Originally Posted by ShackAttack (Post 3357497)

I'm looking for a good way to carry my bike. Its getting to be a real pain taking it apart and putting it in the trunk. Not to mention the scratches. Initially I thought a tow hitch was the way to go and had uhaul install one. It turns out the one they use on the 86 contacts the muffler and reverberates throughout the cabin. Now I have to deal with getting them to remove and return it. I'll probably be out the labor cost but the hitch itself should be returnable.

I'm not totally sure what plan B is. I could try the Curt hitch, but I'm still not comfortable with that much weight on the back and Curt's hitch has to be drilled out.

I think I may end up with Seasucker. I'm also not comfortable with it, but it doesn't add so much weight or affect anything underneath.

Any other solution people have come up with?

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Originally Posted by ShackAttack (Post 3357510)

Maybe I will go for the Slambert. Do you leave it setup or only when you move your bike?

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG (Post 3357503)

Slambert Performance twin hitch. Mounts to the tow hook positions.

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Originally Posted by JD001 (Post 3359881)

Why do you want to carry your bike?? Try riding it, it's much more fun...

Originally Posted by JD001 (Post 3359881)

Why do you want to carry your bike?? Try riding it, it's much more fun...

Originally Posted by gravitylover (Post 3359620)

I've been running the Curt for 7 years. While it does hang a little low and I bang it on the ground occasionally it has been bombproof and has never rattled against anything. The weight is actually a good thing, this car needs a few pounds in the rear. Having to drill out a couple of the holes was annoying at first but, whatever. I've carried bikes for probably 50k miles and never had a problem and one of my bikes is a 46 pound e-brick.

Originally Posted by ShackAttack (Post 3360151)

So the hitch they put on was the Curt, rebranded for uhaul. Based on the hardware they left on the car, they installed one of the spacers under the frame rather inside. This shifted the whole assembly down about 1/8 inch so there was no clearance.

Now they left a rattle in my exhaust and refused to fix it. Told me to file a claim against their insurance.

I have my mechanic working on the exhaust now. Trying to decide whether to try the Curt again with a competent installer or get the Slambert. I'm leaning towards the latter, but am worried about the strength of the tow hook.

Originally Posted by gravitylover (Post 3360156)

Sorry you're having a hard time with all of this. I could see where a mistake could leave that stupid large and heavy muffler rattling against something. The thing about using the tow hook style is you really are limited to one lightweight bike, I could never use it for 2 heavy(ish) mt bikes and certainly not for my 46 pound e-mtb. Well, maybe if I could drive on perfect pavement all the time and the bike would never need to bounce around. The problem is that "moment" when that long lever, with the weight up high, hanging off the tightly sprung rear end needs to move up/down/sideways all at the same time will likely overload those two 1/2" diameter bolts. I guess if I only had to transport a 20 pound road bike I wouldn't be as concerned especially if the rack was something really light also or maybe if you use a stabilizing strap or two to the leading edge of the trunk lid so the bike can't wobble as much to reduce the stress on those bolts it might be more feasible.

Originally Posted by gravitylover (Post 3360156)

Sorry you're having a hard time with all of this. I could see where a mistake could leave that stupid large and heavy muffler rattling against something. The thing about using the tow hook style is you really are limited to one lightweight bike, I could never use it for 2 heavy(ish) mt bikes and certainly not for my 46 pound e-mtb. Well, maybe if I could drive on perfect pavement all the time and the bike would never need to bounce around. The problem is that "moment" when that long lever, with the weight up high, hanging off the tightly sprung rear end needs to move up/down/sideways all at the same time will likely overload those two 1/2" diameter bolts. I guess if I only had to transport a 20 pound road bike I wouldn't be as concerned especially if the rack was something really light also or maybe if you use a stabilizing strap or two to the leading edge of the trunk lid so the bike can't wobble as much to reduce the stress on those bolts it might be more feasible.

Originally Posted by ShackAttack (Post 3360159)

Thanks for relaying this. I have a 30 lb double bike rack, but don't anticipate taking a second bike. I may exchange it for a single rack, but it's not going to weigh much less. My mountain bike is also 30 lbs. Do you think this will be too much weight for it?

Originally Posted by dragoontwo (Post 3360407)

Shameless post ride picture.

Originally Posted by ShackAttack (Post 3360465)

What bike rack is that? Looks nice!

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Originally Posted by dragoontwo (Post 3360407)

Shameless post ride picture.

Originally Posted by JD001 (Post 3360551)

"Post ride", where did you ride it? A velodrome? UK riding, the bike would be filthy..

Originally Posted by soundman98 (Post 3517475)

are we talking 20 pound carbon fiber onroad bikes, or 200 pound DH bikes?

Originally Posted by NARFALICIOUS (Post 3517472)

How would the Slambert (plus a bike rack and 2 bikes without front tires or seats) hold up on a long road trip?

Originally Posted by Bobharp (Post 3472112)

Many thanks to all for their posts on this topic.


I decided to go with the SeaSucker Talon to shuttle my son's bike back and forth to college.

This was our first go at this. I of course was nervous for my car and my son was nervous about his bike. Kids these days! He really needs some priority adjustment.
It was a 350 mile trip (in the USA) from Maryland to Ohio. I stuck mostly to the interstate highways. These were twisty enough! Plenty of semi trucks, wind and curves. I did not hold back (too much). We also encountered a bit of rain (nothing extreme). We arrived safe with no indication of loss of the suction with the mounts or shift in the bike's position. No indication of any paint damage as well. Though I'll inspect the mount area closer during my 86's next bath.

There were some disturbing noises from the roof panel where front mount was placed (see photos below). This mainly occurred at low speeds while driving on local roads.

I had not seen any photos of the SeaSucker Talon in the forum so I thought I'd post them here.