'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

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'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

19 Dec 2014 12:19
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Why do some of the Kz and others have seat straps? I've seen it referred to as for the euro z models but also on the Kz too.

Personally I always thought they look a bit goofy, certainly on GPz models - I'm puzzled as to their purpose. The side hinged and lift off seat variants have them so not about seat removal I guess.

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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

19 Dec 2014 12:42
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If you go down to the newsagent to get a paper,theyre handy for tucking it into. Not so handy for a carton of milk though!
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

19 Dec 2014 12:51
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Those are intended for the passenger to hold onto so they won't fall of the bike. They work better than expected becasue if the passenger is holding onto the strap the rider is sitting on the passengers hands making it impossible for the passenger to let go even if they want to. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Ed
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

19 Dec 2014 15:22
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I like the strap... tells me how far back on the seat I am... without having to look! :lol:
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

19 Dec 2014 15:23
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650ed wrote: Those are intended for the passenger to hold onto so they won't fall of the bike.

I thought this was what the grab rail was for! :whistle:
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

20 Dec 2014 11:07
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I think it's one of those design features from long ago that worked as a passenger grab handle back when bikes had about 25 hp...........and remained even though they don't work anymore..........it's a style thing maybe
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

20 Dec 2014 13:27
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I had one on my Honda 350. It was a pain in the ass.
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

20 Dec 2014 13:29
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They look fucked. Dont the ladies know the only grab rail is around the front.
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

20 Dec 2014 13:36
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Mine did.
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Re: 'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

20 Dec 2014 13:59
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:lol:
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Re: Re:'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

22 Dec 2014 13:35
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Zephyrrider wrote: They look fucked. Dont the ladies know the only grab rail is around the front.
Hehehehe and if they want to quicker they can shift too. Ball bearings provide smoother transition and they also provide lubricant to cut down on friction.
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Re: Re:'Euro' Seat Straps... Why?

22 Dec 2014 14:20 - 22 Dec 2014 14:22
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:laugh: well put sj.
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