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• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 13:00:11 EDT
  ...Mock up your bike on the front of the van before you buy/employ the front rack. Just set your bikes up on boxes...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:27 -0700
  ...Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, May 13, 2013, 2:06 PM I've searched my g-mail...
• Re: Second Westy - pix...finally...maybe
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 06:45:58 -0700
  ...Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 9:32 AM Subject: Re: Second Westy - pix...finally...
• Re: Paulchen racks
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Mcmillan
  Tue, 20 May 1997 22:09:37 +0100
  Hi everyone, just thought that I would mention there is a company here in the UK that does some excellent bike racks especially designed...
• Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:55:11 EST
  ...Vic (our '90 syncro Westie) is in search of the best way to carry four bikes for us. I've seen a reference to...
• Re: Bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:17:55 -0500
  ...http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Bike_Racks > >-- >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Re: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Franklin
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 12:49:05 +0000
  ...I am trying to find an all-purpose rack that will convert somehow to accomodate kayaks, bikes, skiis, etc. If you hear of anything...
• FS: Fiama Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:33:48 -0700
  ...T2 Fiama Bike Rack new, never used. (lower bolts changed to make stronger) $200 plus shipping cost, no tax See photos of rack at...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 09:31:15 -0700
  ...Discolored Dash Board (ashtray) > The TR-6 was a bike? Both a bike <http://tinyurl.com/8xerd> and a car <http://tinyurl.com/77ua8...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 May 2007 07:10:59 -0700
  ...Stephen --- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > You could do what I plan to do on my van; a single > gutter-mount crossbar at...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:19:01 -0600
  I liked what I saw on a Vanagon that had a front mounted bike rack. Pretty slick looking if you ask me and it...
• Re: "Eurovan Can't Get Hitched"
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Thu, 22 May 1997 13:48:50 -0400
  ...Of course, I use it for bikes <grin>. Dan On Thu, 22 May 1997 01:45:48 -0400 Erlaz@aol.com wrote: > We have...
• Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 05:44:53 EST
  ...I don't think the manufacturers intended fork mounts to be used to attach a bike in the vertical position.>> I have used a...
• Re: Frame mount receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:17:34 -0400
  ...bike and I was thinking about getting a trailer > >>> hitch mounted bike rack for the van to be able to take the bikes with...
• Re: Best rack we ever had for our Westy...
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Fri, 15 May 1998 18:47:57 +0000
  ...Effortlessly lifts and lowers your bike for > you. It > >doubles for a work stand to tune up your bikes at waist level. No lifting...
• Re: $CA Bra & bike rack & Shady boy canopy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 05:24:05 EDT
  In a message dated 4/11/2001 7:35:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > $CA Bra & bike rack & Shady...
• "Eurovan Can't Get Hitched"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 01:43:19 -0400 (EDT)
  We have a friend that needs a bike rack for a 1997 Eurovan for a cross country trip. He was told in Phoenix that...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Neuenschwander, Wes
  Fri, 19 Apr 96 11:51:12 -0700
  > Below is a summary of the information re bike racks that I received from > various interested and > helpful listees. Some of you who responded...
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:18:37 -0700
  Also, FWIW, I find that I can carry my bike on the luggage rack. (front tire removed and stowed in Westy) Neil. On Tue...
• Biking at Mammoth
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 06 Sep 1996 13:20:18 -0700
  ...They also have full suspension bikes available for rent, at $35/day, and less for hour and half-day rentals. These bikes are available...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:33:26 -0500
  ...They supposedly can hold open the hatch even with a bike rack and bikes. > Unfortunately they are on back order for 2-3 months...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 06:22:36 EDT
  ...I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It is adaptable for van hatches, trunks, etc. The problem is that when I...
• Re: vertical bike mounts on rear hatch???
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 15:23:34 -0700
  Fred Porter <fporter@EYRING.COM> wrote: > > Hi, > has anyone set up a bike carrying system on the rear hatch such that the > front wheels...
• Bike racks for 2" receiver
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 18:50:18 -0700
  We need a bike rack and want to get one that fits a 2" receiver. If anyone has recommendations for or against certain brands...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 17:30:44 -0700
  ...M --- Bike Florida <bikeflorida@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > I would like > to know the proper way to turn off all the ambient > air vents, so...
• Re: Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:51:30 -0700
  ...Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question > > > I spent the earlier part of this evening setting up a > Paulchen bike rack > I purchased used on my...
• Re: Open letter to... <less VW content>
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 01:41:04 -0400
  ...Another recent example for me is my bike (which I also repair myself). Me: The freehub seems to be toast. Scott the bikeshop guy...
• Re: Bike/luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:02:11 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I remember a posting about a bike rack that fit over the rear hatch which >could also accept a white...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 5 Jun 2017 12:39:13 +0000
  ...The hatch will stay open with the Bones rack in place.  With any one bike on that rack the hatch will NOT stay open...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Dec 2007 to 14 Dec 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1348)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:07:42 -0800
  Segway? Don't get me started! Please ride a bike! Cheaper, more reliable, 0 emissions, healthier for you and you won't look like...
• Re: Carbon van top..cost relationship...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:06:40 -0700
  ...Tom 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro GL Westfalia (breath) 2.5 Tdi --- Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET> wrote: > I have a couple of carbon bike...
• Re: Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:55:25 -0400
  ...The pros: - The rack folds down easily to allow you to open the rear hatch, easy enough with one bike attached, I never tried...
• Re: bike rack bolted to hatch
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:08:45 -0700
  ...Just in case..I have seen these (the quick release skewer) break and I have horrible visions of my expensive race bike bouncing along...
• Re: [Syncro] West Virginia, Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, etc. (minimal Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:11:19 -0400
  ...But this area is beautiful, there is a good grocery store in Davis near the bike shop, the guys at the bike shop are...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 14 May 2013 05:47:16 -0400
  Jeff, I had a bike rack very similar to this one. The STRAPS are the problem, they do not stay tight. If you're...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:15:49 -0400
  ...We need to carry one Burley bike trailer, three bikes, two jogging strollers. Right now I have a Surco rack on Yakima bars on...
• front bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 17:57:28 -0400
  I picked up one of those bumper mount upside down "U" shaped bike carriers for my 86 vanagon. I think it might be missing...
• Paulchen bike racks.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 23:09:32 EST
  ...Racks come complete to hold 2 bikes and include the frame lock. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A HREF="http...
• Bike/luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Griswold, Virginia J.
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:55:12 -0700
  I remember a posting about a bike rack that fit over the rear hatch which could also accept a white fiberglass luggage box. I...
• Re: BIKE RACKS (PAULCHEN V. FIAMMA)
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:09:43 -0500
  ...Normal Yakima bike carriers bolt right up to it, but I use it mostly to haul stuff that won't fit in the van...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:11:53 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2582&search_phrase=hitch&start= It's awesome for a bike rack. Todd 91 Orly...
• Re: (Wives) Ultimate tool box?
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 22:15:40 EST
  ...The image of bikers has given them a bad name, as well as a few bikers that are just rotten people, but as a...
• Re: bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 12:30:11 -0500 (CDT)
  I saw this one at a bike race recently. I think the bus was a '78 but it should work on all bay windows...
• Re: Loaded van broken into
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 08:25:25 -0700
  ...I used to do a lot of road trips for bike contest and demos. I carry my bikes and my friends bikes (1000$-2000...
• Re: Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Rohrer
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:11:06 -0700
  ...Would like to be able to mount four bikes. Can you tell me which Thule setup you got? Is this mounting on the gutters...
• Life With A Camper Van
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 22:52:58 -0600
  ...bike racer named Marla Streb in Mountain Bike Magazine. The tribute is to the 4 VW Campers & Vans she has owned: '71, '72,'89...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:41:30 -0700
  Just got back from a long road trip using a trunk-mounted bike rack (originally purchased for my Jetta). The key to making it...
• trailer
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:27:25 -0700
  I would like to take 4 bikes along on some of our camping trips. I do not want to drill the roof for a...
• GPS in a Van..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:00:36 -0700
  ...Amazingly accurate...When it's on the bike, I use an 'auto stop' mode so that the batteries last. You can take the bike...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:30:14 -0400
  What bike ? $5000 maybe......... On 2010-08-20, at 8:12 AM, Benny boy wrote: > Give me back my bike..... > > I'll give you...
• Re: VW Campground Reviews
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:02:16 -0700
  ...We were camped on the Madison River just outside the park and decided to ride our bikes around the park one day, right from...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:02:25 -0700
  ...I do not trust other motorists to keep their bumpers off my bikes, since the bikes are worth more than the van. Yes, with...
• RE:bike storage
  Historical mailing list - Johanni Larjanko
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 22:21:51 -0700
  ...Schirmer wrote: > >A way to mount two bikes inside a Westie >-get two fork mounts($30 each at a bike shop, or better, improvise...
• "Wolf" bras, roof racks, bike racks, cupholders...
  Historical mailing list - William Ayer
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:47:19 -0700
  ...I'd also like to put a bike rack on the nose of my Westy (over a "Wolf" bra). What brands of bike carriers...
• Re: Mini-Road trip or Sunday drive...(long)
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:44:12 -0400
  Hey! You left out one important detail Don, how'd you do in the bike race??? Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto, ON...
• Re: Fiamma Bike Rack - My impressions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:43:28 EDT
  ...ROCKS! >> Thanks for the nice write up on the Fiamma Vanagon bike rack. We still Vanagon racks in stock and ready to ship. You...
• Bicycles - What's the best way to secure them inside?
  Historical mailing list - Gavin Flanagan
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:43:13 -0700
  ...Has anyone out there figured out a clever, quick and dirty way to securely store there bikes inside their vans? Thanks, G.
• Re: OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - UPDATE for anyone interested
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:28:44 -0700
  ...The funny > thing was when I called bike shops with high end big bikes and kiddy > bikes (like $200 bucks for a 12" bike...
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:07:38 -0700
  ...I can haul 3 fullsize mtn bikes on mine just fine. Photos here: (my van is on Garys site.. second link) http://tims.homeunix...
• Re: Vanagons in the Northwest
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:06:58 -0600
  ...owned one of his early aluminum mountain bike frames I won one at a mt. bike race drawing. Just like the one hanging in...