What is a get back whip for motorcycle?

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.

Where does a GET BACK whip go?

The Get Back Whips are typically made of braided leather and a snap on the end and vary in length from 24″ t0 48″. The Get Back Whips attach to the lever or clutch of the bike. Our customers have typically used the Panic Snaps in the manufacture of their Get Back Whips.

Why do motorcycles have ropes hanging off their handlebars?

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.

What side of a motorcycle do you put the whip on?

You don’t want the whip so long that its laying on the ground. I like mine on the clutch side and just hanging above the ground when the handlebars are turned to the left.

What is the difference between a layout and a whip?

In a layout you set and rise up before you flip, and a whip back you just throw your head back and flip.

Why do bikers wear whips on their back?

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.

What size are the 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.

Do I have to be a motorcycle club member to wear whips?

Although many of our old-school biker whips are sent to motorcycle club members, you don’t have to be affiliated with a club to ride with the distinctive, old-school look. Our whips are handcrafted in the USA from thick premium American cowhide.

What is a Getback whip?

Old-School “Getback Whip” or “Wind Whip”. All whips are made from the same full grain upholstery leather used in all IronBraid products. You need to create every advantage you can nowadays to avoid being run over, years ago motorcycles were the only vehicles with the headlight on all the time and people noticed us,…