Meaning of sissy bar | Babel Free

Definitions

A looped bar behind the saddle of a motorcycle or bicycle, serving primarily as a backrest for the driver or a passenger.

Examples

“l weld a short piece of steel stock to each side of the sissy bar. The steel is still hot from the welding, so a quick shot from teh acetylene torch makes them easy to bend. I use a box-end wrench to provide leverage for bending. Take care to make sure the final position matches from side to side or your sissy bar will look unbalanced.”

“His tail light was mounted on the sissy bar and his fenders were bobbed and painted to match the tank.”

“We repacked, this time strapping the blankets and tent to the back of the sissy bar and on top of the two suitcases, which left room for the rear passenger.”

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