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Towed by a Goldwing?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:50 am
by JC Viper
I guess people will not get as mad as they used to about lane splitting, esp. if it's a tow bike to get traffic flowing again.
http://www.comingthrough.se/
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:59 am
by Nibblet99
Awesome idea, hope the execution of the design is just as good
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:04 am
by BigChickenStrips
that thing is freakin' awesome. i want one!
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:44 am
by Mr_Salad
I wonder what the towing capacity is on it?
I think it would be hilarious to put my truck on it and tow my truck around with a bike!
A little roll reversal
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:01 am
by Big B
Mr_Salad wrote:I wonder what the towing capacity is on it?
5500lbs according to the website. towing at 20mph? that'd get annoying quick.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:04 am
by roscowgo
hrmmm cage strapped to the back of a wing.
how long do you think itll be before we see a wingsquid wheelie with one of those strpped on?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:10 am
by JC Viper
when the mag did the interview, the Swedish police that rode it said it handles like a regular Goldwing fitted with luggage.
Now I'm curious how the thing really handles. Plus I wonder what happens if it topples.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:30 am
by Big B
or if you're towing downhill, and the cage you're pulling decides to run your "O Ring" over
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:47 am
by paul246
Big B wrote:or if you're towing downhill, and the cage you're pulling decides to run your "O Ring" over
The trailer has linked brakes.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:05 am
by Big B
paul246 wrote:
The trailer has linked brakes.
well and good, but inertia can still be a "dog". 750lbs of bike + whatever the trailer weighs stopping 5000+ lbs? granted, that's probably a big reason the rated towing speed is 20mph, but in an extreme situation (i.e. down a steep grade) i personally wouldn't feel confident i wasn't about to receive a cage enema.
