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• Re: The Thing About Shop Time (Long But Good)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:01:24 -0700
  ...In addition, they had to complete a safety check sheet on every bike (even if the bike had been in the day before). We...
• Re: SoCal lane splitting coming to WA?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 5 Apr 2015 12:29:58 -0700
  I live in Sacramento, which is a pretty bike friendly town. The main problem with bike riders (around here) is... bike riders. Too many...
• 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: Vanagon List Wives
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 16:33:48 -0800
  ...off working on the cars to ride the bike. >> > > Vhere do ju ride da bike? Maybe I get lucky and side sWIFEs you. I...
• Re: Itchin to ride
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 06:26:37 EDT
  ...I have this one and it works well for three bikes. It is not as convenient to mount on the van or to mount...
• OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - Some RVC around A/C
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:53:53 -0600
  ...However, I've seen these "coaster" bikes from Germany (Kettler and Like-a-bike at two) that seem like the way to go to...
• 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: [vanagon] primary vehicle strategies????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:41:46 -0500
  I went to Bikefriday.com! Are those prices in Dollars, Yen or Pesos? Wow in every case. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931...
• 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...
• Re: FS: Interesting Vanagon CL find in central VA
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:04:22 EST
  In a message dated 2/16/11 10:52:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM writes: > homemade curtains, it looks like. those...
• Re: what to do in Philadelphia-nvc
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:59:31 -0600
  ...the Trophy Bikes sounds much more interesting to me. ;-) bob ab ... normal >
• Re: Bike Carrier and Westfalia Roofs-Question
  Historical mailing list - S-n-J
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 17:04:11 -0700
  I'm doing the same type of deal. Hauling multiple sailboards on the roof. plus basket and misc gear bags. Total weight might be...
• Re: How to carry a moped
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Mon, 3 May 2004 08:22:11 -0600
  ...apparently he has "caught air" in his jeep with his dirt bike on the back just to show quality. www.hitchmount.com
• Re: Load in Van?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 19:42:48 +1200
  ...Do yall think that would be >too much weight on the floor? >Nick Hardly! I carried a 500lb bike plus an SL100 800-odd...
• Re: [vanagon] primary vehicle strategies????
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:29:41 -0700
  ...Since I had my bike on the bike rack I was able to ride to the AutoZone, puchase fuel line, a small gas can...
• bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:12:53 -0800
  bob, et al. -just got back from driving to a bike race. race went VERY well for me. Anyways, i have the yak-racks...
• More Oregon Vanagons today
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 24 May 2008 20:51:37 -0700
  In just 30 driving miles and 60 bike miles today, I saw 11 vanagons. In and around Hood River, ("Hooterville")Oregon. Guess the holiday...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:49:45 -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...
• Re: Asheville NC area camping suggestions please
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:20:04 -0400
  ...And any good tips on bike routes!!! > > There are 3 objectives to this trip... one is testing out my Vanagon for > upcoming long trips...
• Re: [Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 10:44:09 MDT
  wow 60+ on a road bike is haulin balls, I've hit 50ish and I race, but 60 is way PRO speed, if you...
• Grub Hub Pack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 03:51:07 -0700
  A guy named Joe from Leeds, UT, was at the Gooseberry Mesa bike trailhead when we were there during Thanksgiving week, with this set...
• air lift shock parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 00:26:38 -0500
  ...Any idea where to get replacement parts? A bike store? Canadian Tire? Thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia, saggy butt again
• 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: nvc totally no vanagon content- repairing bicycle threads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 22:32:04 -0500
  ...It might be worth a trip by a local bike shop to see if they have anything that will fit, but I know the...
• Re: vanagon repair shops - which has the most character!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:17:07 EST
  ...Eastern Standard Time, bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM writes: And somewhere on the grounds of Mark's place is the carcass of my buddy Dick Howard...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 13:55:26 -0400
  ...Otherwise it's "Sign said clearance to the twelve foot line, but them bikes was stacked to thirteen-nine...took them bikes off quicker...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:34:11 -0400
  I spent the earlier part of this evening setting up a Paulchen bike rack I purchased used on my 84 Westy. When I tighten...
• Re: ? Cleaning Crusty Oil from Nicklel Plated Bike Frame?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 01:36:48 -0400
  On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, George Goff wrote: > I want to clean some baked-on motor oil which is on a nickel plated bike...
• Re: audi engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 02:23:43 +0000
  ...AUDI to Vanagon >bellhousings. > >http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=304126 > >Seeya, Jake > >On 7/4/06, Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@hotmail...
• Re: Burning Man? (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:41:15 -0400
  ...The playa is pretty big. - bring a lot of stuff to light yourselves and your bikes at night. You want other bikers to be...
• My bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 16:49:29 -0400
  ...Can you identify my rack from this description? -unpainted aluminum tube construction -twin bike-tracks (like Paulchen's) that fold up (no bumper-stands...
• RE: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
  04 Dec 95 18:12:43 EST
  ...I have just purchased a bike/ski rack from an outfit called Rack-N-Lock (800 725-6562) and their 2" hitch assembly will...
• Proud New Owner needs roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - Christine Castigliano
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 12:05:04 -0700
  ...Should we look into Thule, the most common brand around here? Or are those strictly for bikes, kayaks, etc? Does anybody know of a...
• Re: tail gate hatch question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:20:09 EST
  ...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: Large-ness /f
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:04:33 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Right, back on the exercise bike.... Joachim -- I'm not an engineer, but I play one at work.
• MC in Vanagon - Sold Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:50:03 -0400
  ...I met the potential new owner and we unloaded the bike. He checked it out the Syncro and all went well. The exchange was...
• Re: Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 08:31:15 -0600
  ...The bike carrier is weighted onto the rear windshield for support, and I'm concerned that road vibrations may cause the glass to crack...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:54:29 -0700
  ...My rear hatch will go up with my rack and bike on it... with a little muscle.. and will stay up with the pvc...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:06:55 -0700
  ...I myself have home made hitch with 2" receiver and use hitch bike rack that can carry 4 bikes. It is by far more...
• RE: Bile Rack for a Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 19:59:32 -0800
  ...Bile Rack for a Eurovan I have been looking for a bike rack for the back hatch of a 1993 Eurovan Weekender. The products...
• Re: Wow! Vanagon diesel in the lot at work!
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:08:51 -0700
  ...watched a girl ride by on a bike >> until I realized you were looking at the bike." >> >> Stephen >> >> --- "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" >> <camping...
• Re: canoe rack - no drilling required !!
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 06:26:28 -0400
  ...I carry my old town on it as well as two bikes !! ( i got > three bars, two over the luggage rack for the bikes...
• Fiamma Bike Rack Purchase Update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:49:10 EST
  Just wanted to drop a line to all of the folks that expressed interest in doing a group purchase on a Fiamma Bike rack...
• Re: Closet door mod pix
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:56:55 -0700
  ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/camel/12.jpg Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Sorry, more pix. This is what actually got me...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:54:01 -0500
  ---- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Repeated dumb stuff?  Does leaving it in the driveway umcamped for weeks on end count? > That's the...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 08:31:46 -0800
  I'm not biased. I'm just relating what I saw in the photo. It had round bars. That's Yakima. I'm sure...
• Re: Custom Bikes : Custom Vanagon Trike
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 01:12:48 -0500
  > If your friends ever ask you what a Vanagon is send them here: > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=593705087...
• Re: Transporting a Quad Dirtbike
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 22:34:58 +1200
  ...and another!! Bikes have TWO wheels. That's what the "bi" prefix stands for. 4 wheels... quadricycle or "quad" for short. And yes, our...
• Re: Transporting a Quad Dirtbike
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 22:34:58 +1200
  ...and another!! Bikes have TWO wheels. That's what the "bi" prefix stands for. 4 wheels... quadricycle or "quad" for short. And yes, our...
• Vanagon Front hitch??
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:03:44 -0600
  I've seen some Vanagons with a front hitch and motor bike rack. What brand hitch is used? OR what hitch modified to fit...
• Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:06:04 -0500
  ...to work) > What? you can't carry that on your back while riding a bike? ;] -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Cupholder pix...again.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:41:30 -0700
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/Cupholders Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out...
• Front Mounted Rack-here's an easier solution!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 00:05:20 EDT
  Suggestion for all -- this really works!! Rather than lose all your frontal aerodynamics, putting your bikes up front, here's a suggestion. Order the...
• Re: Carrying a Motor Bike??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:42:32 -0800
  James Cooper got flamed pretty badly by George "The Safety Nazi" Goff for putting his bike on a rack back there, but he's...
• Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:50:34 -0800
  ...99% of bicycle riders are considerate, however, I've lost count of how many times I've seen bike riders zoom through red lights...
• east cmp rec needed
  Historical mailing list - Lee Tucker
  Wed, 14 May 97 11:03:56 -0400
  ...We want someplace we can hike or bike (road bikes), but not on the Bl Ridge (we are doing that later this summer). We...
• Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:34:05 -0800
  I just moved from Calif to Las Vegas, I train and ride on the roads here and have always rode a bike to work...
• Re: Paulchen Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 8 Nov 1997 00:53:48 -0800
  ...You can also see the bike holders in this photo. These 'trombone out' to fit your bike, and are then tightened with an included...
• Re: trailer hitch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:02:55 -0700
  ...I use a 4-bike bike rack in it, but imagine, because of its brawn, that it can carry light trailering. That area of...
• Re: Second Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:58:46 -0700
  Yep. � https://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/September122013# ________________________________ From: Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 4...