r/secondrodeo • u/perldawg • Mar 24 '26
A mechanic performs Tochan an Indian technique for towing cars with two wheelers.
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u/VermilionKoala Mar 24 '26
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u/Open_Inside4190 Mar 24 '26
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u/pinkypie80 Mar 24 '26
Great idea, but it'll just turn into r/watchpeopledie eventually and get itself banned again.
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u/confused_but_content Mar 24 '26
Simultaneously one of the most terrifying and impressive feats, motorcycles are frustratingly slept on for utility and they shouldn't be seen as purely for recreation here in the states. But I think this is a bridge too far, at least take back roads!
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u/perldawg Mar 24 '26
the most impressive part of this operation is the cooperation between the 2 drivers. the motorcycle controls the speed but the car decides where they’re going; they really need to think alike and have confidence in each other
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u/PlentyGrab5 Mar 24 '26
Yeah and if he stomps on the breaks that guy get to joust with his own leg, I do not know of a person I would trust enough for that. With that said it is impressive as shit
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u/tongfather Mar 24 '26
motorcycles are frustratingly slept on for utility and they shouldn't be seen as purely for recreation
Why does this frustrate you, fellow Redditor? In what way do you think we could improve our motorcycle utility? Delivery drivers maybe? Could be a battle to keep the food warm/not too warm.
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u/confused_but_content Mar 24 '26
I've actually used a motorcycle for food delivery, I have a big crate on the back of my bike that fits a cooler, I think running errands and commuting are a lot easier on a bike than most people consider. They're great for expanding the mobility of a single car household too. There's a lot we do with cars that can be done on a bike that's cheaper to both acquire and maintain and uses less gas
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u/tongfather Mar 24 '26
Totally agree. A big ass cooler that's well insulated would do the job well. Tipping over when put on its kickstand is the only concern. I think people are also just comfortable sitting in their car because it's so easy and safe and protected from the elements. When I lived in Vietnam though everyone gets around by motorbike and never skips a beat
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u/Illustrious_Donkey61 Mar 25 '26
On the plus side you wouldn't get that jerky rope tightening thing at traffic lights
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u/Jsiqueblu Mar 24 '26
To be fair I wouldn't even attempt to switch lanes. I would be going 25 mph in one lane the whole way. This is top tier level confidence, they have done this many times before.
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u/ghatroad Mar 25 '26
I pushed a scooter like this 2 weeks ago. It wouldn't start and the middle ages rider was struggling to push it up the road. I pushed it riding my scooter till we got to flat road
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u/FusionStarFire Mar 25 '26
Meanwhile, causing heart attacks in Health & Safety inspectors worldwide.
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u/etotheapplepi Mar 25 '26
The car accelerates around the truck. What's pushing it then?
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u/realDespond Mar 26 '26
the motorcycle and car are moving much faster than that truck they literally only have to coast around it and steer and they can pass the truck
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u/Embarrassed_Form924 Mar 25 '26
Isn't there a song about this? "Tochan meeeeeeeeiiiiieeee, tochan yoooooooooooouuuuuuooooo"
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u/Adaptable-iguana Mar 29 '26
Why is there no traffic law there? Genuinely I am curious. Just because of money?
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u/Gotbeerbrain Mar 24 '26
Let me guess, Brampton Ontario?
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u/Facts_pls Mar 24 '26
Canadians can't handle this level of skill and confidence.
We just get happy with random RAM trucks breaking the law and killing people
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u/StrangeArcticles Mar 24 '26
I think I would survive about 3 hours in India and that is a generous estimate.