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Old May 1, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Are tow dolly's acceptable means to tow my bike?? I do not want to buy a trailer-please email me at willdidit@att.net-THANK YOU ALL
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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No you can't use a tow dolly to transport your bike. They do make ways to tow your bike behind your car/truck without a trailer.
Here is one example. http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/mag1/caddy1.html
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildman4x4nut
No you can't use a tow dolly to transport your bike. They do make ways to tow your bike behind your car/truck without a trailer.
Here is one example. http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/mag1/caddy1.html
Seems like that would be very hard on your fork.
 
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I have now idea how to find specs on my exhaust system and I want to switch over to LAF pipes if anyone can point me in the direction of where to find specs or if you know the diameter of the pipes I would greatly appreciate it
 
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If you think anything of yer bike at all...………..borrow or rent a trailer, plz don't drag it and tear it all to hell
 
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He was doing that back in 2011. Hes got it figured out by now.
 
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