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mike72903
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After engine trouble once long ago on a chain driven bike I was pulled by an automobile for quite a distance. A longish rope tied to the cars bumper and me at the other end with bike in neutral just holding on to the other end so I could let go if necessary. I may have looped it once around the handlebars to take some of the stress. Is there any reason this would damage our drive gear bikes? I do recognize the possible personal danger to doing this. Just curious, you never know.
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« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2016, 11:51:35 AM » |
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Would be fine if you removed the drive shaft first. The transmission would not be getting the required lubrication with the engine not running
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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2016, 12:21:37 PM » |
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Would be fine if you removed the drive shaft first. The transmission would not be getting the required lubrication with the engine not running
yep... so true... hugged up a v65 Sabre trans doing a car tow/rope job.... only good thing about it was I then had a reason to get the trans "under-cut".... |
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mike72903
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« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2016, 12:33:25 PM » |
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Thanks. Maybe I was just lucky not doing damage to the tranny on the chain bike. Guess I'll just wait for the tow truck and ditch the length of rope I carry in the bags.
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gordonv
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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2016, 04:11:48 PM » |
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Would have been easy to pull the drive chain off the rear sprocket, and then be towed.
If you are looking for a place to mount the tow rope, I would do it in the center of the triple tree or similar location.
It would be better to get a membership in the GWRRA and get their Road Side Assistance Plus. 100 miles towing. I pay $85 USD for the whole family. Can also be purchased for non Goldwing/Valkyrie owners, but a little more $. Still a LOT cheaper than my local BCAA (CAA/AAA).
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mike72903
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« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2016, 04:53:55 PM » |
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Would have been easy to pull the drive chain off the rear sprocket, and then be towed.
If you are looking for a place to mount the tow rope, I would do it in the center of the triple tree or similar location.
It would be better to get a membership in the GWRRA and get their Road Side Assistance Plus. 100 miles towing. I pay $85 USD for the whole family. Can also be purchased for non Goldwing/Valkyrie owners, but a little more $. Still a LOT cheaper than my local BCAA (CAA/AAA).
Thanks Gordon. I have towing through Progressive insurance. Really cheap but I have been looking at the GWRRA webpage and thinking about joining. Seems like you're more likely to get a tow vehicle suited for a bike rather than a car. |
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2016, 04:36:25 AM » |
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The GWRRA membership has been well worth it for us. Used it twice in one year and much cheaper than AAA. FYI, they sent me a AAA towing service flatbed. Once for the scooter and once for the Tahoe when the steel brake line broke. At least with the GWRRA you get a monthly magazine and the Gold Book.
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2016, 04:56:12 AM » |
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http://americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join$49 with roadside assistance/towing plus more members gives them more clout when addressing political issues that affect motorcyclists.
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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2016, 12:47:27 PM » |
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+1 The card in your wallet is easier to carry than your rope. Although I have used your rope method with dirt bikes many many years ago... |
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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2016, 01:15:21 PM » |
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And with your GWRRA card you get 10% off parts and accessories at most bike and all Honda dealers.
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« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2016, 04:59:36 PM » |
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And with your GWRRA card you get 10% off parts and accessories at most bike and all Honda dealers.
Fred.
I did not know that. But then, I would always negotiate a lower price with the Honda dealer, based upon what I would pay for the part online, so I suppose they wouldn't give me a 10% off anyways. |
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« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2016, 05:23:00 PM » |
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After engine trouble once long ago on a chain driven bike I was pulled by an automobile for quite a distance. A longish rope tied to the cars bumper and me at the other end with bike in neutral just holding on to the other end so I could let go if necessary. I may have looped it once around the handlebars to take some of the stress. Is there any reason this would damage our drive gear bikes? I do recognize the possible personal danger to doing this. Just curious, you never know.
I would think the personal danger is greater than harm to the bike. how long you talking, couple of miles? wouldn't be a problem, as long as you didn't crash doing it. |
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2016, 09:09:38 PM » |
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Would have been easy to pull the drive chain off the rear sprocket, and then be towed.
If you are looking for a place to mount the tow rope, I would do it in the center of the triple tree or similar location.
It would be better to get a membership in the GWRRA and get their Road Side Assistance Plus. 100 miles towing. I pay $85 USD for the whole family. Can also be purchased for non Goldwing/Valkyrie owners, but a little more $. Still a LOT cheaper than my local BCAA (CAA/AAA).
Thanks Gordon. I have towing through Progressive insurance. Really cheap but I have been looking at the GWRRA webpage and thinking about joining. Seems like you're more likely to get a tow vehicle suited for a bike rather than a car. I did Progressive for my girl for a year, just for the towing factor, but I didn't bother to renew. I was wondering what kind a tow truck they would send if I ever called for it – I'd want it to be something like a Jer-dan and not a regular tow truck right |
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