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• Re: Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:32:50 -0600
  On Dec 5, 2012, at 4:23 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Page around on my Picassa web album for some more of my dorky...
• Trip Report: Buses of Bon Echo
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:22:25 -0400
  http://nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com/2011/10/beautiful-bon-echo-plus-buses-and-bikes.html (note: no bus photos, just nice scenery) Regards, Peter Kraiker...
• RE: Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 12:49 PDT
  Regarding your question about the bike rack - spend the $90 and get the Rhode Gear model 'Super Shuttle'. This is the sweetest rack and...
• Re-New Paulchen Rack (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 13:30:15 +0100
  >I just purchased a bike carrier myself, but I decided to buy one made by >Fiamma (Italy). I also just bought one of these...
• Advice against color for my van
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 18:09:02 -0500
  ...I�m planning on painting it orange (Mango light as for the GT bikes). ?????? Javier [text/html]
• FULL MOON IN JOON campout???????
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 23 May 2002 20:29:34 -0500
  ...http://www.rodkraftstudio.com/fullmoonjoon/ It would be nice to meet some list members! Chris, '85 Westy, beige little trailer 2 kids 2 bikes
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:27:59 EDT
  In looking for a speed sensor, has anyone tried using the pickup from a cheap bike computer and wiring it in? Sounds easy enough...
• Re: What do you drive as your second vehicle
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 23:27:38 -0400
  ...1967 Deluxe VW Microbus (soon sold) 2000 Lexus RX300 (wife's car) Like Stephen - way too many bikes to list. -Dan Borden '85 Westy
• Cool 'micro-trailer' for your Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 14:19:02 -0400
  ...great for kayak/bikes etc. ----- I'll stick with my roof racks but it looks like a great little rig. Cheers, Doug
• Re: "Wolf" bras, roof racks, bike racks, cupholders...
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:47:23 -0230
  ...What brand of "Wolf" bra works best? > > 2) Roof racks and bike racks > > I'm think that I've figured out how to mount...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 13:30:43 -0700
  ...this application >is more appropriate for a Vanagon), such that the bikes would mount >vertically from the rack (forks clamped near the roof, rear...
• Re: class 3 Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:38:41 -0500
  ...When I was on my last trip I ran into some people who had my same >hitch, and exactly the bike rack you mention...
• Re: fine tuning catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:42:27 -0400
  ...The one I have was from Bike Nashbar, It hinges down so that you can open the back hatch. I have found it to...
• Thule carrier
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 13:54:18 -0600
  ...breaking/cracking of the top maybe? Also, last year at Olympic National Park, I saw a Thule bike carrier attached to the towhitch of...
• SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:53:45 -0700
  ...off road crowd, inexpensive fiberglass bumpers, simple front bike rack (mentioned recently), simple rear bike hangers, nerf bars, and air intake heat shields. What...
• Re: Vanagon fix on a rainy Wednesday
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:32:06 -0500
  ...Geo/ATL On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:07 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>wrote: > Interesting. I've been by that spot...
• Re: Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:34:57 -0700
  ...I don't know if I would lever a bike rack with two bicycles off one of them. See http://www.ageebike.com/images...
• Census
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 09:53:27 -0700
  ...tinkering with my van (of course), cooking, cider making, drinking, canoeing, drinking, riding (bikes - ca' 90 Schwinn "Kom S9", early 80's Rossin road...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bartlett
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 21:49:48 +0500
  ...they get covered in bug juice.I don't like to see $3000.00 bikes hanging from cloth straps.Any help would be great.
• Bike Rack @ Misc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Wigen
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 09:40:49 -0700
  Dose anybody have a source for a resonably priced Bicycle Rack that attaches to the rear hatch of a 1984 Vanagon/Westfalia? Also looking...
• FS: 87 Vanagon (blown engine) $2000 Tacoma, WA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 6 May 2001 13:09:51 -0500
  ...http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi-cls/ad.exe?P1+C17+A0+R85906+Q252067 640 says it has a bike/ski/luggage rack and an...
• Re: swing away tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:56:38 -0500
  Have you ever tried making a front bike rack? I've looked thru the archives for this, only thing I found that looked at...
• Local rag uses van in ad
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 07:00:49 -0700
  ...ad for its upcoming fall series.� I guess even Style Weekly can show some style occasionally: � http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/VanModel#5243648853280267154�� � Stephen �
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:27:14 -0700
  ...Three mountain bikes and one bump will break the seal on the hatch pretty quick and may push the glass into the back seat...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:33:59 -0800
  ...Probable weight > delta of 22 > pounds less for the return trip given the removal of bike and carrier, but > addition of arctic temperature clothing...
• Re: Koni or Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:09:01 +1300
  ...and if they're > > coilovers, like their bike dampers... > >First of all, no, they're not coil-overs. Secondly, while user-adjustability >without removal...
• Re: Eurovan seat transplant pix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:35:47 -0800
  ...Eurovan seat transplant pix To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 2:31 PM Stephen...
• HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
  ...I then replaced the expansion tank cap and shut off the engine in order to try Darrell Boehler's bike pump technique. I took...
• Re: SoCal lane splitting coming to WA?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 21:57:15 -0500
  ...The last and only time this happened to me was at Daytona Bike Week years ago. I was sitting on my 1992 Harley Davidson...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
  ...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: friday rant.. craigslist is a JOKE. nvc
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:37:24 -0700
  ...anyone else had a bad experience?? No automobiles, but have posted and sold a bike and wheelset there. Maybe 2 obvious spam/scam responses...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 18:50:35 +0000
  ...A Westy Trek is a natural - around here a bus *without* a bike rack is a rare sight... The Trek idea is a step...
• =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Re:_Installing_GoWesty=92s_headlight_upgrade_kit.?=
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:46:10 -0800
  On 11/5/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > We ordered one of these on special last month and > Sunday was the day...
• Not new to Vanagon / EuroVan, hello.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 20:03:31 -0700
  ...w/manual and a tow hitch to transport trail/dirt bikes (motorcycles). Looking forward to sharing information and observations. James Chen Santa Barbara, CA
• Thule roof rack for sale
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:27:42 -0400
  New Thule roof rack with one bike carrier for sale. It came off a 1997 Jetta Trek. Never used. Asking $200. Call John at...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Search (again)
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:08:45 -0600
  Ok Volks, I'm going to try again. Does anybody have a used Paulchen rack they want to get rid of?? I'm looking...
• Re: What do Vanagon Drivers Ride?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:13:16 -0500
  Sold my last road bike 2 years ago and bought a Vision R-40 recumbent and, except for its weight, couldn't be happier...
• Re: New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:59:20 -0400
  ...Have a look: > >http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/AwningProject# > >Stephen
• Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:09:50 -0800
  Around here (Sacramento), developers are required to build bike trails, parks, even elementary schools. The city will not give them a permit unless they...
• Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 10:08:58 -0400
  ...Steve how much? Anyone else carried 4 bikes on a Vanagon? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy "Pokey" '87 Chevrolet Sprint (Ice Racer...
• Re: Burning Man Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:39:25 -0700
  ...Well, I've taken my (nice/expensive) mountain bike every year, and when brought it home I've cleaned and oiled it and it...
• how to run out of gas
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 12:57:20 -0500
  ...Panicked look at the gage-OH Shit!! I was trying to figure a way to get some gas out of the bike gastank when...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:52:18 -0500
  ...a bike rack without bikes on it), or to last you a very long time with no extra weight. That's the ones Zoran...
• Redline Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 05:41:51 -0700
  ...The bike has a very accurate and reactive temperature LED readout. This bike, a four cylinder 600 cc Honda four makes about the same...
• Re: Who as a van for sale?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:05:41 -0700
  ...Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> > Subject: Re: Who as a van for sale? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 7...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:21:49 -0500
  ...it? John On Sep 15, 2015 6:11 PM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > I blew air into the upper coolant bottle and...
• Re: SoCal
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 01:16:55 +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 - Philip Menchions
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 06:37:26 -0330 (NST)
  ...for lightweight stuff like windsurfing gear, kayaks, bikes,etc. I've seen lots of Westies with similiar racks on the N.C. coast. The...
• Re: what is a wolfsburg?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:12:13 EDT
  In a message dated 4/28/2004 6:47:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, bikeflorida@EARTHLINK.NET writes: My 87 says Wolfsburg edition, it...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:41:18 -0400
  ...Such a job doesn't take that long; > it only takes ME that long. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/Soundproofing02 > > P.S. A tip...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:41:52 -0800
  On Feb 28, 2010, at 4:18 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > " http://tinyurl.com/qw9nhl " > > Ooooo, one of those racy shower...
• Yakima rack Options
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 10:05:59 -0800
  ...I use the yak bars and towers, but my bike attachments are Rocky Mounts. They are very high quality, often surpassing the Yakima quality...
• Otawwa Dealer URL
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:18:47 -0700
  I am looking for the URL of a VW accessory dealer in the Otawwa (SP?) area the sell side tents the Pulchen bike rack...
• Re: any Vanagon mountain bikers near north GA?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 19:38:32 -0500
  Please let me know if you are interested in riding and camping sometime. We live in Ringgold, which is pretty much on the north...
• rear wiper disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 14 May 2002 16:01:26 -0700
  What is the easiest way to electrically disconnect and reconnect the rear wiper? I need to do this when my bike rack is on...
• Re: Vanagons&washboard Rds in AnzaBorrego S.P.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 16:31:41 -0800
  ...ASF12/1291.> Jim Joy Hecht wrote: >Why do roads washboard, anyway? I was wondering that when trying to bike on >washboard the other day. > > >
• Bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:40:45 -0700
  ...So now it's time to hang one mens 27" dirt bike on the westy. Please share what works and sources. Thanks Larry 87...
• A successful tour in the 84/inline 4 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:35:05 -0700
  ...past, we left home with two road bikes and two Chesapeake dogs for a long weekend "road trip" in the turd brown semi camper...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:52:45 -0500
  ...struts the hatch will stay up with a Fiamma bike rack (but no bikes) > attached, whereas with the one-strong-strut / one-weak-strut...
• Part # needed, Calling all ETKAphiles
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:33:16 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours