Seat strap

[Nemo_imp]

Hi fellas, I hope you're all having a wonderful Christmas day. I have a quick question: What is the purpose of the side-to-side strap that comes on the saddle of our bikes?

As a side note; it bugs me immensely that the original owner of my bike decided to remove it and I want it back.

 

[Inhouse Bob]

That was put there for a passenger to hold on to back in the day. I don't know anyone who would trust it to hold them on, so I really think it is there now just for the retro look. You could make a fake one pretty easily with some vinyl and a sewing machine.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Ask Motogeezer if he has one from his parts bike.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

The strap on my '11 V7 Classic was sewn to the seat. The pillion couldn't get their fingers under it if they tried. On that bike, it was a styling exercise, nothing more. On our CB's, yes, it's intended as a grab strap for the pillion.

 

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

Sold with the seat, sorry

 

[CB1100DLX_imp]

It's there for cops to slide parking tickets under.

 

[Nemo_imp]

It's there for cops to slide parking tickets under.

Alright, I don't want it then...

 

[quietguy_imp]

The seat strap or some form of grab handles are required for the motorcycle passenger, by law in Texas...