Cycle Carrier

dunnah01

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Has anybody used a cycle carrier on their 3200 or 4200 - I need to carry two bikes but I'm not sure which is the best way to go - boot or roof?? Predictably, the most paintwork friendly and best priced carrier is my aim. I've not been on a bike for years so bear with me on this one if I ask some really dumb questions:embarrassed:
 
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dunnah01 said:
Has anybody used a cycle carrier on their 3200 or 4200 - I need to carry two bikes but I'm not sure which is the best way to go - boot or roof?? Predictably, the most paintwork friendly and best priced carrier is my aim. I've not been on a bike for years so bear with me on this one if I ask some really dumb questions:embarrassed:
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Bike ............Bike ..............i'll give you bike my lad hahaha soory but was a saying my old dad used to say , cant say ive ridden a bike in 20 years , not since my kids were kids



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I intend to prove the saying that "you never forget how to ride a..." - Oh.. I've forgeotten the saying:rofl5:
 
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_772153_langId_-1_categoryId_165515

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_772151_langId_-1_categoryId_165515



Emtee - Looking at Halfrauds the first one looks like it would be kind to paintwork but the second one is sexier but looks like it would leave a mark - was yours similar to either of these?
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Hi Dunnah, I had the 3 bike version of the second one - the Saris Bones. Don't be tricked by the foam 'protection' of the first one, It needs to be attached so tightly that the foam compresses, but still allows the carrier to squirm about on your lovely paintwork. My advise would be go for the second, clean the paintwork before hand and put compact rubber pads under the plastic feat and the attaching hooks. I used the sticky-backed stuff to save the repeated faff. Cheers, Miles.
 
dunnah01

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My advise would be go for the second, clean the paintwork before hand and put compact rubber pads under the plastic feat and the attaching hooks. I used the sticky-backed stuff to save the repeated faff
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Excellent, I'll do just that - many Thanks. All I need now is the courage to get back on the bike and to find some energy:happy:
 
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dunnah01 said:
Excellent, I'll do just that - many Thanks. All I need now is the courage to get back on the bike and to find some energy:happy:
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Haha, yes that's the tricky bit.

If you're planning to get it from Halfords, ask to try before you buy. That way you'll see where the contact points are before committing.

If it's just one bike (and with a bit of easy dismantling) you could go for a soft shell cycle bag and just put it on the back seats (upside down is best) Remove both wheels - easy enough with QR's and they go in the cycle bag or separate wheel bags if you have them, remove the seat and seat post (again QR), turn the bars through 90 degrees and hey presto. Strap it in with the safety belts and jobs a gudun.
 
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If it's just one bike
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It's two I'm afraid - the dearest and dearset will be providing 'encouragement' alongside me - a bit like in Rocky but with two wheels rather than boxing gloves:sad1:
 
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i would not carry one, just one dent would make me made. cheaper and less stress to buy a "hack car" for bikiing, track days, etc. I had a alfa 155 last year 150bhp, £300 was great for biking, dirty jobs and two track days. I then sold it with no mot for 250. Probably not the suggestion you wanted to hear
 
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Hi Dunnah,
personally, I would go and rent a car for the day ! Scratch the paint work and you'll regret it.

Next thing someones going to ask about fitting a tow bar to tow a twin wheeled caravan around !
 
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dunnah01

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cheaper and less stress to buy a "hack car" for bikiing
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I've already got two completely impractical other cars so another one is out of the question.:too_sad:

MG Midget - may be ok to carry it with a bike but not the other way around
Mk2 fiesta (2.1 turbo) - fibreglass track day nutter that would fall over backwards with a pair of bikes on the back

I've got no more room for any more toys - I just need a way of carrying a bike on the 3200 to avoid having to ride it for as long as possible.
 
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fitting a tow bar to tow a twin wheeled caravan around
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Has anybody fitteed a towbar to their 3200 - theres some really nice towbar mounted bike carriers around:saifi2: - only kidding, even I wouldn't go that far
 
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dunnah01 said:
Has anybody fitteed a towbar to their 3200 - theres some really nice towbar mounted bike carriers around:saifi2: - only kidding, even I wouldn't go that far
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You could but you would get ripped for doing so. Not much help I know.
 
dunnah01

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Reading the 'other forum' QP link it looks like a bog standard carrier with a pair of Val's old knickers will be more than good enough (not sure about the bear though??) - I'm not overly fussed about the paint work given the age of the car and it may even be a good excuse for a blow over if anything adverse happens. On the basis that the novelty of biking will probably wear off when I see the first hill I may just take the plunge on a 'Universal' carrier. I only need to get the bikes as far as the nearest park but I don't want to be taken out by a BMW driver on the way there.
 
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I managed to fit a complete (ok dismantled out of the dox) BMX bike in the boot of mine; guy in the bike shop was amazed and bewildered, bad enough 3 kids had just climbed out of the car!
 
Paulm

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Good on you mate !
Always nice to see peoples faces, when a normal everyday bloke does that sort of thing, especially with your car:laugh:
 
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