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• re. Can I carry a motorcycle on a Type III carrier? - conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:57:10 -0700
  ...gary2a/rack/motorcycle.htm I'd be surprised if an old 350 Enfield weighed only 350 lbs. I weigh all my bikes with a...
• Wanted: Used Fiamma Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 02:31:48 -0800
  Anyone have a used one (for the Vanagon) they'd care to part with? tia, j. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the...
• Is "Paul Chen' racks still in business?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Sat, 19 Jun 1999 16:18:31 PDT
  ...down off the top)......and I'd like to find a bike rack that fits them. Tony Peet "90 Westy Sychro to be. _______________________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: Another Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:52:43 -0500
  ...If its a hitch that attaches to the tow loops a bike rack is not a good idea. The twisting/overhanging load will crack...
• RE: Trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 97 16:01:27 UT
  The tow hook mounted hitches will not hold a bike rack extended wit the two inch receivers. I learned the hard way as the...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:01:11 -0700
  ...rack would be a great idea, as would the Sports Rig trailer that was mentioned, as it's designed to carry only bikes / kayaks...
• Re: Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 11 May 2005 17:35:57 -0400
  ...Alternatively if you want to mount it on the rear and still have access to the hatch, there are several types of bike racks...
• Re: Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:14:09 -0500
  ...1:53 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: > Is anyone using Yakima's King Joe Pro 2 bike rack on their hatch?
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - Robin
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:43:51 -0500
  I have carried four bikes for thousands of miles with a rack (Thule in my case) that mounts over the luggage rack. Four rails...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 00:03:47 -0500
  ...looking at nice racks, & it didn't involve porn. > > Sadly what I'm looking for is a nifty bike rack similar to the one...
• Syncro-Envy!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:01:17 -0700
  ...A very nice one, big rack with shovel and High Lift jack up there, a Yakima bike rack, beautiful alloy wheels, extra lights, a...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:36:34 -0700
  I have a similar setup with an old Rhode Gear rack. Seeing the possibility of the rack coming unglued for any of a number...
• Re: Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:04:45 -0600
  ...Plus, it would be a great when I need to throw a bike on the back quickly for local trips, as the big rack...
• Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 00:58:03 -0700
  ...These parts are designed to attach to my existing Paulchen rack and they allow for 2 more bikes on the rack. Steve, the tent...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:59:11 -0800
  ...I have a bike rack from Yakaima that is mounted on my rear hatch for my bikes but I also sometimes need to carry...
• roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Tue, 14 Feb 95 23:24:52 EST
  ...On my 58" Yakima rack for the Jetta, I can barely squeeze 3 bikes and a canoe. To do this I had to play...
• luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 13:49:53 -0600
  ...I'm sure I can find a good bike rack to haul our three bikes. I don't intend to tow the sailboat BUT...
• 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...
• Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:47:29 -0600
  ...Also, because of the round bars, > bike racks > and other things always line up correctly. With square bars, if you > have any > curve in...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 11:11:52 -0500
  ...Custom pop-top racks and rear door bike rack. Has awning and bosch driving lights. Cd changer and custom stereo with amp. also has...
• Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:59:03 -0500
  ...a gap where it should fit against the luggage rack. mcneely ---- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Looks nice enough but is priced at...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:56:04 -0700
  ...The rear hitch racks that hold 4 bikes >can be a pain when you have different sized bikes (kids and adults) >and/or different...
• FOR SALE - 1986 VW VANAGON PARTS
  Historical mailing list - res0449u
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 11:44:18 -0700
  ...bolts onto tiedown loops - with 2 inch receptacle - BIKE RACK - fits tow bar - holds three bikes - SPARE PARTS .. Rotor - 1-234-332-350 - (Bosch...
• Re: bike racks in back
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 20:53:34 CST6CDT
  after having one mounted in back for a while, i gave it up and went to a front mounted. the dust accumulation was incredible...
• Re: hitches again
  Historical mailing list - K Ta
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 12:42:04 EDT
  ...My email query re a rear mounted bike/ski rack was answered quickly & included the cost for the hitch. I believe they are bolted...
• Re: BIke rack suggestions
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Thu, 24 May 2007 11:14:34 -0700
  I have a Gary Lee hatch setup which can carry up to 4 bikes. I like it alot, however, given it all to do...
• Re: Thule Roof Racks with 3 bars
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:44:51 -0700
  ...Sea Kayaks require longer spread than bike and ski racks. My middle bar is spaced forward from the rear enough to accept bikes. Doug...
• Re: Local dealer's tiki makeover
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 14:52:00 -0800
  Try this: � https://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/WBVWTikiTheme?authkey=Gv1sRgCLr8vqCciY7qsAE# On , Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: Sorry,�I did not have the permissions...
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 16:50:57 -0700
  ...a hitch so I could use one of those fold-down bike > racks. It looks very similar to the SA hitch, but has a...
• bike rack bolted to hatch
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:28:45 -0400
  Does anyone see a problem with doing this to a Vanagon? Besides having to butcher the back hatch a bit. http://picasaweb.google.com...
• Does anyone know of a bike rack that will fit a VW Cabriolet? (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 21:42:00 -0400
  Subject says it all. Reply by p-mail. Thanks, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy (His) '91 Cabriolet (Hers)
• hitch
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:57:34 -0700
  I'm looking for a simple bolt on hitch for my 91 for a thule bike rack-any ideas thanks matt --------------------------------- Sick sense of...
• hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:49:34 -0700
  ...I have a Yakima bike rack mounted on my rear hatch most of the time and I often carry as many as three race...
• RE: Carrying Canoes
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 12:57:44 -0900 (AKST)
  ...I was uncomfortable with mounting anything to the pop top and already had racks equipped to handle 6 bikes (one a tandem), a buggy...
• Re: Seeking Yakima Rack Advice
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:23:52 -0700
  ...I made the mistake of mounting mine pretty much centered over the side door and with the rack and a bike up I'm...
• Re: Bike rack over rear window?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 12:12:49 PDT
  > At 10:45 AM 2/17/97 -0600, Tim Smith wrote: > >>>Also, it came with a Yakima bike rack that has the support braces...
• Re: [Bicycles - What's the best way to secure them inside?]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 11:08:30 MDT
  ...Westy rather than take the time to secure it to the bike rack. It tends to bang and flop around when I do this...
• 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...
• Re: Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:42:54 -0600
  ...I would like to carry 2 bikes. Does anyone have any > experience or recommendation on a brand or model that they have used or...
• Re: Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:04:24 -0700
  I do something similar to what Don does, only with a Gary Lee rack : https://picasaweb.google.com/117563268153024565210/GaryLeeRack?authkey=Gv1sRgCKrB7Mv-1pS81QE Works...
• Roof rack
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:02:14 -0700
  ...He has his mounted to his Yak rack, which I would probably recommend to you as well. While it sits a little higher when...
• Re: Will the towing loops hitch hold...?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 23:22:21 -0400
  ...Luggage racks, boxes, and bike racks will break the tow hooks off. Been there. done that. That is why I designed the hitch I...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:26:01 -0600
  ...newer bike carriers are more universal and can accommodate a variation in tubing diameter. For what its worth, I make Westfalia roof racks. These...
• 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...
• 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...
• Re: Yakima rack on westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Arnold
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 08:16:35 -0500
  ...It was mounted on the > rear door for hanging bikes. When I look at using these parts for > mounting the racks on the westy...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:28:18 -0600
  Congratulations! Bike rack: I used a roof-gutter mount rack on my hatch for several years. I modified the towers slightly so the tower...
• 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...
• Thule roof rack for GL (non-poptop)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:50:41 -0500
  ...Basically, I wanted to carry my parents' canoe and possibly set myself up for rooftop bike racks and the like. I already have a...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 May 2001 04:25:24 -0500
  ...Strong enough for bikes, kayaks or a small roof rack. Don't know the part #'s but any good bike shop should have some...
• tail gate hatch question
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:48:19 -0500
  ...Does anybody get a little concern when they install a hatch bike rack with bikes loaded down bearing weight on the pins or busting...
• Re: Local dealer's tiki makeover
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:05:04 -0500
  Dude! I want that fridge in my rec room!!! Marc On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 21:19:13 -0800
  ...looking at nice racks, & it didn't involve porn. > > Sadly what I'm looking for is a nifty bike rack similar to the one...
• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:08:43 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...
• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 05:38:20 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: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:14:00 EDT
  ...Also, because of the round bars, bike racks and other things always line up correctly. With square bars, if you have any curve in...
• Re: EV's and bikes-was EV'ers raid BR31
  Historical mailing list - John Evaskovich
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 08:34:57 -0600
  Ken, A friend of mine, serious racer type dude, has been hanging a Yakima rack with four bikes on the back of his Westies...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Aug 2009 to 12 Aug 2009 - Special issue (#2009-653)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:55:02 -0700
  ...I scratched the hatch more than once putting the bike on the rack. The biggest issue with attaching fork mounts over the hatch is...
• FS: hoop style bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:32:54 -0400
  ...https://asheville.craigslist.org/bop/d/old-school-bumper-mount-bike/6620674405.html It has one strap with it that has a rubber coated...
• Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Spinoso, Tom
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:58:20 -0500
  ...I would like to carry 2 bikes. Does anyone have any experience or recommendation on a brand or model that they have used or...