SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

ULTIMATE Bike Rack Thread (merged threads)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-20-20, 09:34 AM
  #106  
Gear1
6th Gear
 
Gear1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ca
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default bike rack option: seasucker

Here is an option.
https://www.seasucker.com/
I have not used it myself. I have other cars I can use to transport bikes. It is a suction cup with vacuum set up.
If I had to transport bikes with my SC I would do in back seat or this.
Image off amazon site.

Old 08-26-20, 12:43 PM
  #107  
txsoarer
Driver School Candidate
 
txsoarer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: TX
Posts: 23
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

For a bike rack, I used the tow hooks that came with the car. Luckily I've had two SC430 so I used the tow hooks on my other one. I cut the eyebolts and welded a pipe to extend it. With that, I was able to use the Yakima - RaptorAero Roof Mount Bike Rack. It's been working pretty good, I've had it for a year now. I can even open the top with no issues with the bike mounted in the back. Video and pictures for more details below.


The actual rack
Spoiler
 
Tow Hooks Location
Spoiler
 
A small bike
Spoiler
 
Mountain Bike
Spoiler
 
Mountain Bike
Spoiler
 
Here's a picture of the tow hooks. FYI - This is actually a tow hook of a Toyota 86 Tow Hook. I got the idea from my brother. Just showing a pic for reference.
Spoiler
 
My brother's illustration
Spoiler
 
Old 08-27-20, 10:50 AM
  #108  
Harold57
Lead Lap
 
Harold57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 4,759
Received 412 Likes on 361 Posts
Default

Very nice txsoarer. Very creative.
Old 01-15-21, 06:25 AM
  #109  
st3rnly
Pit Crew
 
st3rnly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: FL
Posts: 119
Received 28 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jspringato
It's on.
It is hard to see if you aren't looking for it. He bolted the front to an existing steel crossmember, and sandwiched a support on sheet metal behind the bumper. Looking forward to giving it a workout!​​​​​​
You've used this setup successfully to trailer your motorcycle? I've been tossing around the idea lately of getting a hitch installed on mine to trailer my supermotos to the mountains.
Old 01-15-21, 09:01 AM
  #110  
jspringato
Driver
 
jspringato's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 61
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

No problem towing this ST1100 from KY to PA. Trailer weights 500 pounds.

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/44561435@N02/, on Flickr
Old 01-15-21, 09:03 AM
  #111  
jspringato
Driver
 
jspringato's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 61
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

[url]http://
by https://www.flickr.com/photos/44561435@N02/, on Flickr[/ame]
Old 01-15-21, 01:22 PM
  #112  
st3rnly
Pit Crew
 
st3rnly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: FL
Posts: 119
Received 28 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jspringato
No problem towing this ST1100 from KY to PA. Trailer weights 500 pounds.

That's a sweet setup! I have a similar sized trailer, so I'll have to find someone local to fab me up a mount. Thanks for the info!
Old 04-28-24, 05:57 PM
  #113  
FranklyMe
1st Gear
 
FranklyMe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2024
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Do you have a photo?

Originally Posted by LeslieRC
I found a bike bag on-line; it's made of ballistic material and lined with a rubber-like substance. The way it's designed is you take the wheels off the bike and fit them into pockets on either side of the bag and the bike fits in the middle. Best of all, the bag fits in the back seat area of my SC430 when the top is down. I ride a road bike and this system works well for me. By the way, I would NEVER attach a bike rack to my SC430.
Do you have a photo? Where did you get it?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rc2o6
IS F (2008-2014)
33
02-05-23 01:23 PM
BigGeigs
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
3
03-27-15 09:30 PM
bmaez
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
13
11-23-14 04:59 PM
bfigard
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
19
08-29-13 08:32 PM
bfigard
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
5
06-17-07 05:27 PM



Quick Reply: ULTIMATE Bike Rack Thread (merged threads)



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:58 AM.