 Bike Rack, Do you think it will work? |
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| mettelman |
 Jun 11 2013, 01:52 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  |
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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| Drums66 |
 Jun 11 2013, 02:02 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .....Why!....would you treat your car like this?
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| pcar916 |
Jun 11 2013, 02:17 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None 
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Looks like a solid arrangement. Was there a reason you didn't use the bosses for ski racks under the targa bar over the engine compartment (three per side)?
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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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| matt5596 |
Jun 11 2013, 02:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 102 Joined: 28-September 11 From: Norris, TN Member No.: 13,619 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Hope the targa latches are in good condition.
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| mettelman |
Jun 11 2013, 03:00 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(pcar916 @ Jun 11 2013, 04:17 PM)  Looks like a solid arrangement. Was there a reason you didn't use the bosses for ski racks under the targa bar over the engine compartment (three per side)? Thanks Ron, I didn't think to use those bosses as I wanted something that could easily be removed and didn't require any special hardware. This way I can quickly remove the entire top. I just hope the rack doesn't tear itself off the vinyl. |
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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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| mepstein |
Jun 11 2013, 05:08 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,244 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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You'll be fine. I used to carry 2 road bikes on my roof.
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| Kraftwerk |
Jun 11 2013, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Bbbbbrroooklynnn Member No.: 8,085 |
I would use a quick release mount for the front wheel and put the wheel in the trunk. I just think it makes for a more stable set up in general. Otherwise I think you have a good thing there looks fine...
Until recently my road bike was a 1980's Rossin... |
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| green914 |
Jun 11 2013, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I would like to hear how your bike-rack works out after a good test run. I had a similar idea to make a tire-rack, but not so sure if the top would hold up to the task. If the bike-rack works out - next the tire-rack. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Andyrew |
Jun 11 2013, 06:09 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Let me know how it works out.
I've been keeping this thread up to date. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...112231&st=0 |
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| green914 |
Jun 11 2013, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jun 11 2013, 05:09 PM) Let me know how it works out. I've been keeping this thread up to date. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...112231&st=0 Thanks for the link, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) those are some interesting roof racks. I would think if the top can support a kayak, and a bike, it will support a tire rack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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