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BMW4VWW · 06-09-2004, 08:29 AM

What a great idea. Having lived in the L A area for many years, I can't begin to count the times that I have been stuck in traffic jams caused by stalled vehicles. Then again that was one of the reasons that I eschewed cars for motorcyles for commuting purposes. VWW

seruzawa · 06-09-2004, 08:36 AM

Finally a real use for that bloated pig. Since, at 1300lbs, the entire rig weighs hardly more than a stock Goldwing one could theoretically "work" one's way around the world doing tow jobs when one is running low on cash.

I'm not sure how long the final drive is going to last though. 7000lbs is a lot of mass for the stock thrust surfaces to handle.

nokneedragin · 06-09-2004, 09:42 AM

That was my thought also. Longevity of the drive system would be seriously tested on this rig.

Interesting idea, but only makes sense in NYC, Chi town, LaLa land, or afew other cities, where there is serious trafic density. I don't think it would really make sense over a standard tow truck most places.

BMW4VWW · 06-09-2004, 10:07 AM

With the price of towing here in the golden state being what it is, it shouldn't take too long to garner enough cash to replace any worn drive line parts. A motorcycle tow truck who'd a thought? I can't wait for the stretched limo, or tour bus Gold wing. VWW

naco_traficante · 06-09-2004, 10:14 AM

Coming soon: Goldwing ambulance, Goldwing fire truck and Goldwing cement mixer.

BMW4VWW · 06-09-2004, 11:27 AM

I wondered about that too. Maybe that little tow trailer has brakes. Vww

Logan01 · 06-09-2004, 05:03 PM

the video said they installed different brakes.

Captain_1 · 06-10-2004, 02:11 PM

A fine Swedish idea. I doubt it would work as well pulling an Escalade down the 405. All-wheel-drive vehicles generally need to be flat bedded anyway. Might be good for urban repo work.

06-09-2004, 08:29 AM	#1
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' What a great idea. Having lived in the L A area for many years, I can't begin to count the times that I have been stuck in traffic jams caused by stalled vehicles. Then again that was one of the reasons that I eschewed cars for motorcyles for commuting purposes. VWW

06-09-2004, 08:36 AM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' Finally a real use for that bloated pig. Since, at 1300lbs, the entire rig weighs hardly more than a stock Goldwing one could theoretically "work" one's way around the world doing tow jobs when one is running low on cash. I'm not sure how long the final drive is going to last though. 7000lbs is a lot of mass for the stock thrust surfaces to handle. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-09-2004, 09:42 AM	#3
nokneedragin Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 771	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' That was my thought also. Longevity of the drive system would be seriously tested on this rig. Interesting idea, but only makes sense in NYC, Chi town, LaLa land, or afew other cities, where there is serious trafic density. I don't think it would really make sense over a standard tow truck most places.

06-09-2004, 10:07 AM	#4
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' With the price of towing here in the golden state being what it is, it shouldn't take too long to garner enough cash to replace any worn drive line parts. A motorcycle tow truck who'd a thought? I can't wait for the stretched limo, or tour bus Gold wing. VWW

06-09-2004, 10:14 AM	#5
naco_traficante Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' Coming soon: Goldwing ambulance, Goldwing fire truck and Goldwing cement mixer.

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06-09-2004, 11:27 AM	#6
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' I wondered about that too. Maybe that little tow trailer has brakes. Vww

06-09-2004, 05:03 PM	#7
Logan01 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' the video said they installed different brakes.

06-10-2004, 02:11 PM	#8
Captain_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Re: Gold wing ''tow truck'' A fine Swedish idea. I doubt it would work as well pulling an Escalade down the 405. All-wheel-drive vehicles generally need to be flat bedded anyway. Might be good for urban repo work.