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Subject:Re: Front Bike Carrier
Date:Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:12:53 -0600

on 3/22/04 5:17 AM, karl filc at kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA wrote:

>> I was thinking about putting a receiver hitch on the front so I could use
> one
>> of those cargo trays to mount the bikes on.  Have not done it yet, just
> keep
>> in mind you don't want to disturb the air flow, but bikes should be fine
> not
>> much to block air flow!
>>
>> andy
>> 85 westy
>>

I had a front rack on my '74 Westy.  I removed it and now have a Fiamma
hatch rack.  The front mounted bikes would be covered in dead bugs when I
arrived at my destination.

I think rear mounted hatch racks or receiver racks are a better idea.

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