Towing vehicle?

Realdon

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Found on the Internet.....thought you might enjoy.
 

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haulnazz15

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Re: Towing vehicle?

Nothing wrong with that. Those GoldWings have tons of power, an electric reverse, and cruise control! See them towing small trailers or jet skis all the time.
 
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Re: Towing vehicle?

Well I know that some touring bikes are made to tow small trailers. I would think that my biggest fear in towing a boat (no matter the size) with a bike is what happens in a quick stop situation. I wouldn't want to jackknife that load. The worst part of this picture is that it looks like he's on the interstate going interstate speeds.
 

haulnazz15

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Re: Towing vehicle?

I'm not entirely sure was you mean, Caveman. The trailer would stop just like it would behind a car in a "quick stop" situation. Unless you have to make some extreme evasive maneuver or start skidding, there would be no reason for the trailer to do anything but remain straight with the bike. These bikes also have ABS, btw. I also don't understand the caveat about the speed he was traveling. There's no way to discern vehicle speed from a picture (not knowing specifics on shutter speed, etc) so it seems like a meaningless guess. Also, what reason would he have not to travel at the posted speeds? Do you not travel at the maximum recommended speed for your trailer?
 

greenbush future

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Re: Towing vehicle?

Stopping and manuvering would be my 2 biggest concerns as well. Just because you can, sure doesnt mean you should. I usually travel below the max speed with a Chevy Avalanche and my 19 tin boat. Being pushed around in any tow vehicle by what ever I am hauling is good enough reason to drive much slower than max speed. Wonder what the bike weight, vs the boat weight is?
 

tomdinwv

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Re: Towing vehicle?

Ok, I want to see a video of someone lauching a boat with a motorcycle.
 

Ernest T

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Re: Towing vehicle?

OK now I'm considering a Gold Wing for my next tow vehicle. ;)
 
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