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04-20-2006, 01:15 AM
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IronButt
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hawaii
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Braided leather thingy hangin from front brake
Has anybody seen any guys running around with these long braided leather dealies hangin from their bike?
I was at the dealer today, and one of the bikes parked there had one hanging from his front brake lever, and someone said they are used to
blast someone's windshield if they are tailgating you or something.
Anybody know about these things?
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04-20-2006, 01:39 AM
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Hellbound Train
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It's like a speed control. When you get uo to 70mph, they slap you in the face.
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04-20-2006, 01:49 AM
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The word out here is that they are called a "get back".
Their cover is dog control, but the intended use is retaliation for being jammed by a car when lane splitting. Said retaliation comes when used as a medieval mace that, when swung, causes the metal end that clamps around the brake and/or clutch lever to inflict damage to the offending vehicle.
Most are never used in this fashion; instead are merely a decoration or poser gear.
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04-20-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 8-Ball
Most are never used in this fashion; instead are merely a decoration or poser gear.
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LMAO.... 
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04-20-2006, 05:47 PM
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ORIGINAL DOOF BABE
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Hilton Head Island, SC (Formerly from Lansing, MI)
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Originally Posted by SuperGlide0671
Has anybody seen any guys running around with these long braided leather dealies hangin from their bike?
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Hmmm..."long braided leather dealies".
Is that the technical term for them? Could you describe the dealie in more detail? Do you have a picture of the dealie?? 
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04-20-2006, 07:32 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SE MI
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I've seen them in my neighborhood on the kids tricycles but unbraided and they're pink or purple. they look the best if you have a jacket with leather strands hanging thingies.
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04-20-2006, 08:26 PM
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They are great for making your brake light blink when your ride fast.
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04-20-2006, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 8-Ball
The word out here is that they are called a "get back".
Their cover is dog control, but the intended use is retaliation for being jammed by a car when lane splitting. Said retaliation comes when used as a medieval mace that, when swung, causes the metal end that clamps around the brake and/or clutch lever to inflict damage to the offending vehicle.
Most are never used in this fashion; instead are merely a decoration or poser gear.
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we used to carry a hammer for this.
but if ya like getting whipped, then by all means tie one to your bars.
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04-21-2006, 01:11 AM
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IronButt
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by Lady Godiva
Hmmm..."long braided leather dealies".
Is that the technical term for them? Could you describe the dealie in more detail? Do you have a picture of the dealie?? |
I thought someone would get a kick out of that! LOL...I dont have a picture 
If I can get a picture of one of the "long braided leather dealies" I will definitely post it for ya! lol
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04-21-2006, 01:34 AM
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Huge Member
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Originally Posted by csoday
It's like a speed control. When you get uo to 70mph, they slap you in the face.
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LMAO!
You are the king of one liners. At least for the day. Or this post.
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04-21-2006, 11:07 AM
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FNG :)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: SoCal
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Originally Posted by 8-Ball
The word out here is that they are called a "get back".
Their cover is dog control, but the intended use is retaliation for being jammed by a car when lane splitting. Said retaliation comes when used as a medieval mace that, when swung, causes the metal end that clamps around the brake and/or clutch lever to inflict damage to the offending vehicle.
Most are never used in this fashion; instead are merely a decoration or poser gear.
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The term used around here is "windsheild wipers".
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04-21-2006, 11:19 AM
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ORIGINAL DOOF BABE
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Originally Posted by brownjams
I've seen them in my neighborhood on the kids tricycles but unbraided and they're pink or purple. they look the best if you have a jacket with leather strands hanging thingies.
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You said "thingie"...uh huh huh huh (Beavis & Butthead style)... 
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04-21-2006, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Originally Posted by SuperGlide0671
I thought someone would get a kick out of that! LOL...I dont have a picture
If I can get a picture of one of the "long braided leather dealies" I will definitely post it for ya! lol |
I searched yahoo images and came up with this:
http://www.aeromach.net/shop/leather_get_back_L.jpg
I see it has a quick release, maybe that's for when it gets caught in the front spokes??? that would suck 
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04-21-2006, 04:22 PM
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ORIGINAL DOOF BABE
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Ohhhh!!! So THAT'S what the thingie looks like! I've never seen one of those...
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2000 FLHRCI Road King Classic - 95" Big Bore
"I refuse to have a battle of wits with someone who's unarmed"
(and I have 43 points on the top of my head)
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04-21-2006, 05:06 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Another common item I've heard of for tail-gaters is the clear glass marble we played with as kids (refered to as "clearies" where I grew up). The "clearie" is launched over the riders shoulder and the evidence is obliterated as it makes impact with the offender's windshield. I suppose a "cat-eye" would work just fine, too, but stay away from "steelies" as the evidence remains intact.
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