why not to call a regular towing company to tow your bike

tims007 · 08-29-2012, 07:14 PM

oh the horror warning the most wrong pics are about to be seen

this is a ducati . i saw no damage to it so i can only assume it broke down .. it was on the side stand leaning against a tire and tied down loosly .. it was bouncing all over the place .. then on top of that there is a car loaded on the flat bed also .. wow people wow .. do your self a favor and call a motorcycle tow company like thunder mountain motorcycle rescue

( no im not affiliated with them i just use them )

taznhell · 08-29-2012, 07:36 PM

That looks like a bad case of dont give a F#$K on the tow drivers part

tims007 · 08-29-2012, 07:57 PM

lol i think the guy was trying to not let me take a pic .. once he saw me taking the pics he ducked over a few lanes and turned ...with out signaling lol

chevybutcher · 08-29-2012, 08:26 PM

I'm sure the owner of that bike is going to want those pictures he took so he can sue that tow company . That driver needs the shit beat out of him and then lit on fire .......... fkn asshole !

Dave R · 08-29-2012, 08:30 PM

Not a normal tow, that's a totaled bike being hauled off. I remember when the salvage guys would come to pick up an insurance total.. It used to make me sick to see them do more damage than the bike had when we handed it to them!! Big chains through the wheels, levered over on the side stands!! I couldn't watch after the first few I saw. You would think insurance companies would want to recover as much $$ as they can! instead some hamfisted dude with a flat bed wrecker and a squished Subaru come collect?!!

tims007 · 08-29-2012, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by chevybutcher

I'm sure the owner of that bike is going to want those pictures he took so he can sue that tow company . That driver needs the shit beat out of him and then lit on fire .......... fkn asshole !

well there here and its not hard for someone to figure it out .. heck im prety sure motocorsa could figure this out .. maybe someone should p.m . them
edit :: i messaged them via facebook and linked the pics ..

tims007 · 08-29-2012, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Dave R

Not a normal tow, that's a totaled bike being hauled off. I remember when the salvage guys would come to pick up an insurance total.. It used to make me sick to see them do more damage than the bike had when we handed it to them!! Big chains through the wheels, levered over on the side stands!! I couldn't watch after the first few I saw. You would think insurance companies would want to recover as much $$ as they can! instead some hamfisted dude with a flat bed wrecker and a squished Subaru come collect?!!

there was no visible damage for a total on a $20k bike you would think there would be substantial damage

RedRidr · 08-30-2012, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Dave R

Not a normal tow, that's a totaled bike being hauled off. I remember when the salvage guys would come to pick up an insurance total...

I agree with Dave R., looks like a run to Copart or Insurance Auto Auctions; if it was a retail situation, you would run one call at a time (and the bike would be properly tied down). Copart and IAA often choose the lowest bidder to transport rigs to their yards, hence the 'quality'

hook up of the bike. Those guys are often in there to hook and book (volume is king to them) and they don't seem to spend a lot of time focusing on damage-free towing (as the majority of their stuff is already damaged in some way).

Originally Posted by tims007

there was no visible damage for a total on a $20k bike you would think there would be substantial damage

Devil's advocate: you may not have been able to see the damage - stolen bike, punched ignition, motor trashed?? Sometimes what the adjuster sees is different than what you see (or are willing to live with). OTOH, maybe you should head to Copart and see if you can beat GS1200 to this one before he adds it to his stable.

tims007 · 08-30-2012, 12:48 AM

i would but im broke right now lolololol ... you know me to well and yet i do not know you .. lol the bike that i have put 20k on so far is a salvage titled copart bike lol

richardlpalmer · 08-30-2012, 08:34 AM

What? That looks totally legit...

tims007 · 08-30-2012, 09:22 AM

Hey richard......how about some new material in the nwsf forum lol

richardlpalmer · 08-30-2012, 10:22 AM

You know, I'd just come from there before making this post. There's a nice thread going on right now!

tims007 · 08-30-2012, 10:33 AM

Other than the word game lol

richardlpalmer · 08-30-2012, 10:38 AM

Check out the reddit thread.

tims007 · 08-30-2012, 12:08 PM

Just did... and back on topic... motocorsa said they knew the bike and that yes it was an insurance total :(

whitham_wannabe · 08-31-2012, 12:30 PM

I had the opposite experience recently ... tow guy INSISTED we put the front wheel in the special motorcycle chock, even after I pointed out it really wasn't likely to fall over ...

UhOh · 08-31-2012, 10:22 PM

^^^ This

I've used AAA towing a few times over the years.
professionals - always A+ experiences.

Real Fast Travis · 09-01-2012, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by tims007

oh the horror warning the most wrong pics are about to be seen

this is a ducati . i saw no damage to it so i can only assume it broke down .. it was on the side stand leaning against a tire and tied down loosly .. it was bouncing all over the place .. then on top of that there is a car loaded on the flat bed also .. wow people wow .. do your self a favor and call a motorcycle tow company like thunder mountain motorcycle rescue

( no im not affiliated with them i just use them )

Originally Posted by Dave R

Not a normal tow, that's a totaled bike being hauled off. I remember when the salvage guys would come to pick up an insurance total.. It used to make me sick to see them do more damage than the bike had when we handed it to them!! Big chains through the wheels, levered over on the side stands!! I couldn't watch after the first few I saw. You would think insurance companies would want to recover as much $$ as they can! instead some hamfisted dude with a flat bed wrecker and a squished Subaru come collect?!!

Originally Posted by tims007

Just did... and back on topic... motocorsa said they knew the bike and that yes it was an insurance total :(

You need to edit your first post, and apologize to the tow company...

Get all the facts before you attempt to slander and defame someone.

MichelinMan · 09-01-2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Real Fast Travis

You need to edit your first post, and apologize to the tow company...

Get all the facts before you attempt to slander and defame someone.

Slander? Defame? You're joking, right?

Real Fast Travis · 09-02-2012, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by MichelinMan

Slander? Defame? You're joking, right?

No....

He admits to sharing it on FaceBook...he was clearly bashing the tow company with out knowing all the facts.

I'm not surprised you are questioning me....you do the same thing.


08-29-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	why not to call a regular towing company to tow your bike oh the horror warning the most wrong pics are about to be seen this is a ducati . i saw no damage to it so i can only assume it broke down .. it was on the side stand leaning against a tire and tied down loosly .. it was bouncing all over the place .. then on top of that there is a car loaded on the flat bed also .. wow people wow .. do your self a favor and call a motorcycle tow company like thunder mountain motorcycle rescue ( no im not affiliated with them i just use them ) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-29-2012, 07:36 PM	#2
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	That looks like a bad case of dont give a F#$K on the tow drivers part __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-29-2012, 07:57 PM	#3
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	lol i think the guy was trying to not let me take a pic .. once he saw me taking the pics he ducked over a few lanes and turned ...with out signaling lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-29-2012, 08:26 PM	#4
chevybutcher Peg Dragger Joined: Feb 2010 From: Milwaukie Oregon I Ride: 01gsxr750 , 88gsxr1100 , and a few projects in boxes	I'm sure the owner of that bike is going to want those pictures he took so he can sue that tow company . That driver needs the shit beat out of him and then lit on fire .......... fkn asshole ! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-29-2012, 08:30 PM	#5
Dave R Shredder Joined: Oct 2006 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: motorcycles	Not a normal tow, that's a totaled bike being hauled off. I remember when the salvage guys would come to pick up an insurance total.. It used to make me sick to see them do more damage than the bike had when we handed it to them!! Big chains through the wheels, levered over on the side stands!! I couldn't watch after the first few I saw. You would think insurance companies would want to recover as much $$ as they can! instead some hamfisted dude with a flat bed wrecker and a squished Subaru come collect?!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 12:48 AM	#9
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	i would but im broke right now lolololol ... you know me to well and yet i do not know you .. lol the bike that i have put 20k on so far is a salvage titled copart bike lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 08:34 AM	#10
richardlpalmer Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kirkland, WA	What? That looks totally legit... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 09:22 AM	#11
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	Hey richard......how about some new material in the nwsf forum lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 10:22 AM	#12
richardlpalmer Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kirkland, WA	You know, I'd just come from there before making this post. There's a nice thread going on right now! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 10:33 AM	#13
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	Other than the word game lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 10:38 AM	#14
richardlpalmer Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kirkland, WA	Check out the reddit thread. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-30-2012, 12:08 PM	#15
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	Just did... and back on topic... motocorsa said they knew the bike and that yes it was an insurance total :( __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 12:30 PM	#16
whitham_wannabe Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Mukilteo, WA I Ride: Kawasaki ZX7R Streetfighter - BMW F800GS - Husaberg FE450 - BMW R100GSPD Sidecar	I had the opposite experience recently ... tow guy INSISTED we put the front wheel in the special motorcycle chock, even after I pointed out it really wasn't likely to fall over ... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 10:22 PM	#17
UhOh Superbiker Joined: Apr 2006 From: Tri-Cities, WA I Ride: Hither, Thither and Yon ... mostly day rides	^^^ This I've used AAA towing a few times over the years. professionals - always A+ experiences. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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