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[Bowman1836]

Ok I'm just wanting to get some info. I just recently figured out what these biker whips are and are used for. How many on this site use a biker whip and any pics of them on your bike ? Also why do you have it ? Thanks

[CowboyBagger]

Bowman,

I must not get to "Town" enough, fill me in on what you are talking about?

Cowboy

[Fired00d]

Old-School "Getback" Biker Whip (click the link to see examples) - There's a history behind these old-school biker or "getback" whips. Back in the day, you'd see bikers sporting whips - hanging from their clutch or brake levers as they rode. The leather whips were usually made from the biker's club colors - to display their colors and for club recognition. But the whips were a whole lot more than just leather club colors. A biker whip could be quickly released and used "in case of emergency."

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[VaEagle]

Kind of reminds me of this setup.....

[LovemyCVOgirl]

I rode a friends bike once that had those hanging from the lever's and let me tell you how painful they were when going 80 mph down the road and they were whipping back and smacking me on the arms.  If you're into these.., than you must be into pain also.   

[Ironhorse]

A couple years ago I had an old schooler show up for a Ride Like A Pro West Coast class put here in LA with one of those whip things on his dresser. i suggested he take it off for safety. He said those things are designed to break free if pulled on and added that since he rides with it all the time he wanted to take the course with it. So I let him be. He was a good rider, however during one of u-turn the exercises that whip got caught under his floorboard and pulled him right over. He tumbled and did a shoulder roll and the bike was ALL the way over. He was okay except for a scuff on his helmet but the fairing on his dresser was gouged up and mirror was broken along with the tip of his brake lever. The top of his front brake master cycliner was all chewed up too. I calculated about $1,500 in damages. He removed the whip for the remainder of the class and rode without any problems. However just before he left the range at the end of class he reinstalled it.

Some folks are going to do exactly what they are going to do.

[Fired00d]

I rode a friends bike once that had those hanging from the lever's and let me tell you how painful they were when going 80 mph down the road and they were whipping back and smacking me on the arms.  If you're into these.., than you must be into pain also.   

Reminds me of a statement I've heard...

"Sticks and stones will break my bones, but whips and chains excite me"

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[UAV Pilot]

I have a very clear opinion of these whips.  I am sure ALL of us here drive automobiles as well as very expensive motorcycles.  If I am in my car or truck (both as expensive or more than my CVO) and I accidentally get too close, or am perceived as getting too close, and some moron pulls out a whip and hits my vehicle with it.........game on!!!   You want to talk about escalation of violence.  That would do it for me. Also, if someone pulls a whip and hits someone talking on a cell phone and startles them, whats to say they wont overcorrect and either wreck themselves, the person in the next lane, or the biker who started the whole thing! Sure, if you want to decorate your bike with one fine, I think they are a safety hazard, but to each his own, but to try and use it as a back-off device, dangerous!  Better to roll off throttle a bit and give the person more room.  Besides that, in Texas, we are all packing heat and you never know if the person in the vehicle that just pulled into your lane is a hothead or now may be in fear of their own life, which is defensible in court.     I told you I have a very clear (strong) opinion.

[grayghost731]

I have a very clear opinion of these whips.  I am sure ALL of us here drive automobiles as well as very expensive motorcycles.  If I am in my car or truck (both as expensive or more than my CVO) and I accidentally get too close, or am perceived as getting too close, and some moron pulls out a whip and hits my vehicle with it.........game on!!!   You want to talk about escalation of violence.  That would do it for me. Also, if someone pulls a whip and hits someone talking on a cell phone and startles them, whats to say they wont overcorrect and either wreck themselves, the person in the next lane, or the biker who started the whole thing! Sure, if you want to decorate your bike with one fine, I think they are a safety hazard, but to each his own, but to try and use it as a back-off device, dangerous!  Better to roll off throttle a bit and give the person more room.  Besides that, in Texas, we are all packing heat and you never know if the person in the vehicle that just pulled into your lane is a hothead or now may be in fear of their own life, which is defensible in court.     I told you I have a very clear (strong) opinion.

I have same opinion        Plus they look pretty cheesy.  Whipping at a car is not a good idea in DETROIT or any place else for that matter,  Like they say in our city... If your looking for trouble,You will find it here      Just give me a reason 

[SupDude]

Here's my 96 Fatboy.  I bought the whip at the Redwood Run 4 years ago.  I only use it for looks.  I would never use it to bust out a window or injure anyone.

[ultrarider123]

No whip (sounds like I'm ordering at Starbucks... ).  Always wondered what the facination was with those danglies on the handlebars but to each his/her own.  Never put them on my bikes but for years carried a small bag of ball bearings for protection...now I just carry.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

No whip (sounds like I'm ordering at Starbucks... ).  Always wondered what the facination was with those danglies on the handlebars but to each his/her own.  Never put them on my bikes but for years carried a small bag of ball bearings for protection...now I just carry.

    Same here Howard.., Amen

[FLSTFI Dave]

No whip (sounds like I'm ordering at Starbucks... ).  Always wondered what the facination was with those danglies on the handlebars but to each his/her own.  Never put them on my bikes but for years carried a small bag of ball bearings for protection...now I just carry.

I use to carry D cell batteries in my windshield bag.  Now I too just carry

[anglia48]

In Canada we can't carry. So yes, each to his own. I have a whip and have had it for 5 years. Havent come close to needing to use it, but just in case it's there. When I ride in the states, NO way would I use it. Kinda like taking a knife to a gun fight. 

[GregKhougaz]

Am I missing something??   I only use my whip for when the BSR complains or misbehaves.      

              

[Gettinold]

Reminds me of a statement I've heard...

"Sticks and stones will break my bones, but whips and chains excite me"

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

It was a statement I heard.... Didn't say it was my statement.

 
Ride Safe
Fired00d
 

[Pete7539]

It was a statement I heard.... Didn't say it was my statement.

 
Ride Safe
Fired00d
 

I think Rihanna said it best   

[Fired00d]

I think Rihanna said it best   

Hell yea!!!!!!

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[D-N-D]

So what Length do you need for a 2012 SG how close to the ground do you want this to be ?

[Widows Son]

I have a whip and wanted to point out a few thoughts:

1) I was sweeping a group of riders and noted the bike in front of me had their brake light was flickering on and off in random. Then I noticed that the light was blinking to the rhythm of the whip's flutter in the wind since it was clipped to the front brake lever. After a good chuckle and at the next stop, I had the rider (friend) move it to the clutch. problem solved....sorta. Since this was abnormal to have such a sensitive switch, I suggested she have her brake switch checked. She did and the problem was fixed at the switch.

2) During owning the whip, I also owned 2 types of windscreens. What a difference they made to how the whip flutters. I had the more aerodynamic version first and the whip flew well and never flipped forward to hit me. I since swapped the shield for a flatter version and the whip reacted with a hateful behavior swatting me and flowing rather violently. had to eventually take it off. So, like helmet buffeting, whips will behave very differently depending on windscreens but also fairing wings.

3) I watched a near-miss incident last summer when a group of us were leaving for the road, one of my fellow riders had his foot on the end of the whip; he then pulled ahead turning his bars and that immediately yanked on the front brake (whip was clipped to front brake lever). Well, you all can picture the accident in slow motion: front brake closes on caliper while steering is turned and can't be straightend (because of said whip) and by trying to straighten it up it pulls on the front brake harder...well, gravity took over and shiny side meets asphalt...

So, in my case, lots of lessons learned, not worth it except for cosmetics. More of a hazard rather than a benefit.

[AWALL/1818]

I have whips on my 2012 CVORG and my 09 CrossBones. It is Club Bling...
NO WAY you could take it off while riding and pop someone/thing. You would kill yourself!
Lots of the Brothers have them and have never seen a issue with it getting stuck or stepping on it where it would cause an accident. Ours have a quick release so the chances are nill.
As for issues while on the bike I have none.
On the X-Bonez it flies along my right arm at any speed. The RG was the same until I changed to a 15' CeeBaily Euro and now at about 80ish I just pull it over my lap. It stays until I slow it down...

The best part about it is listening to the civilians describing to a buddy what it is for!
Way to much SOA... lol