Author Topic: new thread title: luggage rack bicycle carrier (Read 6350 times)

Squishman · « **on:** August 03, 2011, 10:50:25 AM »

Anyone know of a lightweight trailer to haul a bicycle or two? To pull behind the concourse of course

Squishman · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:51:56 AM »

Sorry about the spell check My android phone wouldn't let me fix it I do know how to spell concourse And there it is again ha.

jklhill · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:52:40 PM »

This is what I use. http://www.harborfreight.com/1090-lb-capacity-40-1-2-half-inch-x-48-inch-mini-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-four-lug-wheels-and-tires-90153.html. It is cheap and pulls good. I added led lights.

RFH87_Connie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2011, 07:34:32 AM »

Trailer? Why do you need a trailer?

m hanlen · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2011, 07:57:56 AM »

Quote from: RFH87_Connie on August 04, 2011, 07:34:32 AM

Trailer? Why do you need a trailer?

Always wanted that but couldn't figure out how to do it. I guess the crutch can be used when you failed the previous two!

Squishman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2011, 03:40:04 PM »

Quote from: RFH87_Connie on August 04, 2011, 07:34:32 AM

Trailer? Why do you need a trailer?

Wow, that is really terrific. Much better plan than a trailer. Can you post a shot of the other side, where the rear is supported by the crutch?

RFH87_Connie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2011, 09:18:30 PM »

Its not mine. I saw it on sport bike forum last year and stole the pictures .....

gpzrocker · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:34:31 AM »

I just saw one this Friday night at a bike night, will try to get pics if I see one again. It was done very much like that above, but there was no crutch, maybe a special rack was made?

RFH87_Connie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2011, 09:55:59 AM »

I believe there is a manufacturer of these but the price was rather high. I think it was tie between a trailer with hitch or this specialized carrier. Maybe do a search for motorcycle bike carrier on the internet.

Squishman · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2011, 09:59:35 AM »

I have been. There are not a lot of them.

RFH87_Connie · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2011, 06:48:35 AM »

You're right, here are some I found in case you missed them ......

http://www.cafemotos.com/johnnyrack/CustomerPage.html half way down shows a Concours.

http://2x2cycles.com/products/bicycle-rack/ Looks like you could mount this just like a trunk.

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=101906 Built from donor parts, interesting.

Squishman · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2011, 07:52:18 AM »

Cool. I did not see that 2nd one. I might have to look into ordering 1 of those.

Squishman · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2011, 02:27:01 PM »

I got the 2x2 on order. Thx RFH87 for the tip. I talked to the owner and designer (the bald guy in the vid) and he knew all about the Givi top case and how it mounts. Apparently, I can still use my top case with his set-up. Not while carrying my bicycle, of course. But I think I just take my case off anytime I want to haul the bike. I'll post photos after I get it together.

potshotpanda · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2011, 10:11:42 PM »

I liked the 2X2 golf club carrying setup. I may have to add that to the list of things I want to do to my bike.

Squishman · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:08:47 PM »

My rack from 2x2 Cycles arrives tomorrow. I am pretty excited to install it.

Squishman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2011, 09:24:38 AM »

Update on my 2X2 rack: Garrett at 2x2 drilled the holes according to the Givi/Concours installation because I am using the steel Givi plate (under the plastic honeycomb plate). It is a very solid platform for the 2x2 rack. Anyway, Givi shows to mount the plastic plate in the 2nd row of the honeycomb, where it is actually in the top row. So the holes didn't line up. And the front of the rack needs to be modified a bit. None of this is Garrett's fault. I place the blame on Givi's instruction sheet. So, long story short, he paid for shipping (all the shipping, original order plus the rework) and I am hoping to get the reworked plate back by the end of the week.
But, the cool thing is, is that after talking to him, he said that if I have a large bicycle (I do) that a 26 liter Givi case will work WITH a bike! And he said it fits a ff helmet. He has a dozen of them and is sending me one for $59. Very excited that I can still have 3 mounted cases whilst hauling my Trek. Although, the Givi 26N is going to be different from my current 46 liter.
I am hoping like heck, that the Givi mounting plate will work with both, but I am expecting that it will not. So I might have to part with the 46.
I will post photos, including of the awesome LED (running and brake) light that mounts under your license plate that Garrett sends with the rack.

Squishman · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:08:08 PM »

I got the rack installed.
Here are some shots: (more in my photobucket link below)

The photo with me on the bike was taken before I added my 46 liter Givi top case base. The 26 liter one didn't fit after all. It was worth a try. But I like my 46 anyway.

Squishman · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2011, 07:25:01 PM »

The light under my license plate is the one 2 x 2 Cycles sends with the unit. It is an LED running/brake light.

Eddie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Squishman on August 03, 2011, 10:50:25 AM

Anyone know of a lightweight trailer to haul a bicycle or two? To pull behind the concourse of course

Squishman · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:35:18 PM »

Nice Eddie. Thx. Not sure if you noticed though, I solved my issue with a rather cool farkle.

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