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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Mine are hung off of my clutch lever on both bikes. They have a tendency to flash brake lights when they were hung off of my brake lever. I am left handed so it works out great. Important point--------------- never take a short whip to a gun fight.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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I used to think they were just for decoration. then I found out they sell them with snap hooks which are apparently illegal at least here to have on a bike as they can be removed and used as weapons. bike shop tried to talk my friends wife out of buying them for him. she bought the other kind instead. I got enough to do just trying to stay upright without swinging a whip around.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Where I live (near the Mexico border) that whip will get you shot.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Been to your part of Texas with my whip flying from my handlebars. Have to be careful of colors. You know it is Texas---shoot at me I shoot at you. Too much shooting down there over drug bs for me right now.
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Where I live (near the Mexico border) that whip will get you shot.
 

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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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I have no idea how you would ride and swing one.
http://www.chilhowee.net/whips.html
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Squirrelhead
I have no idea how you would ride and swing one.
http://www.chilhowee.net/whips.html
that would f**in hurt!

"Please note: Biker Whips are sold for decorative purposes only."
yeah right. cya!
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Cops pulled me & my partner over for that thing. He's a big ol' boy and pretty intimidating. The cops used it as probable cause to pull us over and check it. Some folks load em up with BB's so they'll really do damage. That's cause for a traffic stop.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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A whip to hit cars with.

You'll deserve what ya' get.
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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If you were sportin' a patch with a top & bottom rocker, I could see how "the whip" could be a intimidating factor. Other than that, good effin' luck when you use that thing...cowboy!
 



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