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| mettelman |
 Jun 11 2013, 01:52 PM
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I found an extra targa top, bolted on a Yakima rack, reinforced the inside of the top and loaded a bike. Haven't taken a turn at speed, but it seems solid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| Mblizzard |
Jun 11 2013, 02:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Ok so lets cut him a little slack. He has a bike with down tube shifters so he can't be all bad. A little old school maybe but nothing wrong with that. But a bike on a car catches a surprising amount of wind. Considering how much that may flex the roof, I would try for at least one solid mount into metal. Given the amount of flex that can be introduced to the top there is potential for failure in the long term and extended use. Tying it in to the targa bar ski rack holes would may it viable for long term use.
May not be a priority for some, but getting a bike on a 914 is no small task. I have seem trunk mounted arrangements that used the targa bar. |
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| mettelman |
Jun 11 2013, 03:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Jun 11 2013, 04:46 PM)  Ok so lets cut him a little slack. He has a bike with down tube shifters so he can't be all bad. A little old school maybe but nothing wrong with that. But a bike on a car catches a surprising amount of wind. Considering how much that may flex the roof, I would try for at least one solid mount into metal. Given the amount of flex that can be introduced to the top there is potential for failure in the long term and extended use. Tying it in to the targa bar ski rack holes would may it viable for long term use. May not be a priority for some, but getting a bike on a 914 is no small task. I have seem trunk mounted arrangements that used the targa bar. Mike, you have a good eye for bikes. The one pictured is actually my girlfriend's. Mine is a 1977 Gios Torino with 10 speed tube shifter, and tubular tires ... really old school. Much more fun to ride than a high-tech graphite bike with 27 speeds. |
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| Mblizzard |
Jun 11 2013, 05:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(mettelman @ Jun 11 2013, 01:06 PM) QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Jun 11 2013, 04:46 PM) Ok so lets cut him a little slack. He has a bike with down tube shifters so he can't be all bad. A little old school maybe but nothing wrong with that. But a bike on a car catches a surprising amount of wind. Considering how much that may flex the roof, I would try for at least one solid mount into metal. Given the amount of flex that can be introduced to the top there is potential for failure in the long term and extended use. Tying it in to the targa bar ski rack holes would may it viable for long term use. May not be a priority for some, but getting a bike on a 914 is no small task. I have seem trunk mounted arrangements that used the targa bar. Mike, you have a good eye for bikes. The one pictured is actually my girlfriend's. Mine is a 1977 Gios Torino with 10 speed tube shifter, and tubular tires ... really old school. Much more fun to ride than a high-tech graphite bike with 27 speeds. Probably a point that is lost on most people. I do ride one of the newer high-tech bikes but I still love the old school bikes. In 2007 when I rode parts of the tour route I saw some amazing old school bikes. |
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mettelman Bike Rack Jun 11 2013, 01:52 PM
Drums66 :confused: .....Why!....would you treat your c... Jun 11 2013, 02:02 PM pcar916 Looks like a solid arrangement. Was there a reason... Jun 11 2013, 02:17 PM
mettelman
Looks like a solid arrangement. Was there a reaso... Jun 11 2013, 03:00 PM matt5596 :blink: Hope the targa latches are in good condit... Jun 11 2013, 02:46 PM mepstein You'll be fine. I used to carry 2 road bikes o... Jun 11 2013, 05:08 PM Kraftwerk I would use a quick release mount for the front wh... Jun 11 2013, 05:25 PM green914 :WTF: I would like to hear how your bike-rack work... Jun 11 2013, 05:47 PM Andyrew Let me know how it works out.
I've been keep... Jun 11 2013, 06:09 PM green914
Let me know how it works out.
I've been kee... Jun 11 2013, 08:05 PM |
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