Motorcycle tow bar for a towing motorcycle?

[Kurtains]

Hey everyone,

So I've just been thinking about how I'll transport a race bike in the future.
I've seen a couple of massive bikes with a tow bar with the exception of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1zZdRvKZG4) and that also has a trailer. Has anyone seen where to buy a tow bar for a bike or has anyone made one before?

Also, can a bike support a smallish bike trailer with a smaller bike (FXR150) on it?
I would like to avoid having to use a car or truck.

Any suggestions would be wicked,
Cheers!

[nzspokes]

Theres an Auckland motorcycle trainer that tows a ginny with a Cruiser. Dont know there name sorry.

[pete-blen]

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http://www.theroadscholar.net/images/My%20Bikes/Carrying%20a%20spare.jpg

[unstuck]

You can pull a fairly hefty load with a bike, we used to get 8 bales of hay on a trailer behind an old AG175, or posts and wire. And it wasn't a flat farm.:oi-grr:

[unstuck]

couple of good setups.

:Punk::Punk::Punk:

[Kurtains]

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http://www.theroadscholar.net/images/My%20Bikes/Carrying%20a%20spare.jpg

Yes! this! Do I have to build it or do they sell them?

[Rhys]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/motorcycle-road-code/about-riding/towing.html


http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/motorcycle-road-code/about-your-vehicle/motorcycle-trailer-requirements.html

[Kurtains]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/motorcycle-road-code/about-riding/towing.html

"You must take extra care when towing a trailer or another motorcycle (which must be mechanically disabled)" - Does that mean it's broken or just off?

[F5 Dave]

And speed restriction may apply if no trailer.. Anyway just get a mate to swing by with a van on way to ruapuna and buy the beer later

[munster]

Theres an Auckland motorcycle trainer that tows a ginny with a Cruiser. Dont know there name sorry.
That would be Trevor http://www.motorcycleriding.co.nz/index.html

[huff3r]

And speed restriction may apply if no trailer.. Anyway just get a mate to swing by with a van on way to ruapuna and buy the beer later

Speed restriction applies regardless of trailer or no.

If trailer < 1/2 weight of bike = 90kph
If trailer >= 1/2 weight of bike = 40kph
No trailer = 30kph

[cheshirecat]

This isn't too bad
http://guzzi.webemoi.com/viewtopic.php?p=143477&sid=92f1e0416e73e22983c35487023d4dc8

http://guzzi.webemoi.com/viewtopic.php?p=143477&sid=92f1e0416e73e22983c35487023d4dc8http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5253/remorqgenco150.jpg

[unstuck]

This isn't too bad

Very nice, but where would the other motorcycle go?;)

[cheshirecat]

Oh all right then, try this http://images.gizmag.com/inline/moby1-30.jpg

[carburator]

trevor's bike is a 1800cc from memory and he zips about with a gn125 on the back
with no issues.

three things that you would have to consider, IMO is will the clutch / gearing be
suitable for towing without losing economy nor ringing the balls of it.

swing arm? I guess the modern alloy ones with do ok, but at least with a steel
one you could beef it up.

not only are you going to have to haul your bike plus gear and spares and fuel
theres a bit more weight..

[F5 Dave]

. . .

three things that you would have to consider, IMO is will the clutch / gearing be
suitable for towing without losing economy nor ringing the balls of it.

swing arm? I guess the modern alloy ones with do ok, but at least with a steel
one you could beef it up.

not only are you going to have to haul your bike plus gear and spares and fuel
theres a bit more weight..
yer what? He's not doing an alpine crossing. Alloy swing arm. . . C' mon you're grasping at straws. Either way it's a pants idea & we"re wasting time on it

[munster]

trevor's bike is a 1800cc from memory and he zips about with a gn125 on the back
with no issues.

it's a Triumph Rocket - 2300cc's of awesomeness!

[nodrog]

"You must take extra care when towing a trailer or another motorcycle (which must be mechanically disabled)" - Does that mean it's broken or just off?

I believe that applies to towing a motorcycle with a rope. Not towing a trailer with a motorcycle on it.

[Tigadee]

Theres an Auckland motorcycle trainer that tows a ginny with a Cruiser. Dont know there name sorry.

It's Trevor, he was my BHS tester. He tows the little GN125 (which I used for my BHS LOL) with a big Truimph.