What is this all about?

headshrink · July 22nd, 2010, 12:38 AM

I found this picture somewhere on the internet. Apparently it is from India. What's with the wire cage?

Alex · July 22nd, 2010, 12:48 AM

Probably to keep saddlebags from interfering with the chain and wheel. Perhaps there are some larger and looser storage bags that he sometimes uses on that side of the bike?

kkim · July 22nd, 2010, 01:21 AM

That's to keep Elvis' bell bottoms from getting caught in the chain when the owner takes him for a ride as a passenger.

Why, thank ya... thank ya, very much!!

SteveL · July 22nd, 2010, 02:09 AM

To keep the ladies flowing skirts out of the wheel when riding side saddle.

Steve

Locksmiff · July 22nd, 2010, 04:05 AM

I would have to agree with all passenger related answers seeing as the pegs for them aren't folded up.

Flashmonkey · July 22nd, 2010, 05:37 AM

Pfftt...you're all wrong. That's the radio antenna.

pathfinder · July 22nd, 2010, 07:27 AM

It is just a guard and most motorbikes in India has such accessories built in to protect the passenger. In India, traditionally ladies wear saris, churidars or long skirts and may often sit on their side while riding as a passenger.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/...20ef899529.jpg

izmail1215 · July 22nd, 2010, 10:02 AM

Its because they got 3 ore more people on a bike there, I been there for vacation.

CC Cowboy · July 22nd, 2010, 11:50 AM

art nuevo

headshrink · July 22nd, 2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pathfinder

It is just a guard and most motorbikes in India has such accessories built in to protect the passenger. In India, traditionally ladies wear saris, churidars or long skirts and may often sit on their side while riding as a passenger.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/...20ef899529.jpg

I THINK some of the other pics I saw only had it on the left side. So I guess it would support this theory.

CZroe · July 29th, 2010, 03:04 PM

I don't agree with the saddlebag theory because it would be easier to build a bike-specific set than to make something bike-specific to adapt a generic set. Passenger theory sounds much more likely.

headshrink · July 29th, 2010, 03:07 PM

They are also really into 2-up there.... or more. So I'm putting my money on that theory too.

00NissanNinja · July 29th, 2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pathfinder

It is just a guard and most motorbikes in India has such accessories built in to protect the passenger. In India, traditionally ladies wear saris, churidars or long skirts and may often sit on their side while riding as a passenger.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/...20ef899529.jpg

that makes sense

spooph · July 30th, 2010, 03:20 PM

hahaha, yea, side saddle

July 22nd, 2010, 12:38 AM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	What is this all about? I found this picture somewhere on the internet. Apparently it is from India. What's with the wire cage?

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July 22nd, 2010, 02:09 AM	#4
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July 30th, 2010, 03:20 PM	#14
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July 22nd, 2010, 01:21 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	That's to keep Elvis' bell bottoms from getting caught in the chain when the owner takes him for a ride as a passenger. Why, thank ya... thank ya, very much!!

July 22nd, 2010, 04:05 AM	#5
Locksmiff ninjette.org member Name: Darryl Location: Brisbane, Australia Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 211	I would have to agree with all passenger related answers seeing as the pegs for them aren't folded up.

July 22nd, 2010, 05:37 AM	#6
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Pfftt...you're all wrong. That's the radio antenna.

July 22nd, 2010, 07:27 AM	#7
pathfinder ninjette.org member Name: A Location: Mid South Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r, 2004 SV 650s, 2005 vulcan meanstreak Posts: 33	It is just a guard and most motorbikes in India has such accessories built in to protect the passenger. In India, traditionally ladies wear saris, churidars or long skirts and may often sit on their side while riding as a passenger. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/...20ef899529.jpg

July 22nd, 2010, 10:02 AM	#8
izmail1215 ninjette.org member Name: SaM Location: Houston Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r, 2009 650r Posts: 150	Its because they got 3 ore more people on a bike there, I been there for vacation.

July 29th, 2010, 03:04 PM	#11
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I don't agree with the saddlebag theory because it would be easier to build a bike-specific set than to make something bike-specific to adapt a generic set. Passenger theory sounds much more likely.

July 29th, 2010, 03:07 PM	#12
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	They are also really into 2-up there.... or more. So I'm putting my money on that theory too.