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Andyrew
post Oct 28 2010, 08:52 AM
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Ya I think it would be the easiest way to stabalize it.. I've thought about welding a plate between the two, or even adding a square tube bar to the center (Between the bolt holes) of it all the way through connecting them. But I really dont like how much that adds to the weight/complexity of install (you would need 2 people to put it on..)... Im curious if Josheph's made up of 1/8" metal sees the same problem that I see...
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post Oct 28 2010, 08:58 AM
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Square tubing would be nice,
and if you want a one person design,
how about square tube into a sleeve of another, slighly larger square tube?
make whole thing aluminum, bolts together.
simple.
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post Oct 28 2010, 09:19 AM
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Aluminum? Way to much money (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Tubing that slides into each other is nice in theory, but I dont think it would implement well.

I think the thicker base metal really is the answer.. I'll do it in about a week and update! Pretty sure I have some 1/8" at my dads.
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post Jun 26 2013, 02:00 PM
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Added a second bike rack to my extra targa top. This one attaches to the front fork with the wheel off. Tested it and the entire unit seems stable ... we'll see how it holds up on a windy day!


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post Jun 26 2013, 02:05 PM
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look at the way it hold on a side hill!
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post Apr 16 2015, 01:41 PM
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I'm happy I found this thread. I plan on adding a rack to my 914 this weekend. I'm planning on scavenging parts from a Thule rack that I, um, forgot was on my other car when I pulled into the garage one day. Luckily the bike was fine. The roof of my Subaru was not. And I busted the bike rack as well.
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post Apr 16 2015, 01:56 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Owensby @ Oct 24 2010, 06:27 AM) *

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





Inspiring! Gives me even a chance to haul my son's Optimist dinghy to the summer regattas. (Will top the Belgian father with a Panamera + trailer with an Optimist and a 12" RIB!)

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post Apr 16 2015, 03:52 PM
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The rope rack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


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post Apr 16 2015, 04:19 PM
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Nice Bill. Looks highway ready to me. And to unload.. they just cut the rope then?
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post Apr 16 2015, 04:34 PM
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Although, not cheap the SeaSucker company might make something that will work on the rear trunk. I doubt it would work on the targa since I'm not sure you would get a good seal on the suction. Likely could get a windshield or trunk application to work and no bolts and timely installation or removal. These things are highly reviewed.

https://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/
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post Apr 16 2015, 05:45 PM
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I like the rack on the driver side. How is the front piece attached, and same for the aft part. I'vebeen toying with the same idea and possibly using the three ski-rack holes to secure a plate that would hold the tray.
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post Apr 16 2015, 06:06 PM
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I made this rack back in 2005 and used it at the WCC. I could add another bike by using an additional Yakima tray and fork clamp. If you loosen the fork clamp and the rear clamp, the bike can be slid over to accommodate another bike. It doesn't look like it but when you loosen the clamp on the rear bar, you can open the trunk lid as long as you take the bike off first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I found the straps were not necessary. I used it on the Rt 66 tour in Palm Springs and it worked great. I have more detailed pics if someone wants them. Holy $hit, was that really TEN years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)


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post Apr 17 2015, 08:06 AM
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Well I'll be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) And I thought that you put that Duck Tail on your car as the chock for the Bike's rear wheel.
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post Apr 17 2015, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Apr 16 2015, 05:06 PM) *

I made this rack back in 2005 and used it at the WCC. I could add another bike by using an additional Yakima tray and fork clamp. If you loosen the fork clamp and the rear clamp, the bike can be slid over to accommodate another bike. It doesn't look like it but when you loosen the clamp on the rear bar, you can open the trunk lid as long as you take the bike off first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I found the straps were not necessary. I used it on the Rt 66 tour in Palm Springs and it worked great. I have more detailed pics if someone wants them. Holy $hit, was that really TEN years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)



Elliot, I have yours linked in the first post along with all the others (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 8 2016, 02:23 PM
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Modified pieper ski rack with Rockymounts thru axle fork adaptor and a sear sucker suction cup rear mount


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post Oct 8 2016, 02:24 PM
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post Oct 8 2016, 02:26 PM
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Love it. Love the new Creamsicle, and the bike rack application. And what I know about Ferg's rep, is it will be done clean and well. Nicely done, sir.
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F ing show off! Nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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If that PO only knew what he had! At least 2 people even suggested it to him...Oh well...to Ferg-mans benefit. Thanks for saving this one Mike.

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