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• Re: Dometic question (combustion chamber seal)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:44:47 -0700
  ...Would've ended up being a big waste of time if I had used a bike tube. Even so, an inner tube would've...
• Re: More Conversion engine stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 3 May 2007 12:32:58 -0400
  ...If I were installing one I would use a chain or belt to connect the transmission's input shaft to the bike's crank...
• Re: Anyone rolling north?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 09:59:22 -0600
  ...Four hrs up the road we realized my bike rack is still sitting at Miller's sierra German. If ANYONE is headed north and...
• Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:20:25 -0400
  ...I had a cheap bike rack holding two bikes which prevented easy access to the engine. Further investigation revealed the coil had caught fire...
• Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:41:06 -0500
  ...Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Date: Jun 28, 2007 9:08 AM Subject: Soundproofing pix To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com For anyone who wants...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:40:55 -0500
  ...It mounts on a rear 2" reciver hitch locks and carries four bikes. Best of all it swings out of the way even fully...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 17:26:44 -0700
  I have one on a road bike that is "radio" signal so it can have some "stuff" slightly in the way but not much...
• Re: Dealers and the American Way
  Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 12:06:11 -0400 (EDT)
  > meantime I ride my bike and walk. When I am done fixing it myself I > will drive it to hell and back, or at...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:52:09 EST
  I bought from Planet Bike LED head lights very bright, portable, 100 hours on self contained batteries, no wiring needed and at a good...
• 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...
• Re: Eurovan seat transplant pix
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:31:15 -0800
  ...Does that mean the rails can actually be unbolted from the seat? http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/_seatTransplant?authkey=0inUs01c7cI#5306010630457153410 BenT
• 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: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:28:28 EST
  ...my uncle had his bmw bike stolen like 8 yrs ago, he was paid off, by the ins co. they later found the bike...
• 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: 251 711 167 E Boot - cheap fix
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 16:29:01 EDT
  ...A "standard" mountain-bike inner tube is a little bit small, and will wear out quicker. Road bikes are right out. Cut about a...
• Re: Las Vegas, NV camping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 13:34:10 -0700
  ...I pulled into the garage with 2 bikes on top once. Bike frames are expensive when they're ultra light chro-mo .... then there...
• Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!! Long!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 12:44:15 -0600
  ...It never occurs to them that they could go to work and to the store on a bike or on foot, so they don...
• Friday musing on Saturday (and some Hwy 395 trip stuff)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:06:44 -0700
  ...I use a bike 'Fork mount' that is bolted into the base of the fold down bed to carry the race- bikes inside when...
• 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: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:26:18 -0600
  ...By tightening the knurled > > spring adjuster up a little (see Larry's caveat of _with nobody on the > > bike_ ie. suspension is topped out...
• Re: Fraidai non-vanagon stuff
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:34 -0700
  ...He's lucky I haven't been able to get my bike off the garage ceiling for 30 years. Otherwise, I might just have...
• Re: Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 16:07:43 -0700
  ...I have enough money tied up in mountain bikes and windsurfers to warrant spending alot of money on the best quality racks to carry...
• Bile Rack for EV
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 18:58:46 -0500 (EST)
  ...Seriously, I seem to recall that VW had a small accessory catalogue for the EV which listed a Roof Rack with a bike attachment...
• VW Trek location
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:48:45 -0400
  BTW, I am in Cincinnati, Ohio, but I am willing to ship the bike ANYWHERE! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon...
• Re: Micks Rust
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 03:03:18 EDT
  ...s VVX Westy is for sale for $5,000 fob Sacramento? OK, I'll take it if you throw the big blue bike. BenT
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:19:45 -0700
  I use the Lee full with back rack. Gary Lee's products are clearly superior to anything else on the market. His service and...
• 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...
• Re: Computer ate my trip report - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:45:59 -0800
  ...Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Subject: Computer ate my trip report To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Date: Monday, December 12, 2011, 8:12 AM...
• Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:42:05 -0800
  ...How I has think and slim, I would have no need for a Vanagon.=) I own a Cannondale mountain bike with full suspension and...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:25:54 -0800
  ...Don't get me wrong, I like Japanese bikes. I currently own '79 XS650 (beater) and a '95 Honda Nighthawk (nice bike, a bit...
• Re: [Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE yourvan?]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 May 2001 16:24:05 -0700
  Shoot, I've had five cyclists and five bikes in and on a bug! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Fortino" <biker.pride@usa...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:45:40 -0400
  ...Unless you >>are carrying high end road bikes, four bikes will exceed the manufacturer's >>load rating. > ><SNIP> > >Actually this is not quite true...
• #FoundSero
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:18:51 -0400
  ...http://www.searchingforsero.com/works/peter-kraiker-mountain-bike-mont-sainte-anne/ Regards, Peter NextChapter.Kraiker.ca (416) 453-9142
• For Free & For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:53:12 -0700
  ...Nearly new 1993 Yamaha 250YZ motocorss bike. For pic and details, see http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/yz250.shtml steve
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 May 2018 09:18:56 -0700
  ...Actually, it turns out this area is a haven for ATV and dirt bikes so that was a "con". It was noisy at times...
• Re: MOD Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:32:36 -0700
  ...Thanks, BenT Sent from my mobile device On Sep 29, 2009, at 7:44 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > "I have to...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:45:52 -0400
  ...And arguably better in many snow conditions than a car. > > Bike more, drive less? �That oughta help, right? > No doubt - any of my three...
• 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: Things that irk me on my vanagon, and GAS PRICES, now that it's Friday!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:48:08 -0800
  ...I bike commuted for years. Inbound, no problem at 5 AM. Outbound, big problem at 4 PM. Mike On 2/27/04 8:35...
• Re: Proud New Owner needs roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:49:15 -0500
  ...According to Yakima the most weight it can support is 2 bikes and skis. There system is large enough to carry plywood but would...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:37:52 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >> KG6RCR >> >> On 6/26/2007 4:23 PM neil wrote: >> >>> Hey I've seen guys riding bikes with...
• off on trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:10:09 -0700
  ...This year the van will look more than ever liek the Beverly Hillbillies truck as my son insists that we bring bikes as well...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:36:56 -0700
  ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil On 6/28/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > For anyone who wants to view the innards of...
• 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...
• WANTED - Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:50:16 -0600
  ...I'm getting tired of lifting the bikes onto the top of the van. Does anyone have a used one to sell?? Monty '89...
• Off to the land of... Bikes, Buses and Beer (well, likely wine)
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 23:38:05 -0400
  ...This year, it will be 3 weeks of hotels and bikes (we're staying a few extra days in Paris). Back on the 28th...
• Removing chrome window trim..NOW modest suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:37:43 -0700
  ...Stephen --- On Fri, 4/24/09, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Re: Removing chrome window trim...
• EV Poptop Struts Help
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 16:34:02 -0500
  I have a bike rack on my poptop mounted on the back half of the poptop. If I have a bike on top, the...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group d...
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:34:41 -0800
  ...Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group d... I have a friend that is a distributor for Fiamma. Is there enough interest in...
• Re: Closet door mod pix
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:10:12 -0700
  ...Jake On 6/29/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Sorry, more pix. > > This is what actually got me to strip the interior...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:51:39 -0400
  I have nice '87 Westy GL, too! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:47 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 22:04:01 -0500
  ...In the summer the bikes would collect suicidal bugs faster than a mosquito fogger at 2 am. I was thinking of devising some kind...
• Re: "Granny Cars" (Element, Scion, etc)
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:28:45 -0800
  Actually around here, they seem to do the same, but I think it's the "cool" factor, cause they usually have a bike rack...
• 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...
• Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:56:48 -0500
  ...If it is just 1-2 bikes you want to carry I'd go with Gary Lee's custom made rear hatch rack. ~$225...
• Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:47:13 -0400
  Stealing is a bad thing all around, but stealing a custom bike, that's just asking for instant karma in the form of 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...
• Re: Vanagon NOT sighting
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:44:30 -0800
  ...On Nov 7, 2007 1:14 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Depends on where you are. I haven't been lots of...