north shore bike transport help?

**Badcat** · 14th July 2005, 12:27

hi - looks like i'm going to need a dead bike moved on the north shore (about 4 ks) i don't have a towbar, trailer, van or anything.
is there anyone on the list that can help?
happy to spot some beer (or cash) etc if someone can help....
it may be this weekend .

**placidfemme** · 14th July 2005, 12:33

hey, if you can't get any help (but I'm sure you will)

You could always tow the bike...

Towing
Bike towing bike is hazardous enough, but only another motorcycle should provide the power needed. Never be towed by a car. Keep in mind that, legally, any towed bike must have broken down yet be able to roll safely. It must also have functioning brakes, brake lights and indicators.
Preparation
•To prevent component damage with the ignition switch left on, remove unnecessary fuses.
•A bike without motive power can be towed, but not one with gearbox or shaft drive failure because the rear wheel may lock.
•If the bike has a pressure-lubricated gearbox, it should not be towed far as this may seize, again locking the rear wheel.
•Never tie the towrope to the towed bike. The rider assisting must be able to cast off instantly if required.
•Use a small diameter towrope, with no more than but close to 4m clear distance between the bikes. Tie it to a strong point on the rear of the towing motorcycle.
•The other end must pass over or under a substantial central part of the towed bike. With fairings and windscreens, this is not always simple to find. The front fork yoke (lower triple clamp) is often suitable. Your rope should then pass once around the left handlebar grip where the rider can hold it from slipping, yet quickly release it.

Method of securing tow rope to towed bike for easy release
Motion
•Take up all rope slack before starting to tow and again after any stops. Jerking will break it or pull the towed bike sideways.
•Ride slowly (maximum 40kph for a small/80kph for a big bike) and smoothly to keep the towrope taut. The bike towing provides the power, while the towed one supplies most of the braking for both. Continue signalling direction changes or when braking.
•If the rope goes slack, the towed rider should slow gently until the slack is taken up. Otherwise, stop and start again.
•Corner much slower than usual, as the towed bike will swing wide.

**Devil** · 14th July 2005, 13:51

Originally Posted by Badcat

hi - looks like i'm going to need a dead bike moved on the north shore (about 4 ks) i don't have a towbar, trailer, van or anything.
is there anyone on the list that can help?
happy to spot some beer (or cash) etc if someone can help....
it may be this weekend .

If you can find a trailer, I have a towbar.