What's the best way to affix a bicycle to the outside of a 6
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What's the best way to affix a bicycle to the outside of a 6
I have seen the pictures people post of the frame in the trunk and the wheels in the back seat, but I'm curious about exterior solutions.
Presumably, the rain gutters are too flimsy (and expensive) to mount a roof rack to. I don't see any way to mount a trailer hitch from under the rear skirt. Do any of you use one of those racks that hang off the trunk lid?
Presumably, the rain gutters are too flimsy (and expensive) to mount a roof rack to. I don't see any way to mount a trailer hitch from under the rear skirt. Do any of you use one of those racks that hang off the trunk lid?
For my MOM, I used a bike rack.
There were two straps hooked to the forward edge of the trunk from the top:
two straps with hooks under the rear bumper from the bottom,
with some sorta bumper holding it away from the body.
Rubber bungee cords held the wheelchair to the rack.
There was a way to hang the wheelchair higher or lower.
Lower would possibly drag on the street while entering a driveway. Guess what I did?
A bike shop just may help? I think I got mine from Target`?
You have to have a picture in mind.
It seemed to catch everyones eye.
If I remember four people driving by approved.
Please post a picture of what you come up with?
My Grip rig,,,,Greg
Ps,,,,If I could post a picture I would. I still have the rig,,but.
There were two straps hooked to the forward edge of the trunk from the top:
two straps with hooks under the rear bumper from the bottom,
with some sorta bumper holding it away from the body.
Rubber bungee cords held the wheelchair to the rack.
There was a way to hang the wheelchair higher or lower.
Lower would possibly drag on the street while entering a driveway. Guess what I did?
A bike shop just may help? I think I got mine from Target`?
You have to have a picture in mind.
It seemed to catch everyones eye.
If I remember four people driving by approved.
Please post a picture of what you come up with?
My Grip rig,,,,Greg
Ps,,,,If I could post a picture I would. I still have the rig,,but.
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Rosallina/'80 528i Build Date 4/80
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Buster/'82Euro6 Build Date 9/81
Rosallina/'80 528i Build Date 4/80
I have successfully used Thule racks for years clamped to the rain gutter. Lumber, bikes, canoes, all on the rack. Buy the specialized holders. I carry two
bikes with the front fork clamped to the carrier and the front wheel in the trunk.
The rubber pieces that go between the clamp and the gutter fall apart so get an old tire innertube and cut some pieces.
After many years, I have to repaint the black gutter trim as the clamp caused it to flake off. Also, keep the gutter clean as it collects road crud.
--Ken
bikes with the front fork clamped to the carrier and the front wheel in the trunk.
The rubber pieces that go between the clamp and the gutter fall apart so get an old tire innertube and cut some pieces.
After many years, I have to repaint the black gutter trim as the clamp caused it to flake off. Also, keep the gutter clean as it collects road crud.
--Ken
Last edited by sansouci on Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:01 am, edited 1 time in total.
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71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
Look in the Gallery for "My Garage Queen" that I posted which shows the basic Thule rack w/o the bike holders. But you get the idea.
--Ken
--Ken
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84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
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Hasn't the poor 6 paid enough dues already?
You can put a class 3 trailer hitch on though, from what I've seen a pretty robust setup that uses the rear frame rails. Then plug in your bike rack.
You can put a class 3 trailer hitch on though, from what I've seen a pretty robust setup that uses the rear frame rails. Then plug in your bike rack.
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How about a boot rack?
I personally wouldn't use a roof rack as the gutters on the 6er are not strong enough which is a real shame. After some research I discovered these boot racks made by La Prealpina:
<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/163 ... 451f_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="XG4U0189_XVIII">
It clamps to the edge of the boot lid, the covers have a key so it can't be removed with un-locking it:
<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/165 ... 0638_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="XG4U0190_XVIII">
You can put up to 30kg on the rack, which I guess assumes your boot lid can take that. If you don't have a spoiler on your boot lid you can get a slightly bigger one that covers most of the lid.
<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/163 ... 451f_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="XG4U0189_XVIII">
It clamps to the edge of the boot lid, the covers have a key so it can't be removed with un-locking it:
<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/165 ... 0638_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="XG4U0190_XVIII">
You can put up to 30kg on the rack, which I guess assumes your boot lid can take that. If you don't have a spoiler on your boot lid you can get a slightly bigger one that covers most of the lid.
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A friend has just bought one for an E-type (XKE). About £200.00.
A friend has just bought one for an E-type (XKE). About £200.00.
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Re: How about a boot rack?
Now this is closer to what I'm looking for!nick88highline wrote:I personally wouldn't use a roof rack as the gutters on the 6er are not strong enough which is a real shame. After some research I discovered these boot racks made by La Prealpina:
<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/163 ... 451f_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="XG4U0189_XVIII">
It clamps to the edge of the boot lid, the covers have a key so it can't be removed with un-locking it:
<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/165 ... 0638_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="XG4U0190_XVIII">
You can put up to 30kg on the rack, which I guess assumes your boot lid can take that. If you don't have a spoiler on your boot lid you can get a slightly bigger one that covers most of the lid.
Are you able to open the trunk lid fully with the rack installed?
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Re: How about a boot rack?
Yes, you can still open the lid with the rack in place and it will stay open. You have to be sure the rack is positioned correctly otherwise the rack will go through the rear window!euro24 wrote:
Are you able to open the trunk lid fully with the rack installed?
Of course once anything is on the rack you can't really open the lid
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Re: How about a boot rack?
That's great. Where did you get yours? Did you order it online or get it at a shop? What model are you using?nick88highline wrote:Yes, you can still open the lid with the rack in place and it will stay open. You have to be sure the rack is positioned correctly otherwise the rack will go through the rear window!euro24 wrote:
Are you able to open the trunk lid fully with the rack installed?
Of course once anything is on the rack you can't really open the lid
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Re: How about a boot rack?
I got mine from ebay (brand new) at a very good price of around GBP160 from a place called Mick's Garage based in the UK. The La Prealpina model code for the one I have is 10156. I have to say they are quite hard to find here in the UK, with suppliers only having sporadic stock of them.euro24 wrote:That's great. Where did you get yours? Did you order it online or get it at a shop? What model are you using?nick88highline wrote:Yes, you can still open the lid with the rack in place and it will stay open. You have to be sure the rack is positioned correctly otherwise the rack will go through the rear window!euro24 wrote:
Are you able to open the trunk lid fully with the rack installed?
Of course once anything is on the rack you can't really open the lid
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Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 (2000)
Morris Minor 1000 (1968)
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Morris Minor 1000 (1968)
Re: How about a boot rack?
I wonder if I could find one locally (Portland, OR USA). Worth a shot I suppose.nick88highline wrote:I got mine from ebay (brand new) at a very good price of around GBP160 from a place called Mick's Garage based in the UK. The La Prealpina model code for the one I have is 10156. I have to say they are quite hard to find here in the UK, with suppliers only having sporadic stock of them.euro24 wrote:That's great. Where did you get yours? Did you order it online or get it at a shop? What model are you using?nick88highline wrote: Yes, you can still open the lid with the rack in place and it will stay open. You have to be sure the rack is positioned correctly otherwise the rack will go through the rear window!
Of course once anything is on the rack you can't really open the lid
See my post above - the rain gutters ARE strong enough, plus you have free access to the trunk.
--Ken
--Ken
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93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
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93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
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I inherited this Thule rack from my dad's 1980 Audi 100, while I got my first E30 in 1996. While riding alone I've always clipped both Wheels away and put the frame in the trunk under the Wheels. That's ok in both E30ies and later in the E24. Anyway, two years ago, my girlfriend said she was also going to bring her bike and I blew the dust from this old Thule rack and customized the Width to fit E24 roof. I also believe the roof is Shorter on E24 than E30, but I've never been afraid of the rain gutters strength. We drove 1000 km (600 miles) high speed roads.
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FWIW I don't think the Gutters are really strong enough. The roof rack loads the aluminium/rubber trims and the trims are just held on with a few really skinny screws. The tighter the clamps are done up the more the roof rack is trying to peel the trims off the car.
I'm sure it can work for a while ( a long while even) and I have done it myself (Thule). But I just plain don't fancy it for regular use...
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I'm sure it can work for a while ( a long while even) and I have done it myself (Thule). But I just plain don't fancy it for regular use...
cheers
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Brucy,
I've done it for over 10 years with two bikes on the rack with no problems. I drive about 100 miles each way on the weekends...The best strategy is to clamp the front fork onto the rack and put the front tire into the truck/back seat. FWIW. Experience.
Plus trunk access is never a problem.
--Ken
I've done it for over 10 years with two bikes on the rack with no problems. I drive about 100 miles each way on the weekends...The best strategy is to clamp the front fork onto the rack and put the front tire into the truck/back seat. FWIW. Experience.
Plus trunk access is never a problem.
--Ken
Sansouci
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
I've had a roof rack (with bikes on) come off a car before now. And it was on the roof far better than any 6er gutter mount ever could be.
Experience!
Since my bike would presently cost more to replace than my 6er I don't especially want it coming off....
cheers
Experience!
Since my bike would presently cost more to replace than my 6er I don't especially want it coming off....
cheers
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No, it is just that my bike is quite nice and my 6er is probably worth sod-all.....Pod wrote:Is it one of those Aston Martin - designed models?Brucey wrote:Since my bike would presently cost more to replace than my 6er I don't especially want it coming off....
cheers
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