Bike rack options discussion (merged megathread)
05-26-13, 11:27 AM
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I use the seasucker talon as my bike transportation. Its awesome and easy to use!
http://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/
http://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/
05-26-13, 12:16 PM
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I use the seasucker talon as my bike transportation. Its awesome and easy to use!
http://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/
http://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/
05-26-13, 11:31 PM
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It will definitely ruin the paint. 6 weeks and there should be a trailer hitch available. Here's the rack I just bought.
http://m.rei.com/mt/www.rei.com/prod...ike-hitch-rack
http://m.rei.com/mt/www.rei.com/prod...ike-hitch-rack
07-30-13, 10:40 PM
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Just received an email from Curt Mfg. they completed testing & manufacturing for their hitch for our 4th gen GS's. Pricing should be determined soon. Estimated availability in 1-2 weeks, but we'll see.
08-05-13, 08:35 PM
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They said to check their website. Probably not the cheapest way to buy it, but get the part number from curtmfg.com, then request that part number from a reseller. It'll be mice to have it before summer is over!
08-08-13, 02:37 PM
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Looks like it won't work on an F-Sport model. The Hitch Lookup makes you select "excluding F Sport".
However, if you don't have an F Sport, this looks like a great option to use for your bike mount. :-)
However, if you don't have an F Sport, this looks like a great option to use for your bike mount. :-)
08-11-13, 05:18 PM
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I called etrailer to let them know. I'm waiting to see if they will have a lower price. Have to remove the bumper? Bummer. Sounds like it might be a pain to install.
Last edited by larryinWA; 08-12-13 at 12:41 AM.
08-12-13, 07:45 AM
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Let us know what etrailer says. I'd like one but not at that price, plus my lease is up in June.
08-12-13, 11:48 PM
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3 hours if you know where everything is. I'll plan on 6 hours. The one thing I don't like, is that the instructions say you should use a stabilizing strap (http://www.curtmfg.com/Search?term=18050+STABILIZING), which hooks onto the fwd edge of the trunk. I don't like that. It's going to scratch. Maybe put a piece of leather between the trunk and the clip? It does make sense to have the strap, but I'm concerned about it scratching.
08-13-13, 06:23 AM
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3 hours if you know where everything is. I'll plan on 6 hours. The one thing I don't like, is that the instructions say you should use a stabilizing strap (http://www.curtmfg.com/Search?term=18050+STABILIZING), which hooks onto the fwd edge of the trunk. I don't like that. It's going to scratch. Maybe put a piece of leather between the trunk and the clip? It does make sense to have the strap, but I'm concerned about it scratching.
08-13-13, 12:24 PM
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Mine is like yours. Maybe it won't be an issue with the lower center of gravity. I assumed the strap was to keep the rack from twisting CW or CCW where it connects to the hitch. Maybe that's not what it's for.