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• Re: Bike Rack Rec - spotlight?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:02:41 -0800
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Bike Rack Rec To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009...
• bike rack URL
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 07:10:08 -0700 (PDT)
  Someone posted a URL for the Paulchen bike rack, but it seems to be in error. What I tried without success was http://www...
• Re: bike rack URL
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 08:46:47 -0700
  At 10:02 AM 4/25/97 -0500, Laurie Loeb wrote: >Someone posted a URL for the Paulchen bike rack, but it seems to...
• Re: Paulchen bike rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 13 May 1998 14:51:15 EDT
  ...wrote: <<Does this german company has his own an Internet site? His there anybody that can help us for for bike racks... Yvan Cloutier>>
• Wanted: Rectangular Headlights, Front Bike rack, westy faucet, light
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 04:20:24 EDT
  ...I am also looking for a source of front mounted bike rack, perhaps one that mounts to the van's frame next to the...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 May 2005 17:54:08 -0500
  ...I never ran out of gas or broke down causing the need for the bike but I used it often to ride to the...
• Pop Top Racks//New Question to List
  Historical mailing list - Kokopelli's Garden
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 11:05:54 -0700
  ...I have carried a canoe, windsurfer and two bike simultaneously with no ill effects. You can see a pic of the mount here: http...
• SF Area body shops, awning, bike rack, carriers, and computer set -up questions
  Historical mailing list - Griswold, Virginia J.
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 12:17:10 -0700
  ...What is a good bike rack - front or back? I see a lot of vans have rear ones, but a few have the bike...
• Re: Vanagons & Motorcycles-Camping Event???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 09:05:37 -0800
  ...One reason I bought my Vanagon was that I've always wanted to > trailer my bike along on camp outs (I have an '81...
• 2 New Paulchen Racks for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:52:44 EST
  ...They come complete with the First Class style bike attachments to hold 2 bikes. For listmembers, I will include 2 rack lock kits which...
• Re: Wasserbiker? The Amazonas
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 13:58:15 +1300
  >That's aircooled bug motor in Brazilian "monster bike". >Somebody thinks it is exotic enough to ask outrageous money for it >Leon >85 Subwagen...
• Great to be back!
  Historical mailing list - John Grazul
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 13:46:50 EDT
  ...It can be done...Two kayaks on the roof along with the two kids bikes; and the adult bikes were hung off the back...
• 2-inch receiver hitch is the bomb for adding receiver racks, bike carriers etc
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:27:15 -0500
  ...Anyway with a receiver on the front, you can maximize the carrying capacity of the van.....a little Honda 50 maybe? With some bikes...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:27:51 -0700
  ...Steven :) --- neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hey I've seen guys riding bikes with trombones/other > ..... in soft > bags! (leather/courdura "gig bags") > > An...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:22:42 -0700
  ...I carry two bikes up front, it does protrude a bit, and four bikes would do more so, but after crunching a bike or...
• Re: "eurocampers" AND (Paulchen Rack for Sale)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 01:36:27 EDT
  ...I also have a brand new Paulchen bike rack for Vanagon. This has the "First Class" Trombone style bike holders and not the cheap...
• attachment points/NVC Friday
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 10:33:48 -0700
  I am sure Ron did not mean bad things about bikers, That's why he indicated that he previously owned a bike. It was...
• Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:08:39 -0600
  Hi List, I just bought a Yakima "Little Joe" bike rack for the back of our Vanagon. The instruction sheet came with measurements for...
• Westie sighting..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:58:08 -0700
  ...They were obviously doing just as I was, out for a bike ride..This one, Or. plates, a Sun Shade awning, Bully-bar bumpers...
• Fiamma Bike racks:
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:42:31 -0800
  Below you may find the Fiamma Customer Rep's answers to my questions about their bike rack interesting". You can follow the dialogue from...
• Re: group trip, year 2000?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:25:57 -0800
  ...Yes that's "Biker" not "Banker". He and girl friend went from Ireland to Japan and back overland on BMW bikes then went Ireland...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:32:48 -0700
  I also have a Yakima bike rack on my van, but on the rear hatch, down in the "hole" the van creates in the...
• Re: Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 08:21:20 -0700
  ...Also, with the front wheel off, the bike will be a little lighter and a lot less cumbersome. if you are only putting on...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:49:03 +0000
  ...anyone know the price? if you just need the 2" receiver for a bikerack, get one welded under your class 1 hitch. works perfectly...
• Re: Vanagon List Wives
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 19:28:43 EST
  ...sure I put off working on the cars to ride the bike. >> Vhere do ju ride da bike? Maybe I get lucky and side...
• Fiamma bikerack owner question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:40:11 -0800
  Hiya, To any Fiamma rear-hatch mounted bikerack owners- can you please tell me if (and if so how) the rack attaches to the...
• Re: roof racks for Westy with NO DRILLING
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:28:30 -0600
  ...I'm an avid biker (human powered) also. I put an older model Yakima rack on the back door of my Westy. Works great...
• Re: Local gas prices
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:57:21 -0600
  ...I ride an > early 90's mtn bike with fenders and slick tires for my commute. Add a > couple of grocery bag panniers and...
• Custom Bike Mount PICTURE - For Sale??
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 21:46:10 -0700
  Well, today I made a bike mount for my van and I took a picture. It's not completely done, I still need to...
• Re: 89 Westy - awning purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:42:09 -0600
  ...We are a Fiamma dealer for awnings, bike racks and other items. I am still working on the awning web pages, but you can...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 19:24:12 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very economical and quality built carrier. I...
• Re: bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Thu, 26 May 2005 17:47:47 -0700
  A decent rack for your bike *can* be cheap and plenty reliable. Too many VW'ers get all into finding some complicated overengineered device...
• carrying parts & toys
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Fri, 27 May 2005 08:33:40 -0700
  I never go anywhere distant without my trusty bike. I realize that it reduces my gas mileage, and that is troubling and aggravating , but...
• Re: overheard in a bicycle shop (F)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:43:39 -0700
  At 2:28 AM 8/7/98, Larry Carter wrote: >Another thing was on my mind while I was at the bike store; I...
• Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:13:18 GMT
  ...Before making bike parts, Chris King made dental instruments. All of his parts define beatufully made, and over engineered (and of course pricy). I...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 20:42:40 -0800
  ...The Kawasaki W650 was the knock-off BSA A7. <http://kawasakiw650.co.uk/history.htm> Jim Bikes? Yup... always. Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > What about...
• Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 11 May 2005 11:50:45 -0700
  ...I'd like to carry the bikes on the front so the rear hatch can be opened with less muss and fuss. I've...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 20:20:14 -0700
  ...It's hard to judge where the bikes are when in reverse. I kind of get an uneasy feeling with the bikes on the...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:31:40 -0700
  ...Most of the time, I have >>>> no bikes. Often, I have one bike. The bikes weigh, oh, 20-40 pounds >>>> each. I have the...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 06:54:42 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very economical and quality built carrier. I...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:43:46 -0600
  ...Like your racks, I like having the bikes out of the wind and below the roof line so I don't peel them off...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:14:15 -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...
• Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Michael Stevens
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 10:33:29 EDT
  ...I am looking for a bike rack for my '79 bus and he said that there was recently a discussion on this topic on...
• Re: Shoulder Arthroplasty Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:11:39 -0700
  ...A Mom on a bike path screeched at her kid as I approached...freaked the kid out and he then tossed HIS bike out...
• Re: Keep Rear Hatch Open with Bike Rack attached?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 08:03:54 -0400
  ...I can finally feel comfortable about transporting bikes on the > outside and family inside - instead of both inside - so lots of bike > trips planned...
• Re: Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:43:46 -0700
  ...It seems like my mountain bike friends are constantly tightening their attachments which seem to slowly turn on the round bars. I would think...
• Re: Throttle Cable Weather Cover Replacement Part?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:53:30 -0400
  ...The little rubber bellows? If the VW dealer can't help you out, you might be able to find something at your local bike...
• Re: WTB: yakima racks - bike rack for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:59:54 EDT
  ...Any help appreciated. > i have a yakima bike rack that mounts to the crossbars, for sale if youre interested.. chris
• hitch wanted
  Historical mailing list - McNearney, Clayton
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 20:58:07 -0400
  ...I would also like to purchase a swing away bike rack for two bikes. I know that someone named Dennis Haynes made such a...
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 11:33:46 -0700
  ...a very attractive, functional bike rack that with a little courage (and a lot less money than a Paulchen) one could duplicate very easily...
• Re: Stairs to the Westy roof?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 21:59:49 -0500
  ...We bought it mainly to get better access to bikes mounted on racks over the roof of the van. We have found that when...
• Re: Things that irk me on my vanagon, and GAS PRICES, now that it's Friday!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 12:18:48 -0500
  ...I really wish I could ride a bike to work but there are two problems: 1. seven mile of four lane divided 50MPH highway...
• Westy Canoe/Bike Solution and a few other Mods
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 19:59:41 -0400
  Hi gang, Finally took a few pics of my canoe/bike solution. I'm very happy. I can now pop the top without unloading...
• Re: Bike rack suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 24 May 2007 21:19:33 -0400
  ...Like the rooftop version only hanging> from > the rear.> > >Hi Volks,,> >Can anyone suggest a bike rack set up for my '89 > Westy? I...
• Re: bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 26 May 2005 21:42:09 -0400
  ...I often take my bike for the reasons Joy states. I do feel more secure having it too. Walking 5 miles to get a...
• Re: fiamma bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Scarlet Semko
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 01:02:01 -0500
  ...looks less than half the price of the > paulchen. <A HREF="http://www.fiamma.com/catalog/cbvwt4_t2.html">Carry-Bike > vw T2 and...
• Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:56:31 -0400
  ...The bike carrier is weighted onto the rear windshield for support, and I'm concerned that road vibrations may cause the glass to crack...
• Paulchen Rack and Accessories on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Chris Varrin
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:11:23 -0600
  I've posted a Paulchen bike rack and a separate set of Paulchen ski holders on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...
• Re: Thule roof racks for Westie-Help?
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 20:42:44 -0000
  ...carry two bikes and still pop the top the the bikes still on top!! Front view of bus (don't laugh) _|_________|_ <--bikes | 00 | <--me...
• Re: front bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:48:29 -0400
  ...Martin >I need some help finding a bike rack. > >I had this type of rack that worked great on my >Westy Syncro, but it...