Of biker whips and half chaps . . .

Joesmoe said:

@GPMAZ you mentioned the girl - is there more to that story ?

Enquiring minds want to know.

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Sadly, not much. It was a great couple of years though. TS Crypto clearance meant anything beyond a girlfriend was frowned upon.

Not to hijack the thread . . . similar -- my wife (timing is everything) happened to be in the US when Tiananmen Square happened, and she decided not to go back. We both happened to be in Boston (I was in the Air Force). After we seemed to hit it off, I found out where she was raised, and in a similar situation as you, I was worried.

Several weeks later, as luck would have it, my colonel was going to join me in a meeting at Warner Robins AFB, and his schedule was such, he asked me to drive to Atlanta to pick him up around midnight, and had him alone in the car as we drove back to Warner Robins. I posed the question then: if this were serious, what would it do to my career ? He didn't hesitate: "I wouldn't worry about it."

Fourteen months later, we were married. We had a delayed honeymoon, so I reported back to work the following Monday.

Funny thing, my badge wouldn't work. So I banged on the door, and after a bit, one of the guys (who had attended the wedding), cracked open the door and said, "Oh, it's you. You need to go see Security."

And I lost everything.

But I was moved shortly thereafter, and the colonel ended up being right - it didn't matter for my career, and life has been good ever since.

DodahMan said:

I have always wanted a pair of nice half chaps and I ordered a pair from Chilhowee leather. Have not gotten them yet. I gave up on the equestrian style chaps, nothing in my size (19 in calves) but Chilhowee had them in my size.

I do not understand this biker whip thing but the Harley dudes around here have them. I just laugh, cause in an “emergency” I sure as hell won’t be using a whip. KNOWHADIMEAN?

Anyway, here is their website. Appears they make good stuff . . .

Motorcycle Half Chaps - Chilhowee Motorcycle Leather

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LOL, that "whip" thing is called a "get back" whip for getting the attention of the brain dead texting cell phone addicts crowding you. Bike clubs get them in their club colors. You hit someone, er, I mean someTHING with that clip on the end of that swinging whip and the problem is solved all day long.

Jack Ryan said:

. You hit someone, er, I mean someTHING with that clip on the end of that swinging whip and the problem is solved all day long.

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Unless the driver realizes that his 2 ton cage trumps an 800 pound motorcycle with an attitude junkie swinging a little strap. Then ya might have a bad day.

Steel said:

Unless the driver realizes that his 2 ton cage trumps an 800 pound motorcycle with an attitude junkie swinging a little strap. Then ya might have a bad day.

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If their cage is trapped in traffic at a stop light, I doubt it. They just have to be pacified hanging up the phone and dialing 911.

Jack Ryan said:

If their cage is trapped in traffic at a stop light, I doubt it. They just have to be pacified hanging up the phone and dialing 911.

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Unless of course that tassel swinging tough guy realizes that he's not the only armed guy in the fight. Its not always a good idea to be the aggressor these days.

Steel said:

Unless the driver realizes that his 2 ton cage trumps an 800 pound motorcycle with an attitude junkie swinging a little strap. Then ya might have a bad day.

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You summed up my thoughts better than I could've lol

GPMAZ said:

Unless of course that tassel swinging tough guy realizes that he's not the only armed guy in the fight. Its not always a good idea to be the aggressor these days.

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Nothing is ALWAYS a good idea.

I never said ANY of it is a good idea. A poster said he didn't get it, didn't know, and asked about. I shared what little I know. That is all. One other thing they will tell you is that like the tassels and all the rest of that hangy down flapping stuff, they think it all makes riding safer by catching the attention of cell phone texting dip...s by randomly flapping around.

Jack Ryan said:

Nothing is ALWAYS a good idea.

I never said ANY of it is a good idea. A poster said he didn't get it, didn't know, and asked about. I shared what little I know. That is all. One other thing they will tell you is that like the tassels and all the rest of that hangy down flapping stuff, they think it all makes riding safer by catching the attention of cell phone texting dip...s by randomly flapping around.

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Understand. I kind of think that anyone stupid enough to pay more attention to their cell phone than to their driving is unlikely to notice something flapping around on somebody's bike. Hell, I'd be surprised if they notice the bike at all. I always thought it was more about style than substance, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. I certainly know nothing about style, I've owned a couple of what many consider the ugliest bikes ever made. The R1200GS, and the other one I won't mention here as it will surely hurt the feelings of some. Wouldn't want to be accused of triggering.

I doubt a lighthouse beacon, and a fog horn would get the attention of most of the deadheads texting and driving these days.