What is a getback whip?

Getback whips are a self defense device for riders if they get into a dangerous situation, since they can be used as a weapon. By pulling downward on the quick release clasp, they are quickly removed from the handlebar. They can be bought in an assortment of colors even if you do not belong to a motorcycle club.

Why do bikers put whips on their handlebars?

The 6 main reasons why motorcycle riders hang a whip from their handlebars are: To Quickly Identify What Motorcycle Club The Rider Is From. As A Self Defense Mechanism, To Help Other Motorists See Them Easier.

What is the whip hanging from motorcycle handlebars?

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Mostly a biker tradition, the 3-4 foot braided cord you see hanging from the ends of handlebars on some bikes is called a “get-back whip” or a “dog whip,” and is a tradition going back to the motorcycle gangs of the 1970s who used them ostensibly as a way to keep aggressive dogs at bay while riding at low speeds.

Why are leather whips called get back whips?

“Back in the day, these leather whips were usually made with the 1% bike club colors, besides showing off their club colors the whips could be quickly released and used “in case of emergency” to swing at anything that was causing a threat to the biker, hence the name “Get Back Whip”.

How big are the braided leather get back whips?

Get Back Whips. The Braided Leather Get Back Whips come stock in 3 lengths 24″, 36″ & 48″ (see more information for custom lengths) and made from a 1/2″ round diameter leather braid and attached directly to a Quick Release (aka – Panic Snap) it can be attached to either the brake or clutch lever.

What’s the purpose of the ” get back whip “?

Chilhowee Motorcycle Leather in Oregon provides a little history of the get-back whip on its website, explaining that old-school bikers used them to display club colors and for use “in case of emergency,” a suggestion that it makes a great weapon. Iron Braid, Inc. in Averill Park, N.Y. reports that a get-back whip can be used as a safety device.

What’s the quick release handle on a Getback whip?

Getback whips have a quick release handle that clips to your handlebars, clutch lever, or front brake lever. This quick release handle allows the user to give it a hard yank and pull the whip off quickly when they need to use it. The quick release handle also serves as a hard surface for blunt impact.

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