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• Re: BIKE RACKS (PAULCHEN V. FIAMMA)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:43:59 +0000
  ...Normal Yakima bike carriers bolt right up to it, but I use it mostly to haul stuff that won't fit in the van...
• NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:36:53 EST
  This past weekend, SWMBO and I delivered my daughter's 21-speed full suspension mountain bike (XMAS present) to her at her Humboldt State...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:38:48 -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: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:17:27 -0700
  ...I know that I saw a modification > to carry a bike inside of the Vanagon. > It consisted of a fork mount attached to the...
• List Photosite almost online !!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 02:10:09 +0200
  ...Then it`s off to the South coast of Norway, Syncro and 18ft Caravan on tow, plus 4 kids, 5 bikes and bike trailer...
• Re: Fryday biker
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 May 2003 11:46:59 -0400
  I'll say one thing for that guy: He's got balls. Jeff ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
• Re: New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:11:54 -0400
  ...John On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > True, but then you have to stash a...
• vertical bike mounts
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:04:01 -0500
  ...I've bounced around the Badlands and the Blackhills of South Dakota a couple of times carrying two mountain bikes with it, that included...
• canoe rack - no drilling required !!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:02:56 EDT
  ...I carry my old town on it as well as two bikes !! ( i got three bars, two over the luggage rack for the bikes...
• Re: Carrying a Motor Bike??
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:32:09 +0000
  hi dave, chack out this link http://home.earthlink.net/~johndolsen/ i admit, that bike is on the front, bu maybe it helps florian...
• bikes & buses trip report 1 - bus count
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:48:32 -0400
  Finally on our way to cover the bike races in Quebec, thought I'd distract everyone from the techie talk with an early trip...
• Re: my other Vanagon is a Bicycle;
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:00:29 -0700
  ...I bike commute around 90% of the year and mostly just use the van for trips. Most of the time I keep my van...
• roof: returned home with complete westfalia top
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 20:19:04 -0700
  ...Oh! I forgot to say that I have a paulchen hatch bike rack for 2 bikes, but... there was actually 4 bikes! Yup! 4...
• Re: "Blue light" incidents..NVC..
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:02:12 -0500
  ...We > > had our race bicycles along, so, having grown up on a bike in the area > and > > having an adventure-some and fit female...
• Rather odd EV `road test'
  Historical mailing list - M. Grant
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 20:08:33 +0000 (GMT)
  ...Deciding that the British weather was a bit under par, the magazine lot decided to take the five bikes they were road testing to...
• Tripping on LED!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 18:10:04 EDT
  ...I found on Planet bike (http://www.planet-bike.com/lights.html) really cool white headlights they have a flood sale about $8 each...
• Re: Any vanagon owners in Sacramento?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 10:34:36 -0700
  ...If you run or bike the American River bike trail is really nice. Tahoe is close and the coast is about the same time...
• Re: Utility trailers
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 28 May 2008 09:44:44 -0400
  ...I can carry (4) bikes on the hinged lid. The lid has hydraulic struts so that it stays open with the bikes on. The...
• Re: Fiamma bike rack capacity
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:23:49 -0600
  My Fiamma sticker states "Max 50 kg" Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus '87 Syncro Westy El Jefe
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:05:38 -0400
  ...You can also mount one of the Xport mount onto a > board about the width of your handle bars, and just stand the bike...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - ned & susan rothstein
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 21:29:02 -0400
  ...I got the Extra model taht will hold 3 bikes. It has a bottom bar that has legs with small bungie cords on them...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:53:13 -0800
  Some of the bike tachs are wireless,but you are still limited to a certain distance from the sender on the wheel. Mark in...
• Re: SoCal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 00:49:58 +0000
  ...Rational was air cooled bikes had to keep moving or they'd toast the engine. Aren't most all bikes water cooled now days...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 15:51:46 MST
  ...So I can open the hatch, but I remove the bikes > if I am stopped for the night any place where I would have...
• Importing vehicles from Canada to US
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:22:39 -0700
  ...I can get collector plates for bikes of this age. Is there any hassels involved? If I have the same bike, should I just...
• Re: bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 10:05:29 -0700
  ...I have also noticed the dust on the bike but much of it comes off easily and I drive pretty slow on those kinds...
• Re: WOT! Giro D'Italia tomorrow.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 8 May 2009 22:26:59 -0700
  ...I will be searching the net for some coverage as soon as I drive back home, with my bikes in my Vanagon, from my...
• Re: [Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?]
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:54:02 -0700
  ...Joe Fortino <biker.pride@USA.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, June 29, 2001 9:57 AM Subject...
• Re: ? Plastic Weirdness ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:39:41 EDT
  ...I just bought a bike with Krauser black plastic saddlebags. The bike is an '83, so the bags must be as old. They are...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:34:43 -0500
  ...Let's see human powered Racing bikes Colnago Ovalmaster full campy record Bianchi Reparto Corsa Mega, steel is real, Retro Campy Ciocc SLX fixed...
• Re: Paulchen Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 10:53:27 -0700
  >I recently purchased a used Paulchen rack and have a few questions; First, >I have a bike with a large diameter seat tube, the...
• Re: Another Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:40:30 -0400
  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: Shower for vanagon westfalia ???
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 00:32:29 -0400
  ...Also, I have a pic of a cool bike rack setup for 2 bikes, mounted above the front portion of a Westy's luggage...
• Re: roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:04:33 -0500
  ...And you will always be able to get parts at just about any bike/ski shop. If you just need to carry bikes, look...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ham
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 01:45:22 -0400
  ...CA> wrote: >Hi List, >I just bought a Yakima "Little Joe" bike rack for the back of our Vanagon. The instruction sheet came with...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:46:03 -0700
  Congratulations and Happy Westy!� Carrying four bikes may take some doing.� Most hatch-mounted racks will only do three. I use the Saris Bones...
• Re: carrying canoe on camper top
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 12:03:05 -0500
  ...It's a safe, rain gutter mount system that can also accept bikes. With the really long 78" bars you can mount the rack...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:05:53 -0600
  > > being tightened never but takes any stretching as bike cables are installed > with a lot of slack to follow along frames, handlebars etc. Because...
• Volkswagon Bus Repurposed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:46:08 -0500
  ...http://dsc.discovery.com/cars-bikes/volkswagon-bus-repurposed-as-a-star-wars-imperial-walker.html Enjoy. John
• "eurocampers"
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:33:11 EDT
  ...dealing with "eurocampers.com" they have a dash-mounted cup holder that looks interesting as well as a bike rack. anyone used them?
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 3 May 1999 12:08:41 -0700
  ...Can you still carry gear on a Paulchen with the bike racks installed (but no bikes)? Lots of anything. Skis, boards, shovels, hay bails...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 13 May 2013 11:57:41 -0700
  ...I can get > this Hollywood rack for $60 through Amazon - will hold 3 bikes. > > Have any of you used these before? > > http://hollywoodracks.com...
• Yakima Bike Rack on Westy
  Historical mailing list - EarthSister
  Tue, 28 May 2002 12:09:35 -0700
  ...It's not a conventional installation, and the bike shops didn't have the info in their books. We had seen an install of...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:00:49 -0800
  Thanks to all!! Great instructions from stephen! Mike On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>wrote: > I...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:26:50 -0500
  I run distilled water and Water Wetter in my dirt bikes. My YZ400 was especially prone to overheating until I switched to this mix...
• Re: Westfalia conversions
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:03:27 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: need source for mandrel exhaust bends
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 19:05:26 -0800
  ...Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@HOTMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: need source for mandrel exhaust bends...
• Re: Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:49:02 -0400
  ...top and two (2) straps > attached to rear hatch, bottom. > > The bike carrier is weighted onto the rear windshield for support, and I'm...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Mar 2008 - Special issue (#2008-268)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:48:15 -0800
  ...Jeff '87 Syncro Westy ej22 '01 Titus SwitchBlade '67 Sting-Ray DeLuxe '79 Zeus track bike On Mar 5, 2008, at 5:59 PM...
• hitch options
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2018 18:22:36 -0400
  I would like to get a 2 inch hitch, primarily to to use a swing-away bike carrier. What options are there currently that...
• One excuse for not camping much lately. Peripheral Vanagon content.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:21:32 +0000
  Judge for yourselves if it's a legitimate reason for staying home. https://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/ProjectCageToteRainBarrel# Stephen
• Re: Corrected Link (hopefully)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 06:44:56 -0500
  ...Vermont > On Feb 23, 2015, at 12:18 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > There was one like this locally that looked better...
• Re: Hatch Strut PVC Fix Tip?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:38:54 -0600
  ...That little PVC device can support the hatch with a bike rack, bike, full gas can on it, oh, and the hatch .... pretty impressive...
• Re: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:10:20 -0400
  ...e.g. ______________ \_____________/ __|___________|_______| Bikes or skis on rear / | / | / ___ _____ |__ |__/ \__________/ \__| \__/ \___/ Adrian 89>syncro<GL "Red brick - suitcase" New Orleans
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 23:43:37 -0700
  what i've done on the EV is install a 1-1/4" trailer hitch, then i have a "Hollywood" bike rack that slips...
• Re: bicycle rack wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 May 1999 10:45:53 -0700
  ...He has the better "First Class" style bike carriers and the original style rack. A cheaper aluminum alternative, with a Yakima-like trough carrier...
• Excellent Rig...In praise of my Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:40:09 -0700
  ...From my home base, it's at least 90 miles to anywhere and I always seem to need at least two bikes and about...
• Re: Beds, Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 10:22:08 PDT
  ...If I do that, I won't be able to lock the bike inside. NO kinky replies about sleeping with the bike, OK? ;-) Seriously...
• Way OT or NVC Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:25:49 -0500
  ...You can ride a bike for 50 miles and not hit a hill. Here in PA, you have a hard time finding flat land...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:39:28 -0800
  ...The bike carrier on the Fiamma is more of a Yakima-style, with the trough that the bike fits into, whereas the Paulchen uses...