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Andyrew
post Oct 21 2010, 09:20 AM
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Wonderful! When you post the rest of the pictures, can you answer a couple general questions?

1. How easy is it to set up (time, can one person do it?)
2. How easy is it to take down (same as above)
3. How confident are you durring cornering and braking that nothing will move
4. What was your cost
5. Would you do anything different/ modifications


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post Oct 22 2010, 11:20 AM
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Pretty easy to set up one person can do it. doesn't way much more than just the top, you do have to be carefull with the back part of the wheel tray sticking out so you don't bang it into something. I got an extra top so I wouldn't butcher my good one. took me maybe 2 hrs to build the tray and bolt it to the top.

Cornering I was bit cautious the first time I used it but last trip was about 30 miles round trip and I didn't worry about the car too much. If one was really worried about the strength of the rear bolt I would add a steel strap like I did on the front.
but in my opinion the forks are where most of the force is transfered too.

Cost about 15$ for fork mount, 10$ for angle, and maybe 10-15$ for the 2 pieces of strap steel

I will try to build a roof rack this winter which will attach to the top so i can carry some autox stuff. Once that is done I will probably mount hte bike rack to the roof rack. that will make adding two bike racks easier.


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post Oct 22 2010, 11:21 AM
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post Oct 22 2010, 12:39 PM
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Awesome! Out of curiosity, why did you go so wide with the front support? In preparation for the roof rack?
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post Oct 22 2010, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Oct 22 2010, 10:39 AM) *

Awesome! Out of curiosity, why did you go so wide with the front support? In preparation for the roof rack?

Yes
but it helps to distribut e the load and torque of the bike out to the stiffer edgeds of the roof too.
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post Oct 22 2010, 04:49 PM
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I had a rack left over from my Saturn when I took it off, so I decided to see if it would fit on my 914. It did. Very well I might add. It's a yakima rack, and hooks under the edges of the targa top, and clamps down tight right above the hooks to the top side.
It works fantastically, and I have cornered fairly quickly with the car while the bike and one of my kayaks was on top. It did just fine.

I wouldn't recommend racing around corners with it however...as somehow sooner or later it will probably mess something up. Its just not made for itm just as any of the other racks described here aren't.

That being said, it handles just fine. I can carry my bike, and at least two boats on top of the car. Sooner or later I am gonna put my 16 foot sea kayak on top and get some pictures, just to be funny.
Here are a couple pics.

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post Oct 22 2010, 05:13 PM
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Got any pics with the bike mounting? If so I'll throw it in the mix! Detailed pics would be great if you could!
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post Oct 22 2010, 08:28 PM
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Actually, the bike mounting is up there right beside the kayak. Here is another pic of it with a bike on it, close up shot. Pay no attention to the man in front of the curtain cheesing it up. I will try to take some really detailed pics tomorrow if I get the chance.

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post Oct 22 2010, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(JTarver @ Oct 22 2010, 07:28 PM) *
Actually, the bike mounting is up there right beside the kayak. Here is another pic of it with a bike on it, close up shot. Pay no attention to the man in front of the curtain cheesing it up. I will try to take some really detailed pics tomorrow if I get the chance.

Joe

how is that setup on freeways? i would be afraid of the bikes as a sail ripping off the top.

i cant see one good way to mount up a rack to hold heavy downhill bikes.
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post Oct 22 2010, 09:43 PM
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Yes, Please review!! Wonderful setup! I'll add it later tonight.
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post Oct 23 2010, 04:58 PM
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Actually on the highway it does just fine. At least I haven't had any problems any of the time I've been on the highway. I notice a decrease in speed a bit but hey, I get to carry my bikes and boats. The faring on the front of the rack system helps deflect some of the wind. It's the part with stickers directly behind me in the pic.

The rack also has a bar that holds the bike in place really well, so i don't have to take off the fron tire whenever I mount it up there. I think the rack model is called the Cobra, or something. I can find out for sure if there is interest.

Here is a closer pic of the rack...it shows how the rack grabs ahold of the top.
It's been a perfect setup for me, and so far I haven't had any issues out of it. It's been up for about a month or two now, and I use it alot.

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post Oct 23 2010, 10:27 PM
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Here are some photos of my set up. I have a 1 1/4 inch receiver mounted just below the bumper. This enables me to leave the tag in place. It accepts a standard bike carrier. I have a set of bars that attach to the rear receiver, and also to the rear of the roll bar. This allows me to carry 2 kayaks. It doesn't add any load to the front windshield frame, and also allows me to remove the top if I want. I can also access both the rear trunk and engine compartment with everything installed and loaded. The receiver has a steel tube that is supported on the rear of the car by two 3/16 inch bars. The inner portion of the tube is welded to a 1/2 inch bar that is bent to go up and over the muffler and transmission. I have a few bolts through the trunk floor that hold the 1/2 inch bar. I have trailered a 30 foot long sailplane trailer with this set up, no problems. JoeO

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post Oct 23 2010, 10:33 PM
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Side view of both bars, and detail of rear end of receiver tube mount.

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post Oct 23 2010, 10:40 PM
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Joe,

I saw your rack and I like it! But I didnt see a bike rack on it so I didnt add it with the rest of them.
Also how is the hitch mounted under the car?

If you can post some pics of the bike rack mounting and how all the connections mount to the car (If you havent already posted them), I would love to add it with the rest of the racks!

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post Oct 24 2010, 09:33 AM
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Receiver is a standard 1 1/4 inch tube that is mounted as shown. Notch out the rear valence to clear the tube. Outside mounts are shown. As I said, there is a piece of steel bar welded on the inner portion of the tube that is bent to go over the muffler, and is bolted to the floor of the trunk. The receiver accepts a standard 1 1/4 inch bike carrier. Either an expensive one from Thule or Yakama, or a cheap version from Harbor Freight. Just plug the bike carrier into the receiver, and insert retainer pin. I just included this info since someone asked about mounting the hardware. Someone could also mount the front bar as I did. I leave the aluminum retainer blocks on the car. I just plug in the front bar and insert two quick release pins to hold it on. The bar is a standard Thule aluminum cross bar, and would accept Thule bike holders. JoeO
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post Oct 25 2010, 05:14 PM
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Just won this auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Phase 1: Aquire mounts: Complete!

See post #2 for more on my setup so far. Pics to follow today!
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post Oct 25 2010, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Oct 25 2010, 07:14 PM) *

Just won this auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Phase 1: Aquire mounts: Complete!

See post #2 for more on my setup so far. Pics to follow today!


IIRC you can pull the lock core out of the knob, copy off the code and get extra keys from Yakima.
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 25 2010, 04:23 PM) *

QUOTE(Andyrew @ Oct 25 2010, 07:14 PM) *

Just won this auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Phase 1: Aquire mounts: Complete!

See post #2 for more on my setup so far. Pics to follow today!


IIRC you can pull the lock core out of the knob, copy off the code and get extra keys from Yakima.


Great info!


Thanks!
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Got my setup!!

The raingutter mounts are perfect for the trunk!!!

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So far im out $73! Plus maybe 5 bucks in scrap metal.. (However I do want to redo the mount as even with a bunch of reinforcement its wobbly.. I did make it out of 14ga metal though so now im gonna try 1/8"...)
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I suggest some how connect the two plates, help brace themselves.

You've put together a nice, easy and afforable set-up!
Congrat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

I'm using some info learned on here for Henna's trailer
(one wheel bike trailer for single track,slightly modified)
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