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Only in Japan
« on: May 03, 2010, 02:45:35 AM »
Japanese towtruck, nothing new in that eh?
Check these out, I'm just soooo jealous.......... ;D
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I think the thing I most like about motorcycling is the speed at which my brain must process information at to avoid the numb skulls who are eating pies, playing the ukulele, applying make-up etc in the comfort of their airconditioned armchairs as they make random attempts to kill me!!!!!!!

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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2010, 02:58:56 AM »
Why?
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2010, 03:17:50 AM »
Never ask why, always ask why not? :D
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 04:50:51 PM »
5 will get you 10 it is for getting through congested traffic to tow the cars that caused the mess in the first place!
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2010, 04:54:57 PM »
Hey we have one of those up here....I was at a roadside gas station (401 out near Brighton) and saw it in the parking lot. It was leased to CAA amd they used it for bike hook ups )or so I thought until I saw this!)

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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 05:02:31 PM »
Would be a great way of stealing cars if you were that way inclined, back up hook on see you later. ;D
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 05:08:46 PM »
Not to threadjack but while googling these I came across an idea that I think may work...

http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/mag1/caddy1.html

I suspect you would want to disconnect the drivecahin but other than that....what are your guys thoughts?

Dennis
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2010, 06:35:06 PM »
Cool idea but would any forum members trust dragging their pride and joy around, just imagine if it tipped on the freeway....uurrgghhhh! :o
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I think the thing I most like about motorcycling is the speed at which my brain must process information at to avoid the numb skulls who are eating pies, playing the ukulele, applying make-up etc in the comfort of their airconditioned armchairs as they make random attempts to kill me!!!!!!!

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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2010, 06:37:34 PM »
Yeah good point....I guess my judgement is clouded by the fact that the only bike I have right now is my CX500!! lol...
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2010, 03:48:28 PM »
Hi Group
     Many years ago I towed my CB450 K3, I think, to California and back. I used a piece of rectangular tubing from the cut off ends pile at the local steel place. A hole to bolt the rectangular tubing in place of the trailer ball and a hole to pass the front axle of the CB450 through. I believe that I put a piece of tubing inside the rectangular tubing to reinforce were the bolt to hold it in place of the trailer ball went through. I guess that the  piece of rectangular tubing was a couple of bucks. I had to remove the front wheel as well as the chain and lift the front of the CB450 up so that I could pass the front axle through the hole in the rectangular tubing. Some more trouble than this unit but a whole lot less than $597 plus shipping.
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Quote from: my78k on May 04, 2010, 05:08:46 PM
Not to threadjack but while googling these I came across an idea that I think may work...

http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/mag1/caddy1.html

I suspect you would want to disconnect the drivecahin but other than that....what are your guys thoughts?

Dennis
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 11:41:39 PM »
This is a little off topic..

But I remember clearly in the 50's and 60's when the local car dealerships..and repair shops..would deliver the new/repaired cars with a Harley Servicycle in tow with a tow-bar connected to the front of the bike.

After delivery..the tow bar was folded back on the front of the bike..then the delivery person would drive/ride back to the dealership/shop.

Funny how contemporary events..bring back old memories..

Al / Ichi
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Re: Only in Japan
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2010, 07:41:44 AM »
Quote from: Ichiban 4 on May 05, 2010, 11:41:39 PM
This is a little off topic..

But I remember clearly in the 50's and 60's when the local car dealerships..and repair shops..would deliver the new/repaired cars with a Harley Servicycle in tow with a tow-bar connected to the front of the bike.

After delivery..the tow bar was folded back on the front of the bike..then the delivery person would drive/ride back to the dealership/shop.

Funny how contemporary events..bring back old memories..

Al / Ichi

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