[dentheman]

I have seen something similar in Thailand. He gets on the bike, others load it, balance it, and strap it down. Then they give him a push to get him going. As he goes down the road he yells and beeps the horn for people to get out of the way, and they do. When he gets to his destination his friends and neighbors run along side to steady the load as he comes to a stop. It is a commonplace and well coordinated way to get large items from merchant to home. It is funny that I have seen a few motorcycle accidents in the US, but never in an Asian country.