Best way to carry a bike

[ShackAttack]

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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[A2TREJO]

http://www.slambertperformance.com/shop/twin-hitch
Also "bought the wrong car" or "sell and get a truck" comments incoming as plan B

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[ShackAttack]

I looked at that. Between it and the Seasucker Talon, I'm thinking Seasucker may be the better option for a bike.

I think I will end up with a truck eventually. I wasn't riding much when I bought the car. With the pandemic making gyms unsafe I've started riding most days.

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[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ShackAttack

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

[ShackAttack]

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

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[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ShackAttack

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

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I’ve been leaving it setup as I have been riding regularly. It’s a simple install/removal though.

[soundman98]

something coming off the rear tow hook mounts is the best way.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29963

[dpfarr]

Roofrack will deform the thin light weight roof correct?

My wife saw my helmet come in the mail the other day and I told her “safety?”. She asked if I was getting a rollcage next. Roofrack mounted to rollcage points?

[ShackAttack]

I've seen some pictures of BRZs and other sports cars using Seaksucker Talons. My fear is that the roof will get dented either by the weight or by the bike falling over. I think Yakima stopped selling their rack due to denting. If you use a Talon, I'd concentrate the bulk of the weight over the auto glass. Seems like it would be stronger than the thin metal on the body.

I'm kicking myself for not realizing the tow hook was an alternative. As it stands, the exhaust note is loud below 2000 RPM and becomes an unbearable whine above 60 MPH. Plus I've added a good 50 lbs to the rear, but I knew that part going in. My mechanic took one look at it and said it can't stay. Aside from the contact on the muffler, he said it's off balance. The hitch should be directly under the red arrow, but it sits slightly left.

It would seem like really bad customer service if uhaul doesn't at least refund the cost of the part.

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[dragoontwo]

Slambert with a 1up rack here. I just remove the rack and leave the hitch on, as it's just a twist of the allen wrench on and off.


If I'm going to take a long trip I could just remove the hitch if I feel like it and pop the bumper covers back on.

[ShackAttack]

I'm pretty much sold on the Slambert. Just need to deal with the current hitch.

For the rack, 1up looks nice, but they're sold out (and expensive). I bought a platform rack at ****'s, but it's been sitting in the box for at least two weeks. I may have to return it and start over when I get the hitch sorted out.

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[ShackAttack]

Just wanted to provide an update for the sake of fairness. Uhaul corporate said this is a known issue with some hitches on some models. They offered either a refund or said they could try to get a different hitch. I'm not completely sure the refund includes labor, but I think the Slambert is a better solution for this car.

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[gravitylover]

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.

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

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

It’s probably the angle of the photo, but the bike looks bigger than the FRS!
The twins are not an easy vehicle to transport bikes with that’s for sure

*BRZ

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