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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Does anyone have tassels on their levers?, If so, does it hit your hands and arms when riding?
 
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I just mounted a pair a few weeks ago and you can cut them to length. They were originally about 18" long but I didn't like how that looked so I cut them down to about 7" and while they do hit my arms it doesn't bother me or hurt.
 
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Are these what you are talking about?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Are these what you are talking about?
LMFAO!!!!
I think I need a set of those!!!
 
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They were popular on girls bicycles back in the 70s.
 
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no ride should be complete without capt itches big ugly goggles! they are the best!
 
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Tassels are the coolest man. The key is to have them so long they get entangled in your wheels and belt (or chain). If you accomplish that, you are a true biker. Oh yeah; if your worried about them stinging your hands and arms, you probably shouldn't be riding a Harley in the first place.
 
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Originally Posted by NightPunch07
Tassels are the coolest man. The key is to have them so long they get entangled in your wheels and belt (or chain). If you accomplish that, you are a true biker. Oh yeah; if your worried about them stinging your hands and arms, you probably shouldn't be riding a Harley in the first place.



Oh wow, you must be a Real Manly person to be saying that, a tough Harley guy...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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i used to have two strands that were long and would whip me on the sides when i rode. hurt sooo good
 
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