Seriously??
Dumbest thing ever on a motorcycle.
A friend gave me one and I threw it in the trash. Swing it at a car one time and I have no sympathy if they run us over. You will never win a battle with a cage.

BTW... He went to make a turn with his and it got caught on the brake pedal and he dropped his f'ing bike. Just a waste of freaking time/money.

 

Seriously??
Dumbest thing ever on a motorcycle.
A friend gave me one and I threw it in the trash. Swing it at a car one time and I have no sympathy if they run us over. You will never win a battle with a cage.

BTW... He went to make a turn with his and it got caught on the brake pedal and he dropped his f'ing bike. Just a waste of freaking time/money.

I came to say something similar to this ^^^

What do you intend to use this whip for? Is it for it's designated purpose, or just for looks? It's your bike, who am I to judge? I don't have one, but for your sizing question I would suggest the following:

Measure the distance from where you intend to hang this whip and anything it could get caught on (shift lever, openings in the fairing, rotor, wheel, brake lines, etc) and subtract a few inches. Repeat this measurement with the wheel cocked all the way to the right, then again all the way to the left. This measurement may prove to be pretty short, but it beats wrecking your bike because your whip got snagged.

 

I understand the whole get back whip thing and have one with our M/M colors. I removed it for a few reasons. If yours is long enough to touch the floorboards, it's too long. If there is ANY chance it can get positioned under your foot, it's too long and potentially very dangerous. One of my brothers went down when his whip got caught under his foot while he was turning and braking. He now has two plates in his leg and is an excellent weather barometer. Many of the ones you can get are also very thin and light. They tend to wrap themselves around your qrm while riding due to air flow over a CCT. Not sure about the Vision. I had mine double wrapped in an effort to prevent the arm wrap thing. It didn't work as well as I hoped it would. Plus on the CCT, the ends of the brake/clutch levers is very small. The whip would simply fall right off. You'd have to tie wrap onto the lever to keep it on the bike. From tip to tip, my whip is 36" long. It hangs on a nail in the garage, not from my CCT bars.

 

I don't like them but Ithink you guys are missing the point. Their "use" is to flap in the breeze, not a weapon. I thought they were stupid until I was following a guy on the freeway with them. The flapping thingys seemed to get the cagers attention and I watched as cars that did pass him appeared to move over in their lane to give that flappy thing a little more seperation between the end of it and their car.

 

The flapping thingys seemed to get the cagers attention and I watched as cars that did pass him appeared to move over in their lane to give that flappy thing a little more seperation between the end of it and their car.

I've never seen this in all the times I rode with my friend. Interesting obervation.

 

I've wanted one simply for looks. I think black with red braided whip would compliment the XC Ness nicely.

 

No opinion on them one way or the other. Do be advised that Black/Red are club colors associated with a predominant MC mainly West Coast. Black/White are club colors associated with a predominant MC mainly Midwest and East Coast. I do not as all intent this to become a rant on whether MCs are a bad or god thing (hopefully that can be avoided as that discussion has been had extensively in another lengthy post). Just providing information.

 

Which colors are black and red for? I happen to be in San Diego of course....

 

I'm not sure what club he is talking about, but as long as it's obvious that it matches the bike and you are not trying to act tough then no problems should come of it. I would be more worried about if they are still considered illegal in California (would be nice to know since I'm riding out that way in June). I have one on my bike that is black, red, white, and maroon. No other meaning besides black and red for my bike color then maroon and white were the colors of the university I went to. As far as keeping the whip on the lever I added a small u-bolt to the swivel arm and gives it enough meat for it not to slide off and still able to operate the quick release easily. The length of mine is 38" but i have 16" apes on my cross country

 

25" I have 1 on my clutch side. NO issues.. BUT you need to add a leather strap on it so it will stay on your lever. Going down the road 60+ I put the handle on my lap. Some people like them... Some dont... It is a look and we all dont like the same thing.

 

Black/Red = 81

 

81 is red and white

 

Just say no to pigtails on bikes.

 

I THINK STREAMERS ARE TOTES ADORBS! #Precious

 

I've been riding for 35+ years and have NEVER needed one.

 

I always thought Harley guys put them on their bikes to use as a tow rope for when they break down? Damn, I was misinformed again.

 

No, Harley guys put them on so they can see them blow in the wind to prove their bike is moving.

 

Hey look! somebody posted a Get Back Brake Lever on the Victory Facebook page! That'll show them cagers you're a REAL badass.

 

Hey look! somebody posted a Get Back Brake Lever on the Victory Facebook page! That'll show them cagers you're a REAL badass.

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Yes... so that if you ever crash you are certain to puncture a lung...

Sharp/pointed objects on the ends of bars. levers, risers, pegs, etc are a really bad idea... almost as bad an idea as sh!t hanging/flapping off the bike in the wind.

 

amazing. I was more simply interested if anyone had one, and length vs problems they ran into. Why it's used, clubs etc, to each their own.
I like the thought of the double wrap. makes sense. Getting caught under the foot or floor board during a turn. Never thought of that. Victory clutch lever and brake lever Ball end is smaller and clasp tends to slide off, good info. illegal in a particular state good info. Articulation, presence, body language, and attitude of positive behavior will pacify most Police officers. Not worried about that. Any other tips, thanks.

jd

 

My boss rides a street glide and he has one on his bike.
As far as the guys posting about colors, my opinion just about any color you chose in California is bad as most colors out there means gangs or something, lol. Really don't know how folks in California dress and not offend anyone. You can't wear Blue, Red, black/white, .....etc.

 

You can't wear Blue, Red, black/white, .....etc.

How about pink? Unless the Women in the Wind get offended. Then really look out. :cussing:

 

For the riders that have a "GET BACK WHIP" hanging from their victory's. Particularly the vision.

What length are you riding with?
Is it causing any paint damage?
Do you have any thing on the other end, monkey fist, weight etc?

ANY PHOTOS on your bike.

I am trying to determine what a good length is for the vision, and what are some of the options and or problems folks have experienced.

I read already where the clasp does not stay on well unless you add tubing, or an "O" ring on the brake lever to keep it from sliding over the ball end on the lever.

ANYTHING ELSE? post your pic.
thanks

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a get back whip is something some motorcycle club members do wear on their bikes to show their club colors. but if you want to put one on your bike the choice is yours. I ride with the mc that uses red & black VNVMC other clubs also use those colors if I see a red and black whip on a bike I don't give it any thought it's just a whip. personally would not use it as a weapon, there are other things better suited for that purpose the whip is not legal in ca it is considered it a weapon. about the length like others have already said too long can hinder your riding also it has been brought to my attention by my OL that to long will slap on her leg not cool you know the story about when momma isn't happy. one last thing when riding in cross winds it will fly in your way. mine is 2 feet long with nothing on the end which works for me

 

thanks. passenger great info

 

When I am wrong I promptly admit it (like several times a day): Red/White = 81. We do not affiliate with 81 around here (lame excuse for being wrong).

As has been mentioned - pretty much all color combinations stand for something. Maybe Brown/Yellow is not taken :0 So: if you feel the need for a get back whip, which many MC members do, and you do not mind the potential for an "interesting conversation" should you encounter the MC whom you CHOSE to pick the same paraphernalia as - have at it. You know what Dirty Harry would say.....

 

I didn't know what they were called, or what they were for until I read this thread. The title of the thread made me think of a classic movie and I mentally followed it up with, "I'm not a whip, I'm your wife! But after what you just said I'm not sure I want to be that anymore!"

Before reading the thread I assumed they were for one of the following things:
1. using as a riding crop to get the bike to go faster.
2. accidentally hitting the front brake by catching it on things.
3. hitting cars
4. hitting pedestrains

at least I got it with one of my guesses.

 

For the riders that have a "GET BACK WHIP" hanging from their victory's. Particularly the vision.

What length are you riding with?
Is it causing any paint damage?
Do you have any thing on the other end, monkey fist, weight etc?

ANY PHOTOS on your bike.

I am trying to determine what a good length is for the vision, and what are some of the options and or problems folks have experienced.

I read already where the clasp does not stay on well unless you add tubing, or an "O" ring on the brake lever to keep it from sliding over the ball end on the lever.

ANYTHING ELSE? post your pic.
thanks

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I purchased a whip but as stated, the clasp is too big for the brake lever...what is the tubing or "O" ring options? Or, does anyone have any other suggestions to keep the whip from falling off the small brake lever end?

 

Leather hasp worked for me. I think mine is 25"?? The only weigh is a hand grip. Going down the road 65-80mph. I just put the end on my lap. In town it does just fine

 

I thought it was a sign that you used anal beads and the length was how far you could take it in.

 

 

I purchased a whip but as stated, the clasp is too big for the brake lever...what is the tubing or "O" ring options? Or, does anyone have any other suggestions to keep the whip from falling off the small brake lever end?

I put a small u-bolt on the swivel arm and that keeps it from falling off the lever.

 

If it catches on something it is supposed to pull off the lever... attaching it solidly is probably not wise.

 

Indiana Jones saved the world from nazis using a whip....and he was pretty cool.

 

Try riding with that hat. I can tell you it ain't easy and the hat will no longer look cool when you stop.
Just saying.

 

I purchased a whip but as stated, the clasp is too big for the brake lever...what is the tubing or "O" ring options? Or, does anyone have any other suggestions to keep the whip from falling off the small brake lever end?

They make a clasp one size smaller then that.

 

I'm in a rare mood tonight and picked this thread to vent. Dropped my iPad and cracked the screen about an hour ago. If you dig the whips and are easily offended then please quit reading and move on.

Never could quite rationalize the Loser Leashes myself. Guess it's a culture thing that I just don't connect with. If they are indeed an effective weapon/deterrent of some type then make them standard issue on cop bikes and teach effective tactics. If for decoration, there's an entire bike to work without having to tune for the physics of static vs dynamic presentation and risk management. If for club colors, well, I don't know what colors are for who so it means nothing to me and therefore the thousands of non-riders I know certainly have no clue. For those of which it would mean something either already know or don't care. Anyhow, it's your bike. Do your thing and do it proudly. Just don't ride next to me if you've got one, nor do wheelies, nor stand on your seat and so on. All of those things are embarrassing to the rest of us in some way.

I guess I put whips in the same category as seeing a huge wing mounted on the trunk of a Toyota Corolla or the neighbor who got the mega 4WD lift kit installed on their new truck knowing the only off-roading it'll ever see is inadvertently catching the corner of the flower bed surrounding the mailbox.

Seems for each thing I read of someone explaining their purpose I likewise read of someone witnessing a bike going down during slow maneuvers because of them.

Maybe I'll decorate a coffee cup and keep it balanced on my gas tank. Gotta be sure it has the right amount of coffee in it so it's weighted but not too top-heavy. Want it to look cool when riding but not spill on me or do something else unpredictable but equally embarrassing. If a cager pisses me off I can firmly grasp the handle and toss the contents across the offender's windshield. Since I'll need to pick colors for the cup so that it'll convey that some group has accepted me, or that I'm just simply a bad ass dude, I'll call it my Insecurity Sipper.

Okay, I'm done with my rant. I feel better. Rather good, actually. To Get Back Whip fans that didn't heed my warning in the opening paragraph I sincerely apologize if I offended you. You're a bad ass rebel and disregard warnings. I get it. Still, don't ride next to me.

I may regret posting this in the morning but damn if I don't feel better now! Time for bed.

 

Just don't ride next to me if you've got one, nor do wheelies, nor stand on your seat and so on. All of those things are embarrassing to the rest of us in some way.

Oh man... you didn't say to stop reading if you like wheelies. Now I'm offended....