$25,000 Single Bike Carrier

TexaSky · 10-25-2006, 09:58 PM

For those of you fellow Sky Cyclists, I thought you might get a good laugh out of how I use my Sky to get me to the local bike rides. It's not the most elegant of solutions, but it works.

I put a board down on the seat to protect it from the front fork sticking into the leather. I cover the seat with towels, then I shoe-horn the bike into the passenger seat. The bike leans up against the door and doesn't budge while driving. Sure beats trying to kluge a trailer hitch on my car!

marlboromike · 10-25-2006, 10:41 PM

Nice try..but Murphy's law will definitely kick in...Not a good idea.

StarlightSky · 10-25-2006, 11:24 PM

Certfiable

Roadie Rob · 10-26-2006, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by StarlightSky

Certfiable

Sadly, I have to agree.

As a serious cyclist myself, I would not have risked the fork blades puncturing the seat cover without a dropout protector to give more of a base to rest on. That plus anything over 40 MPH and I'd be afraid of losing it (unless it's seatbelted

).

I'm curious....what did the airbag sensor say...???

There is a license plate frame / no touch single-bike rack that you can get for sport cars. That C-dale of yours is probably under 20 lbs. and would be a good candidate for one of those.

At least you did not try a roof rack.

OK, I'm done.

CdnSkyGuy · 10-26-2006, 01:21 AM

The pedal outside the door looks like it would scratch the paint...It looks scary to me

**Seagull** · 10-26-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Seagull

Took the pics this morning. Just got back a bit ago from the beach. You can actually do it. Two people in the car, surfboard on top (better with top down). As long as it is a "Short" board

I took mine Surfing!!!
See post in link above

**reedred** · 10-26-2006, 09:13 AM

I was thinking of tying mine upside down on the rear decklid (with towels, etc.) when it's time for its Spring service. Then I just decided I'll borrow my old car back for the day.

etw98 · 10-26-2006, 10:12 AM

Previously, people complained about having a towing attachment on a kappa (Trailer hitches). Well, this is an excellent example of the usefulness of one. I've considered getting a towing attachment for my Sky just for going biking.

TexaSky · 10-26-2006, 11:35 AM

I do put the seatbelt tightly over the frame so it can't go anywhere.

The airbag doesn't know anything is in the seat, so it won't deploy...which is a good thing.

ShowGal · 10-26-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadie Rob

There is a license plate frame / no touch single-bike rack that you can get for sport cars. That C-dale of yours is probably under 20 lbs. and would be a good candidate for one of those.

Can you provide more info? Like who makes it or where it can be found? I don't think I've ever seen it. I've got a Saris Bones rack now, which overall is great, but even if it fits on a Sky, I don't think I'd be using it because of the scratches it puts on my current car.

10-25-2006, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 87 My Photos: (0)	$25,000 Single Bike Carrier For those of you fellow Sky Cyclists, I thought you might get a good laugh out of how I use my Sky to get me to the local bike rides. It's not the most elegant of solutions, but it works. I put a board down on the seat to protect it from the front fork sticking into the leather. I cover the seat with towels, then I shoe-horn the bike into the passenger seat. The bike leans up against the door and doesn't budge while driving. Sure beats trying to kluge a trailer hitch on my car! Attached Thumbnails __________________ TexaSky Yellow 5Spd Polished Wheels KappaSphere SkyShield Kappasphere CAI Invisible Bra on Lights Stubby "B" Antenna Yellow Shifter Housing

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StarlightSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 691 My Photos: (0)	Certfiable __________________ In My garage!! 8/31/06 VIN#8059/Midnight Blue/Tan Leather/Tan Top/Manual/LSD/6 Disc/Chromed Wheels/Windscreen/Wheel Locks/Cold Air Intake/Splash Guards/Stubbie "B" "Here's wishing you all, Open Sky's" Member: WCKCC

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CdnSkyGuy First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 1,063 My Photos: (0)	The pedal outside the door looks like it would scratch the paint...It looks scary to me __________________ Sold the Sky Driving a 2008 Mercedes C Class now. After buying the motorcycle I had no desire to drive the Sky anymore. Sorry everyone.

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etw98 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover, MA Posts: 207 My Photos: (12)	Previously, people complained about having a towing attachment on a kappa (Trailer hitches). Well, this is an excellent example of the usefulness of one. I've considered getting a towing attachment for my Sky just for going biking. __________________ _______________________________________ Trixie RL (11/29/2006) -silver pearl/black/black/chrome -manual -spoiler -Monsoon Last edited by etw98 : 10-26-2006 at 10:15 AM.

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TexaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 87 My Photos: (0)	I do put the seatbelt tightly over the frame so it can't go anywhere. The airbag doesn't know anything is in the seat, so it won't deploy...which is a good thing. __________________ TexaSky Yellow 5Spd Polished Wheels KappaSphere SkyShield Kappasphere CAI Invisible Bra on Lights Stubby "B" Antenna Yellow Shifter Housing

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	Nice try..but Murphy's law will definitely kick in...Not a good idea.

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