Handlebar leash thing??

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Dec 2, 2020 | 05:39 PM

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brakeless

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Originally Posted by coolbreeze3646

If I understand correctly, there is a 1 inch steel bearing/ball inside of the monkey fist, depending where you live it could be considered a blackjack of sorts. Some places have ordinances on these devices, just like kubotan's etc.

coolbreeze3646 is correct. It's 10" overall length and has a heavy, solid, steel ball in it. I can put a 1/2" deep dent in a 2x4 with it. California laws suck. You should read the rules for packing a knife!

PC 22210 states that “any person in this state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, lends, or possesses any leaded cane, or any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a billy, blackjack, sandbag, sandclub, sap, or slungshot, is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment.”

Dec 2, 2020 | 06:08 PM

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not a sock

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I always thought they were like what little girls had on their bike
handlebars; streamers.
Showing that the person riding the bike was a sissy...............

Dec 2, 2020 | 06:24 PM

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Halojumper

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I think they are largely for wannabe bad a$$es.

Dec 2, 2020 | 06:25 PM

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Indawynd

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Originally Posted by brakeless

PC 22210 states that “any person in this state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, lends, or possesses any leaded cane, or any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a billy, blackjack, sandbag, sandclub, sap, or slungshot, is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment.”

You should keep your quarters in a coin purse. If they fell of of your pocket while riding they could damage a car......

Dec 2, 2020 | 06:29 PM

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brakeless

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Originally Posted by Indawynd

You should keep your quarters in a coin purse. If they fell of of your pocket while riding they could damage a car......

Heh, you said purse. Men with tassles AND purses....

Dec 2, 2020 | 06:32 PM

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RANGER73

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Originally Posted by uncle kebo

And I thought it was so I could look like Pee Wee Herman......

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Originally Posted by eighteight

And generally a witless affectation declaring yourself a badass when you most likely are not

i admit I am not and don’t pretend to be one.

Those that actually are tend not to advertise

jmo/ ymmv

Quote:

Originally Posted by not a sock

I always thought they were like what little girls had on their bike
handlebars; streamers.
Showing that the person riding the bike was a sissy...............

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halojumper

I think they are largely for wannabe bad a$$es.

And the keyboard commandos have spoken.
You’re all badasses until you meet one.

Dec 2, 2020 | 07:23 PM

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MiniWolf

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Likes/Dislikes aside, I always wondered about the safety of having a long rope hanging off the handlebars. Doesn't seem like the wisest thing to attach to a motorcycle.

Dec 2, 2020 | 07:25 PM

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brakeless

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Hey I say whatever floats your boat. For those of you that want one try the Etsy website. Just search "get back whips". Same with the Monkey Fist.

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Dec 2, 2020 | 07:31 PM

#29

klap

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they're tow ropes for when your buddy breaks down..

Dec 2, 2020 | 07:35 PM

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CoolBreeze3646

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Originally Posted by ABQ-Jammer

The way I see it, and the way it has worked for me, is it's an "attention getter". By "nature" we have all been "programmed" to notice things "moving" in our peripheral vision, and automatically turn to look and see what it is that's "moving". This causes cagers to actually turn and see me there, even if I'm in their blind spot, because this whip moving around out there flashes in their mirror, and causes them to look more. It has kept several people from moving into me or into my lane, so I'm going to keep it on my bike, no matter what any of you say.
And, yes, PLEASE be careful about the colors you have in it. I've heard of certain clubs having issues pertaining to that here causing confrontations, so I'll either just keep it all black or brown to avoid that.

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Originally Posted by not a sock

I always thought they were like what little girls had on their bike
handlebars; streamers. Showing that the person riding the bike was a sissy...............

These should do the trick to get attention, moving or parked. Might not be the type of attention you want though. And as stated, watch the color combo.

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