Chinese Tow...bikes?

"505Turbeaux" (505turbeaux) 06/24/2014 at 13:59 • Filed to: None

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This is the coolest thing I have seen all day. I want to haul home all the beaters with one of them

Probably been posted before, but here it is

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:03

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why

Dusty Ventures > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:03

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I need dis

505Turbeaux > Dusty Ventures 06/24/2014 at 14:06

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imagine hauling a lightened racecar on one of those? Probably easy as anything.

My citroen won't start > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:07

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I'm guessing chinese, bc santanas

505Turbeaux > My citroen won't start 06/24/2014 at 14:08

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yeah I saw that Santana. I guess I should change the headline.

and 100 more > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:12

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Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:13

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I'm not sure, and I may be wrong, but I thought these were Japanese, not chinese....hence the Goldwings.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:13

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Ah yes, the Goldwing emergency hauler. I think these have been deployed extensively all around Asia, and I remember seeing a video about them in German, or Finnish or something too, so I guess there a few in European cities as well.

It's a brilliant concept: a tow truck than can lane-split to the location of a disabled vehicle! Even when there is no pull-off and traffic is backed up behind you can still remove the blockage.

Also: yes, towing a race car with this would be AWESOME ;)

505Turbeaux > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 06/24/2014 at 14:18

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I originally thought that too, but I dont know the proliferation of the VW Santana in Japan

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 06/24/2014 at 14:18

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They are made in Japan, there's actually a couple different outfits that have competing Goldwing-based hauler designs I think, or at least I've seen a couple different styles... all based on Goldwings though. Finally a practical use for that much engine in a huge, cushy bike!

edit: the ones shown are "The Retriever" originally made in Sweden. (or perfect copies of it)

505Turbeaux > and 100 more 06/24/2014 at 14:18

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hahaha

2222222222212 > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:19

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In true japanese fashion, Panasport (replicas?) on the utility end of the device.

505Turbeaux > 2222222222212 06/24/2014 at 14:19

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haha! yeah I see that now!

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:22

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I still think the 'Wing is slow and ugly as sin compared to the Straight-6 barnstormer.

/yesI'maBMWrockersueme

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:22

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Nope, my bad: made in Sweden!

and 100 more > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:24

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And yet, the tow rating on my CUV is only 1000 lbs, including trailer...

505Turbeaux > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 06/24/2014 at 14:35

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As much as I am a BMW guy, I would prefer this one

McMike > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:53

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Are those Panasport replicas?

You know what, I bet they are 10" Mini wheels.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > 505Turbeaux 06/24/2014 at 14:58

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There is one at a dealership, Grey fairing and all. Felt nice until I saw that rear wheel. Holy hell were 20th century standards lacking.

505Turbeaux > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 06/24/2014 at 14:59

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ha you know it. A friend of mine races one...built it up quite a bit for the job though

McMike > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 06/24/2014 at 15:01

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KnowsAboutCars > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 06/24/2014 at 15:45

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I've never seen these in Finland. Out of curiosity I went looking for videos from Youtube and found one that showed footage from Sweden and somewhere in Middle East.