anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car?
05-16-2005, 01:58 AM
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anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car?
so the nearest track is 500miles north of where i live and i really don't feel like 'riding' that far. i may get there quicker but i'll be a lot crankier..
all i have is my rsx and no one i know has or wants to loan me their suv/truck. i've been looking around at trailers and found one that fits a single motorcyle and weighs 220lbs + my bike(400lbs)so roughly over 600lbs.
towing is no problem but my car's wheels are just flush with the fenders on coilovers and i'm worried that once i hitch all that weight in the back its going to either blow the shocks or bottom out the back. i'm wondering if anyone here has ever trailered anything on their slammed rsx. worst situation would be for me to re-install the stock suspension and get a new alignment, then re-install the coilovers when the season is over.
all i have is my rsx and no one i know has or wants to loan me their suv/truck. i've been looking around at trailers and found one that fits a single motorcyle and weighs 220lbs + my bike(400lbs)so roughly over 600lbs.
towing is no problem but my car's wheels are just flush with the fenders on coilovers and i'm worried that once i hitch all that weight in the back its going to either blow the shocks or bottom out the back. i'm wondering if anyone here has ever trailered anything on their slammed rsx. worst situation would be for me to re-install the stock suspension and get a new alignment, then re-install the coilovers when the season is over.
05-16-2005, 03:05 AM
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (modulo_s)
if you have coilovers why not just raise it up as far as the coilovers will go then put three dudes in the back seat that weigh about 200lbs a peice to see if it will work that way first...just a suggestion...
05-16-2005, 03:44 AM
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (modulo_s)
99 Civic Si + KYB AGX's + Ground Control OTS rates + Single axle trailer and F2 = No problem. It even cleared my at the time Mugen twinloop and JDM ITR 23mm rear bar.
No my car wasn't "slammed". Maybe 1.5" below stock.
Go for it.
No my car wasn't "slammed". Maybe 1.5" below stock.
Go for it.
05-16-2005, 09:24 AM
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (todaCspec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by todaCspec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Reminds me of my friend who tows his jet ski on his 90 CRX Si.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Now, that's a kodak moment!
Now, that's a kodak moment!
05-16-2005, 09:42 AM
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (modulo_s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by modulo_s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so the nearest track is 500miles north of where i live and i really don't feel like 'riding' that far. i may get there quicker but i'll be a lot crankier..
all i have is my rsx and no one i know has or wants to loan me their suv/truck. i've been looking around at trailers and found one that fits a single motorcyle and weighs 220lbs + my bike(400lbs)so roughly over 600lbs.
towing is no problem but my car's wheels are just flush with the fenders on coilovers and i'm worried that once i hitch all that weight in the back its going to either blow the shocks or bottom out the back. i'm wondering if anyone here has ever trailered anything on their slammed rsx. worst situation would be for me to re-install the stock suspension and get a new alignment, then re-install the coilovers when the season is over.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. UHAUL is your friend.
all i have is my rsx and no one i know has or wants to loan me their suv/truck. i've been looking around at trailers and found one that fits a single motorcyle and weighs 220lbs + my bike(400lbs)so roughly over 600lbs.
towing is no problem but my car's wheels are just flush with the fenders on coilovers and i'm worried that once i hitch all that weight in the back its going to either blow the shocks or bottom out the back. i'm wondering if anyone here has ever trailered anything on their slammed rsx. worst situation would be for me to re-install the stock suspension and get a new alignment, then re-install the coilovers when the season is over.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. UHAUL is your friend.
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (Wicker Man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ALL MOTA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not do this...???
just a thought. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Seriously amazing.
just a thought. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Seriously amazing.
05-16-2005, 12:25 PM
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The best thing about having that Civic up there is when he needs to change the oil.
With regards to towing, it can be done with virtually any vehicle. But, I've found it much easier to borrow a friend's truck (or rent one) to haul my bike around. My trailer, though, functional, is a pig to deal with. And, not to condone speeding, but 55 on the highway sucks.
With regards to towing, it can be done with virtually any vehicle. But, I've found it much easier to borrow a friend's truck (or rent one) to haul my bike around. My trailer, though, functional, is a pig to deal with. And, not to condone speeding, but 55 on the highway sucks.
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (big pete)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by big pete »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it should be fine. My friend tows his R6 with a '97 M3 
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That's a freakin' sacrilege.
</TD></TR></TABLE>That's a freakin' sacrilege.
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (ALL MOTA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ALL MOTA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not do this...???
just a thought.
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wtf??? how the hell did they even get it lifted that high
just a thought.
</TD></TR></TABLE>wtf??? how the hell did they even get it lifted that high
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (DeLiRiOu5)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeLiRiOu5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wtf??? how the hell did they even get it lifted that high</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wheelie onto the hatch and vroooom
wtf??? how the hell did they even get it lifted that high</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wheelie onto the hatch and vroooom
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Re: anyone ever tow a bike on their dropped car? (1.5 liter)
Just look for a cheap running truck. I mean you live in Alaska anyways, it'll come in handy.
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