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haz77
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:52 pm    Post subject: bike rack? Reply with quote

Thinking of getting a boot mount bike rack for my fasty, anyone use one or do they not work well etc?

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:23 pm    Post subject: Re: bike rack? Reply with quote

They work fine, but you will end up rubbing the paintwork.
I have a tow bar, and I use the Thule rack that mounts directly over the ball by clipping on to it. Beauty of it is that they can be taken off and put on again in 2 seconds, and mount on any car as long - as it has a tow ball - without marking the paintwork. But then all my cars have tow balls ......... Smile https://www.roofracksgalore.com.au/thule-xpress-to...RYEALw_wcB
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 12:02 am    Post subject: Re: bike rack? Reply with quote

How heavy are the bikes? They can put quite a bit of torque on the body. n Also watch where the tires are in relation to the exhaust. Don't ask me how I know Embarassed
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