Handlebar rope thing
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04-29-2019, 12:53 PM
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04-29-2019, 07:37 PM
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Being Canadian, I'm somewhat amused at the notion that someone living in a country where citizens can be armed would actually slap away at a stranger's car with a piece of goddamn rope. I sure as hell wouldn't go down there and pull that stunt. Its just a bit too Darwinian for my taste.
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04-29-2019, 12:56 PM
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It is a get back whip....if you have one it means you are an extra badass biker....
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04-29-2019, 01:17 PM
I dunno. This guys explanation makes sense....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8WAM7aL2PU
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04-29-2019, 01:21 PM
Found this - now that I know what its called
Another more nefarious reason for the getback whip was born out of need for club members to have an accessible weapon. The 1970s and early '80s saw a rise in outlaw biker clubs, and with that came violent clashes. Fights often broke out between members of opposing clubs, and having a weapon within arm's reach came in handy. Violence also erupted between clubs and law enforcement. Sometimes bikers would tie bolts to the ends of the fringe for more impact when used as a weapon.
Today, violent confrontations with motorcycle clubs have sharply declined. Getback whips are no longer a necessity, so they are used mainly as decoration for a motorcycle. The need for individual motorcyclists to associate with a club has also declined. This means that whip colors are not necessary to mark a cyclist and bike to a club. Individual riders use getback whips to customize their motorcycles and add individual flair.
I dunno I think it looks stupid. But thats just my opinion. And yes, I know what they say about opinions....
History of the Getback Whip
Getback whips were originally made by bikers in the '70s in their down time. They braided straps of leather together that corresponded with their club colors. This helped to identify a club as they blazed down the road and added style to the motorcycle. It was also a deterrent against motorcycle theft, because it identified a motorcycle as belonging to a certain club even if the rider and jacket weren't present.Another more nefarious reason for the getback whip was born out of need for club members to have an accessible weapon. The 1970s and early '80s saw a rise in outlaw biker clubs, and with that came violent clashes. Fights often broke out between members of opposing clubs, and having a weapon within arm's reach came in handy. Violence also erupted between clubs and law enforcement. Sometimes bikers would tie bolts to the ends of the fringe for more impact when used as a weapon.
Today, violent confrontations with motorcycle clubs have sharply declined. Getback whips are no longer a necessity, so they are used mainly as decoration for a motorcycle. The need for individual motorcyclists to associate with a club has also declined. This means that whip colors are not necessary to mark a cyclist and bike to a club. Individual riders use getback whips to customize their motorcycles and add individual flair.
I dunno I think it looks stupid. But thats just my opinion. And yes, I know what they say about opinions....
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