What the heck...

Chickenhawk368 · 08-13-2012, 01:50 PM

What the heck are the long rope on the cruiser handelbars for???

nsrg500 · 08-13-2012, 01:55 PM

That's a sign to the other ones.
"Not that there's anything wrong with that".

sschering · 08-13-2012, 02:01 PM

http://www.ironbraid.com/Get-Back-Whips.html

Chickenhawk368 · 08-13-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by nsrg500

That's a sign to the other ones.
"Not that there's anything wrong with that".

a sign for what??? Is it like earrings where in the '80s? left was one way, right was the other? "not that there's anything wrong with that".

I was thinking they got to add a foot every time they rode their bike, but some of them are 5-6ft long so it can't be that.

courier11sec · 08-13-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Chickenhawk368

a sign for what??? Is it like earrings where in the '80s? left was one way, right was the other? "not that there's anything wrong with that".

I was thinking they got to add a foot every time they rode their bike, but some of them are 5-6ft long so it can't be that.

Almost repped you for this, but since you posted a general question in the Portland section, I'll just not neg you instead.

nsrg500 · 08-13-2012, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Chickenhawk368

a sign for what??? Is it like earrings where in the '80s? left was one way, right was the other? "not that there's anything wrong with that".

I was thinking they got to add a foot every time they rode their bike, but some of them are 5-6ft long so it can't be that.

You've got it my friend.
In this day and age I didn't want to offend any one.
To each their own, it's just not for me, "not that there's anything wrong with that".

P.S. I think they add an inch every time they take an inch, if you know what I mean? "Not that there's anything wrong with that". At least that's what wikipedia said?..

Chickenhawk368 · 08-13-2012, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by courier11sec

Almost repped you for this, but since you posted a general question in the Portland section, I'll just not neg you instead.

Og post is an honest question, all joking is just that.

nsrg500 · 08-13-2012, 03:19 PM

I was told and read.
Back in the day before bikes had good rubber grips.
They would rap a piece of leather abound the bar. The edges would be cut into strings/fringe like on the hand made leather coats. The kind that's all tied together rather than sewn.
Anyway. The leather piece would be rapped around and the ends braided together, leaving short leather strings. If you put the braid in the right spot it would act as a ridge/grip.
Over the years the braids got longer and longer, kinda like the jeans got lower and lower.

My Dad being an very old school biker. Used a wrist band made for blacksmithing. It would go from your wrist to the middle of the forearm. It had about 20 fringes about 14" long so they could be rapped around two times and tied. He also used it as a belt for beating the shit out of my brother and I. He would roll it up so all the tassels hung out one end. Left cuts and welts.

That's what I know of the tricycle tassels.

Veloc · 08-13-2012, 04:14 PM

I was wondering the very same thing. I saw a bull riding some smallish cruiser, and she had a friggin leather tassel attached to her brake lever, dragging on the goddamn ground! First thought that ran through my head was, "well, that's a handy way to quickly low-side..."

Second thought was, "wonder if I could grab it and pull her along like a Radio Flyer?"

Bike wasn't done up in all sorts of farkels, so I really didn't know what to make of it. Now that I know, I actually feel dumber for having learned.

Alfang · 08-13-2012, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by nsrg500

You've got it my friend.
In this day and age I didn't want to offend any one.
To each their own, it's just not for me, "not that there's anything wrong with that".

P.S. I think they add an inch every time they take an inch, if you know what I mean? "Not that there's anything wrong with that". At least that's what wikipedia said?..

I know exactly what you mean, and that's my fav sketch they do on "Who's Line is it Anyway" LOL

courier11sec · 08-13-2012, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Chickenhawk368

Og post is an honest question, all joking is just that.

I never joke.
Internetting is serious business.

307T · 08-13-2012, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Chickenhawk368

What the heck are the long rope on the cruiser handelbars for???

Who cares? Those riders probably ask the same questions about Go-Pro cameras and bikes with lots of advertising logos.

Veloc · 08-13-2012, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by 307T

Who cares? Those riders probably ask the same questions about Go-Pro cameras and bikes with lots of advertising logos.

To be fair, I ask that very same question...

Thaloc · 08-13-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by 307T

Who cares? Those riders probably ask the same questions about Go-Pro cameras and bikes with lots of advertising logos.

Why do some o dem crotch rockets have dem sweat bands wrapped around der front oil reservoir

mrwizard10 · 08-13-2012, 07:02 PM

A leash to lead drunk bikers home with.

shadowride69 · 08-13-2012, 07:11 PM

thats how they tell what bike is theres and not there buddys since he bought the same bike duh

shadowride69 · 08-13-2012, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Thaloc

Why do some o dem crotch rockets have dem sweat bands wrapped around der front oil reservoir

i too wondered about that

greench440 · 08-13-2012, 08:09 PM

I thought it was a tow rope.

Chickenhawk368 · 08-13-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Thaloc

Why do some o dem crotch rockets have dem sweat bands wrapped around der front oil reservoir

To hide the fact they have never changed the brake fluid.

Mince2534 · 08-13-2012, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Veloc

I was wondering the very same thing. I saw a bull riding some smallish cruiser, and she had a friggin leather tassel attached to her brake lever, dragging on the goddamn ground! First thought that ran through my head was, "well, that's a handy way to quickly low-side..."

Second thought was, "wonder if I could grab it and pull her along like a Radio Flyer?"

Bike wasn't done up in all sorts of farkels, so I really didn't know what to make of it. Now that I know, I actually feel dumber for having learned.

farkels


08-13-2012, 01:50 PM	#1
Chickenhawk368 Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 From: Portland Oregon	What the heck... What the heck are the long rope on the cruiser handelbars for??? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 01:55 PM	#2
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	That's a sign to the other ones. "Not that there's anything wrong with that". __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
sschering Knee Dragger Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kennewick, WA Blog Entries: 32 I Ride: Whatever old bike isn't broken, 1977 XS-400D (broken), 1978 GS1000E, 1960 BSA C15 (missing pieces), 97 ZX600E ( It's a lover not a fighter)	http://www.ironbraid.com/Get-Back-Whips.html __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 03:19 PM	#8
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	I was told and read. Back in the day before bikes had good rubber grips. They would rap a piece of leather abound the bar. The edges would be cut into strings/fringe like on the hand made leather coats. The kind that's all tied together rather than sewn. Anyway. The leather piece would be rapped around and the ends braided together, leaving short leather strings. If you put the braid in the right spot it would act as a ridge/grip. Over the years the braids got longer and longer, kinda like the jeans got lower and lower. My Dad being an very old school biker. Used a wrist band made for blacksmithing. It would go from your wrist to the middle of the forearm. It had about 20 fringes about 14" long so they could be rapped around two times and tied. He also used it as a belt for beating the shit out of my brother and I. He would roll it up so all the tassels hung out one end. Left cuts and welts. That's what I know of the tricycle tassels. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 04:14 PM	#9
Veloc Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2011 From: Tanasbourne, OR I Ride: 2008 R6, 2007 S2R 1000	I was wondering the very same thing. I saw a bull riding some smallish cruiser, and she had a friggin leather tassel attached to her brake lever, dragging on the goddamn ground! First thought that ran through my head was, "well, that's a handy way to quickly low-side..." Second thought was, "wonder if I could grab it and pull her along like a Radio Flyer?" Bike wasn't done up in all sorts of farkels, so I really didn't know what to make of it. Now that I know, I actually feel dumber for having learned. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 07:02 PM	#15
mrwizard10 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2009 From: Amboy, WA I Ride: Suzuki Burgman 650	A leash to lead drunk bikers home with. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 07:11 PM	#16
shadowride69 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2012 From: Olympia WA I Ride: 2009 shadow 750	thats how they tell what bike is theres and not there buddys since he bought the same bike duh __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 08:09 PM	#18
greench440 Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2012 From: Covington WA I Ride: 05 FJR, 91 ZX-11	I thought it was a tow rope. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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