...

jgrm1 · 09-27-2010, 04:43 AM

I saw one again yesterday and the curiosity forced me to ask what the symbolism or purpose is of the long strap hanging from the bars near the right handle bar grip of some Hardly Ablesons? Are handlebar tassels not enough (they were on my childhood tricycle) or are these guys simply into self-flagellation as they get whipped while riding down the road?

-Jeff

Nitro · Nitro's Garage

They are pussy stripes.

klennop · 09-27-2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nitro

they are pussy stripes.

That right there is funny!!

I see a lot of Harleys every day, but I don't know what you are talking about, maybe find a picture?

jgrm1 · 09-27-2010, 04:54 AM

At the risk of being fired, I googled THAT and did not find a description. Is that you opinion or a real explanation? If that's a real explanation, please expand. I figure there is some meaning behind it. It looks ridiculous, and I figure the more we know, the better the laugh.

-Jeff
(keeping an open mind)

jgrm1 · 09-27-2010, 05:09 AM

Found it! It's a get back whip. Get one now: Old-School "Getback" Biker Whip - Chilhowee Motorcycle Leather

klennop · 09-27-2010, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrm1

Found it! It's a get back whip. Get one now: Old-School "Getback" Biker Whip - Chilhowee Motorcycle Leather

Really.....Great another thing hanging off their bikes to get caught in the spokes! I hope they make the whips long enough for that to happen!

Guest24 · 09-27-2010, 05:23 AM

PT Barnum was right.

cageyar · cageyar's Garage

If you hang it from the right grip, you're hetero, if you hang it from the left grip.......

CoffeeGuy · CoffeeGuy's Garage

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If you hang it from the right grip, you're hetero, if you hang it from the left grip.......

Now that right there, that's funny.

Edited to add:

But not nearly as funny as the website description, "can be removed in case of emergencies."

Would it be covered under my CCW I wonder?

Makes me think of the scene in "Temple of Doom".

Bob Hancock · 09-27-2010, 07:16 AM

Well ya learn something new every day....never seen one of these, but then I don't spend any time admiring Harleys. Wonder who buys the teal/white ones? Maybe left bar hookers?

geothepencil · 09-27-2010, 07:23 AM

Well unless you are Chris Camp (The Whip Guy, a local entertainer around here), you would be much better off with chains. I guess that means no group buy here.

geo

lightfighter · 09-27-2010, 08:08 AM

i would think they would keep those on the front brake lever since "you dont wanna use that anyway".

klennop · 09-27-2010, 08:12 AM

Plus their left side sees more traffic because god knows they are never passing anything!

twodear · twodear's Garage

25 to 48 inches long? Sheesh
I wonder if they sell more of the pink ones?

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Kieran R1100S · 09-28-2010, 01:47 AM

Am I missing something! Whats it all about, having this thing hang off your bike?

PFFOG · 09-28-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kieran R1100S

Am I missing something! Whats it all about, having this thing hang off your bike?

No that is the question, we can't figure it out either.

Guest24 · 09-28-2010, 04:23 AM

It's for bald H-D riders that can't grow the braided pony-tail. I think it's a Sampson thingy.

Droptarotter · Droptarotter's Garage

The damn things aren't even made out of stainless steel...........they suggest using nail polish to "preserve the finish of the clasp and for enhanced rust resistance."

lightfighter · 09-28-2010, 05:10 AM

Have u seen HD groupie chicks? It's an emergency whip to keep them away from you.

I'm not sure I've ever seen a HD man reject a woman tho, appearance not-with-standing. So maybe they are all about "the woman inside".....

jduke · 09-28-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lightfighter

Have u seen HD groupie chicks? It's an emergency whip to keep them away from you.

I'm not sure I've ever seen a HD man reject a woman tho, appearance not-with-standing. So maybe they are all about "the woman inside".....

I see LOTS of HD women during Bike Week and Biketoberfest, and I also see LOTS of BMW women at the National and all the other BMW rally's I go to....
I think I'm going to order a set of these things for my bike.
Now, what color goes with the only REAL color a BMW should be, BLACK??
I want to appear interested, but not desperate.
Anyone know a Feng Shui site for motorcyclists?