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Old May 1, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Just bought a new tank protector & pocket. I have it installed, and when I opened it up, I found this "ribbon". What the HECK is that for!?
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Security lock or maybe rideing your Harley like a bull.
 
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I don't have one and not sure, but I would think it was to make it easier to get what ever you put in there out with gloves on. Kind of like the ribbons inside a battery compartment of toys and stuff, to make them easier to get out. Just a guess though.
 
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That just helps to pull up what ever you put in there ,,,or ride like a bull : )
 
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Kinda stupid if you ask me...
 
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Obviously you've never opened a remote control.....where is has that little white ribbon so that with one quick pull, you can get all the batteries out....
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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i have the same thing and i cut that sumamabitch off...
 
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It's your seatbelt, don't let a LEO see you without that tied to your belt! I hear it is a $150 ticket now!
 
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Like everyone else stated..... it's to get your batteries out....... LOL!
 
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Be sure to change your batteries when you change your clocks
 
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