Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
Fiamma Bike Rack FAQ
Page: Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Forum Index -> Bay Window Bus Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
chrisradioman
Samba Member


Joined: September 20, 2007
Posts: 4873
Location: Swansea (Sunny Penllergaer) Wales UK
chrisradioman is offline 

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got mine Smile
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
http://www.vintagevwweddings.co.uk/contact.html
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
chimneyfish
Samba Member


Joined: July 28, 2009
Posts: 881
Location: United Kingdom
chimneyfish is offline 

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lewis71bug wrote:
poptop tom wrote:
lewis71bug wrote:
Is there a fiamma bike rack that fits the t2 bay that will hold 3 or 4 bikes?


The rack built for the type 2 has an adapter for a 3rd bike.
http://www.busdepot.com/j11508


I'm not knowledgeable at all about the fiamma products, but the page you linked to says that's for the Vanagon bike carrier. Will it work on the t2 version (not sure what all of the differences are).


I have one of these racks and think it's great. There are a shed load of Fiamma rack accessories for sale here in the UK for the T2, including supplementary rails for carrying not just three, but up to four bikes apparently! I haven't purchased any of those myself (yet) so cant say how effective they are, see here:

http://www.justkampers.com/vw-t2-bay-window-parts/t2-bay-accessories-tools/bike-racks.html
_________________
1965 Type 1 Deluxe (1200cc)
1976 Type 2 T2b Microbus L (1800cc Type 4)
Previously...
1972 T2 Camper (Devon), 1988 Golf, 1972 Type 1, 1984 Polo, 1972 T2 Camper (Danbury)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Gruppe B
Samba Member


Joined: January 16, 2007
Posts: 1331

Gruppe B is offline 

PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nvwainfo wrote:
Here are some of mine:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


( rack had to be set lower so triathlon bike would clear canoe)

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


With Mountain bike

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Sweet German Aerius I Kayak!
Good to see another Klepper owner
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Sage79
Samba Member


Joined: September 13, 2008
Posts: 433
Location: Holland MI
Sage79 is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just installed mine (from Bus Depot) and am very impressed. Really a nice rack and although it seemed pricey, my son (a bike nut) pointed out that a name brand roof carrier for most cars - load bars, adapters, and 2 trays will be over $500. He was impressed with the light weight, tray and clamp set-up and the secure mounting. The hatch stays open with the rack mounted but it doesn't take much to get it to drop so I may need a prop for camping with the hatch open.
_________________
Dirk
'79 Westy 2.0FI
'73 Sportsmobile 1.7dual Solex 003Auto - now my daughter's
'77 delux 2.0FI 090Auto - now my son's
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
flyellow
Samba Member


Joined: June 01, 2013
Posts: 13

flyellow is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:41 pm    Post subject: roof rack Reply with quote

Sage79 wrote:
I just installed mine (from Bus Depot) and am very impressed. Really a nice rack and although it seemed pricey, my son (a bike nut) pointed out that a name brand roof carrier for most cars - load bars, adapters, and 2 trays will be over $500. He was impressed with the light weight, tray and clamp set-up and the secure mounting. The hatch stays open with the rack mounted but it doesn't take much to get it to drop so I may need a prop for camping with the hatch open.



do you by chance have any pics?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Sage79
Samba Member


Joined: September 13, 2008
Posts: 433
Location: Holland MI
Sage79 is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

here you go:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


It's very easy to use and the clamps are nice and hold the bikes very secure.

We did get wet in the back last time we camped in the rain, but I don't know if that from the rack brackets. The hatch seal is still original on this bus.
_________________
Dirk
'79 Westy 2.0FI
'73 Sportsmobile 1.7dual Solex 003Auto - now my daughter's
'77 delux 2.0FI 090Auto - now my son's
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
crushie
Samba Member


Joined: September 23, 2011
Posts: 878
Location: alberta
crushie is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

And colored end caps that match your paint.
How lucky is hat? Wink
_________________
1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
flyellow
Samba Member


Joined: June 01, 2013
Posts: 13

flyellow is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:23 pm    Post subject: bike rack pics Reply with quote

thanks! great pics.

any with the bike attached?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Sage79
Samba Member


Joined: September 13, 2008
Posts: 433
Location: Holland MI
Sage79 is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry I didn't get pics with the bikes on. Pretty simple though, they sit in the trays and the upper arms grab the seat posts. Bikes face opposite directions. What I really like is ladies frames are no problem for this style rack.

I did test for leaks and the top clamps compress the weatherstrip causing a major water leak at the gap at the edges of each top clamp. Not good! That's why the sleeping bags were all wet! Next time I may try slitting the weather strip to relieve the gap to see if that fixes it. I hate to do anything destructive although it is still the original weatherstrip, maybe a new one would help, but I doubt it.
_________________
Dirk
'79 Westy 2.0FI
'73 Sportsmobile 1.7dual Solex 003Auto - now my daughter's
'77 delux 2.0FI 090Auto - now my son's
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Tcash
Samba Member


Joined: July 20, 2011
Posts: 12844
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Tcash is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:24 pm    Post subject: Fiamma Bike Rack opinions Reply with quote

Fiamma Bike Rack opinions
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Tcash
Samba Member


Joined: July 20, 2011
Posts: 12844
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Tcash is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:29 pm    Post subject: Bicycle Cover for use with the Fiamma Bike rack Reply with quote

Bicycle Cover for use with the Fiamma Bike rack
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Tcash
Samba Member


Joined: July 20, 2011
Posts: 12844
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Tcash is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:30 pm    Post subject: Fiamma Bike Rack Dealers? Reply with quote

Fiamma Bike Rack Dealers?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Tcash
Samba Member


Joined: July 20, 2011
Posts: 12844
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Tcash is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:38 pm    Post subject: Fiamma Bike Rack arms are twisted wrong Reply with quote

Fiamma Bike Rack arms are twisted wrong
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
marcusdrives
Samba Member


Joined: July 16, 2010
Posts: 39
Location: NH
marcusdrives is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm replying here to finish my original thread regarding the twisted long arm because the original thread has been locked. I spoke with Bus Depot, and to my surprise the arm does twist at the crimped end. It took quite a bit of force to get it to move - so much so that I was afraid something might break. It didn't break, and now the rack is as it should be.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Tcash
Samba Member


Joined: July 20, 2011
Posts: 12844
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Tcash is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for following up.
Tcash
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
otiswesty
Samba Member


Joined: November 21, 2006
Posts: 1729
Location: Portland
otiswesty is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Fiamma Bike Rack Reply with quote

Got my Fiamma mounted up for a trip to Gearhart this weekend with the wifey. It's been sleeping in the garage attic for a few years.

I forgot how great this rack is, although the rear hatch seal historically leaks a little in the rain. Nice and light and easy to mount and use.
Just carrying two vintage AD-Puch road bikes, nothing too big or heavy.
_________________
1978 Sage Green P22 Westfalia
1989 T3 Syncro Single cab

Just a regular guy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
neena
Samba Member


Joined: September 10, 2010
Posts: 581
Location: Brooklyn, NY
neena is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 2:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Fiamma Bike Rack Reply with quote

I was reading through this thread and saw that several others have had issues with the rack leaking through the hatch seal at the top mounting brackets. Several people offered suggestions as to how they were going to try to stop the leaks but no one posted if their ideas worked.

Is there a definitive way to stop the leaks?

I'm a week into a 6+ week road trip. It has rained twice and both times the stuff stored closest to the hatch gets wet, so I'd like to fix this quickly!
_________________
'69 Fuel Injected Squareback. "B" D-jet. 1600 with balanced rotating assembly and lightened flywheel. Full flow and external filter.

'70 Riviera. 1600 SP with 30 PICT 3 carburetor, 205M distributor, stock muffler

@chaseyessi on Instagram
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
pierrox
Samba Member


Joined: March 06, 2013
Posts: 258
Location: Paris, London, The Alps, North Carolina
pierrox is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Fiamma Bike Rack FAQ Reply with quote

Just assembled mine, it installed yet. Are the pieces of adhesive film enough to protect the paint? Was wondering if I should use some rubber from some bicycle inner tubes I have in the garage or would it be overkill.
_________________
Our bus is on Instagram
instagram.com/biencuitbus
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Instagram Classifieds Feedback
Xevin Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: January 08, 2014
Posts: 7599

Xevin is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Fiamma Bike Rack FAQ Reply with quote

pierrox wrote:
Just assembled mine, it installed yet. Are the pieces of adhesive film enough to protect the paint? Was wondering if I should use some rubber from some bicycle inner tubes I have in the garage or would it be overkill.


It’s probably not necessary. But I put strips of electrical tape on the back of the
bracket that touches paint. Because it made me feel good Wink
_________________
Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote:
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! Very Happy

Clatter wrote:
Damn that Xevin... Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

skills@eurocarsplus wrote:
I respect Xevin and he's a turd Razz

SGKent wrote:
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree Shocked
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
tommu
Samba Member


Joined: November 15, 2011
Posts: 615
Location: L.A.
tommu is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

chimneyfish wrote:
lewis71bug wrote:
poptop tom wrote:
lewis71bug wrote:
Is there a fiamma bike rack that fits the t2 bay that will hold 3 or 4 bikes?


The rack built for the type 2 has an adapter for a 3rd bike.
http://www.busdepot.com/j11508


I'm not knowledgeable at all about the fiamma products, but the page you linked to says that's for the Vanagon bike carrier. Will it work on the t2 version (not sure what all of the differences are).


I have one of these racks and think it's great. There are a shed load of Fiamma rack accessories for sale here in the UK for the T2, including supplementary rails for carrying not just three, but up to four bikes apparently! I haven't purchased any of those myself (yet) so cant say how effective they are, see here:

http://www.justkampers.com/vw-t2-bay-window-parts/t2-bay-accessories-tools/bike-racks.html


While this thread is up here I want to note that this carrier will not support any more than two bikes. Evil or Very Mad
_________________
Green Bay Bus Yellow Ghia Blue Bug
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Bay Window Bus All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page: Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Page 3 of 4

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.