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• Yakithule Racket
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 22 Apr 97 15:31:07 PDT
  ...You can carry three or four bikes this way but YOU CAN'T use the rear hatch with the bikes on. Reminds you to...
• Re: Who is radio code contact?
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 22:46:46 -0700
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) > > VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com > Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - Some RVC around A/C
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:27:49 -0700
  ...I guess if I wanted to give my kid a coaster bike and then a pedal bike, I'd get the pedal bike I...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 26 May 2005 14:00:29 -0600
  ...The ones with more money in their bikes than the buses. One even travels in the organized rides through the high country. Definitely not...
• 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: This may not work
  Historical mailing list
  21 Mar 1996 09:11:32 GMT
  In Line Four Sport Bikes....I know of only one K100. Others are rice burners :-(
• New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:14:38 -0700
  Subject line says it all.� Have a look: � http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/AwningProject# � Stephen
• Re: Friday question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:37:24 +0000
  ...On Friday, October 21, 2016 1:35 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: IMCDb.org: Internet Movie Cars Database is a terrific reference...
• Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 23:25:39 -0600
  ...at a motorcycle shop, which sold English, as well as Spanish, and Japanese Bikes. Pretty much rule of thumb, was the Brit bikes, most...
• Re: LEAK!!
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:43:29 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:35:43 -0400
  I ended up putting on a hitch so I could use one of those fold-down bike racks. It looks very similar to the...
• Re: rear lock question
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Wed, 5 May 2004 18:40:15 -0700
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bike Florida" <bikeflorida@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wed 05 May 2004 18:20 Subject: rear lock question...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2005 to 16 Jan 2005 - Special issue (#2005-49)
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 20:41:42 -0800
  ...4 bikes make a big limitation. HTH, JP
• nice splitty at gebhardt in boulder
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 5 May 2005 10:30:39 -0600
  ...i'm not sure the sales staff was happy to see me in my "distressed" vehicle, wearing lycra bike shorts and barefoot (can't...
• Re: (NVC)Re: Things that irk me on my vanagon, and GAS PRICES, now that it's Friday!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:49:42 -0800
  ...Good choice. > > > > I bike commuted for years. Inbound, no problem at 5 AM. > > Outbound, big > > problem at 4 PM. > > > > Mike > > > > On 2/27/04...
• Re: Traveling lighter... a goal... Kayak carriers?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 27 May 2005 11:07:28 -0400
  ...And we are discussing how many > bikes and kayaks we should bring along. The bikes are > easy enough to carry. The kayaks aren't...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:16 -0700
  ...If you attach is correctly, you can still open the trunk or hatch (without a bike) without removing the rack. Overall a good rack...
• Re: Friday - LVC - One more posting about bikes with no pedals - short video
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:19:39 -0700
  ...Friday - LVC - One more posting about bikes with no pedals - short video > Okay Phil that'll do! > > First one right? Just remember that EVERYBODY...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:50:40 -0700
  You didn't set up your bike with enough cable to go lock to lock???? Any housing can be stretched too far, which is...
• Re: used Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:15:25 -0400
  ...it when he got into dirt bikes > and bought a big long Ford to fit the bikes into.� I'm intrigued. I see KEP...
• Re: Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 01:08:46 -0400
  ...have >their bike rack on the front! That way you can open the back of the >Westy without taking the bikes off!" > >Sounds like...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:49:49 -0700
  ...to work) >> > > >> > >> > >> > What? you can't carry that on your back while >> riding a bike? >> > >> > >> > ;] >> > >> > -- >> > mordo >> > 1990 Carat >> > >> >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 May 2007 10:16:51 -0700
  ...But tandem > >> bikes are an altogether different matter -- I > know I > >> haven't beaten this > >> horse to death. > >> > >> The Draftmaster that Stephen pointed out...
• Re: bike rack bolted to hatch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:12:22 -0600
  ...I wanted the rear wheel of the bike to be able to mount on a Yakima bar that I mounted to the bottom of...
• Maine Vacation / Bike racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 95 10:42:02 EDT
  ...All the bike rack on the list reminded me of something: Maybe I can make use of the mounting bolts on the rear bumper...
• Re: Cargo Hauls
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 13:00:28 +0100 (BST)
  ...The bigger ones need to go in diagonal, > and you need a ramp and a couple people, but they fit. ^^^^^^^^^^ As my bikes were...
• Re: table knob replacement
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:15:02 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Trailer hitch and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Sep 2023 03:08:58 +0000
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• Re: Phony Ebay Offers on Paulchen Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:24:08 -0500
  The grammar makes more sense if you read it with a Russian accent. :) Bryan
• Re: Pending SALE now to Paul Re: FS: Puch Road Bike to match your Syncro $95
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 05:57:54 EDT
  ...Well, I coulda guessed Paul would buy it, he really likes odd ball stuff (:-)) >>>>The bike is pretty much sold to Paul G.<<<<< Cheers...
• Re: Vanagon overnight camping @ Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:26:31 -0600
  ...There's a beige campmobile with a bike rack on the back bumper with two bikes. I drove by slowly but there were no...
• RE:bike storage
  Historical mailing list - Boudreau, Paul
  Tue, 19 Dec 95 08:21:00 EST
  ...My friends have a '77 Westie (which inspired me to begin this quest for the ultimate VW) and they have a bike rack which...
• 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: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - English II, Bill
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:26:21 -0700
  ...No roof racks, but we do have a Yakima swing out bike rack on a hitch. The average gas mileage is probably around 16...
• Syncro de Mayo Este 2006 ??
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 02:21:35 -0500
  ...There are several major dirt bike motocross type races there and it is a big center for mountain bike racing, several old strip mine...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 10:03:06 -0700
  ...Unless you > >>are carrying high end road bikes, four bikes will exceed > the manufacturer's > >>load rating. > > > ><SNIP> > > > >Actually this is not quite true...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 06:02:45 EDT
  ...They still hold the hatch open with four bikes on the hatch mounted bike rack. Still a PITA to close with no bikes on...
• Racks
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 May 1999 11:47:07 -0700
  ...Can you still carry gear on a Paulchen with the bike racks installed (but no bikes)? 4. Do the Paulchen racks mar the paint...
• Hey were any of you in Mariposa tonight?
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 22:49:40 -0600
  ...loaded to the hilt with car top carrier and bike rack but no bikes visible. I hope I didn't scare some poor traveler...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ?? or Honda 1.8
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 14:09:18 +0200
  ...I find it really amusing that the bike and engine has grown to be so bulky today that the engine�s discussed as an...
• Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:04:57 -0600
  ...In essence the > right rear wheel went into the bike lane for a moment (though there were > no bikes anywhere). The officer was a...
• Re: Frame mount receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:38:22 -0700
  ...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: Need front hitch bike rack info
  Historical mailing list - Pokey
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 20:55:12 -0800
  ...hitch to the front of PaddleVan so I can carry the bikes up there.. > Mods and successes with PaddleVan so far > 1) reinstalled quick...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:34:07 -0700
  I wouldn't even think of using a Harbor Freight torque wrench on any of my bikes. At the very fine (and critical) settings...
• Re: Need Bike rack Suggestions ;-)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 15:37:17 -0300
  ...ALL the weight is held by two tiedown straps if it's high up on rear hatch, bikes too low if it sits on...
• Re: Buzzy inline 4 from Tiico
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:55:16 -0400
  ...Not referring to anyone in particular, but it is quite a hoot to see all these 'badda$$' bikers who think the are Easy Rider...
• Re: Front table question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 08:21:38 -0400
  For those who own my South African Vanagon trailer hitch and matching bike rack, I discovered an additional use for its mounting adapter when...
• Spring trip
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:43:52 -0700
  ...Had a good bike ride up to Dante/s View..about 50 miles (round trip) with significant climbing. I was struggling my bike and...
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:06:31 -0400
  ...I know that I saw a modification > to carry a bike inside of the Vanagon. > It consisted of a fork mount attached to the...
• Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 1 May 2000 16:25:41 -0500
  ...There was a story about Marla Strebb, a mountain bike downhill racer. They showed several pictures of her Westy. She was taking her bike...
• Power steer. rack rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:45:36 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Gary Lee Custom Bike Rack for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 24 May 2002 18:56:45 -0700
  Folks, I have a "Gary Lee Custom Bike Rack" for Sale. This is the powder coated version ... purchased for $259.00 new, 7 mnths...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 06:59:53 -0500
  ...The link on my webpage to bike nashbar is probably dead, but they usually have some sort of computer/speedometer on sale for $15...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:43:45 -0400
  ...I'll take my Duc anyday over any other bike...even my old boxer BMW R60US.I even toured the western US on a...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 01:02:43 +0000
  ...When I mentioned going to a motorcycle rally this July with the Westy and the bike in tow, she replied "have fun"-and I...
• Re: Sagging Rear and Hauling Scooter & Bikes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 19:27:43 -0400
  ...I think you need to decide which to take, the scooter or the bikes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:39:30 -0800
  ...The 'V Channels' come as part of the Economy Class bike kit... I have a new Economy Class kit for sale... pmail me if...
• Re: Wow! Vanagon diesel in the lot at work!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:45:25 -0700
  ...Mike On 7/24/07 2:09 PM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >> The audience of the Lifetime channel > > We don't have...
• Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:43:42 PDT
  ...I don't need a cage/basket that can hold 500 pounds or 3 bikes..., just a simple rack. Thank you all for any...
• Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:11:33 -0300
  Hi Folks, I'm looking into buying a bike rack for the rear hatch. The two I'm looking at are the Fiamma and...