Pushbike racks for a JK

[wes]

Carrying a single bike - I just ratchet strap it direct to the spare



EDIT: If you try this, put a neoprene stubby holder over the pedal to stop it scratching up the spare rim.

[Zander]

Last time I did that I hit a bump in the road and the bike slipped down a little.

Some clown driving behind me noticed and started flashing his lights and beeping until he forced me off the road. I had to show him the bike was secured with three ratchet straps and wasn't going anywhere, I had only left a little slack in the strap when I mounted it.

Sometimes you don't know whether to shake a doogooders hand or punch them in the mouth.

Originally Posted by wes

Carrying a single bike - I just ratchet strap it direct to the spare



EDIT: If you try this, put a neoprene stobby holder over the pedal to stop it scratching up the spare rim.

[wes]

I've only ever use one strap, but it's really tight - bike doesn't budge.
But the pedals move back and forth a bit, hence the tip on the stubby holder over the pedal.

[Zander]

Originally Posted by wes

I've only ever use one strap, but it's really tight - bike doesn't budge.
But the pedals move back and forth a bit, hence the tip on the stubby holder over the pedal.

Yeah, it's absolutely the cheapest way of carting a bike around until you make up your mind what to do long term.

[Macca2801]

Gents FWIW

Hate to be the devils advocate but dont forget your numberplate and lights cannot be obstructed in any form or it will void your insurance in a claim.

My wife nudged a bike on a rack on a sedan and after the insurance company sent demand for $2500 repairs, the question was asked if the bike was even legal being there.

Turns out its not unless you have additional lights (ie a trailer plug with additonal brake/indicator rail like tinnies).

Despite it being illegal my wife offered the insurance $500 towards repairs and they graciously accepted, as far as I was concerned it was still her fault, technically.

If we wanted to, we could have paid nothing at all. Not one of the images posted are legal in Australia!!! (numberplate obstruction is not a safety issue, purely revenue due to speed camera evasion but brake tail are safety)

FWIW.
Matt.

[scotlandjk]

My setup doesn't obstruct numberplate and I have a waterproof quick release plug to swap the 3rd brake light from the AEV CHMSL to the stock one which i took off the carrier and put at the end of the rack. I usually only carry one bike so the indicators are still very visible through the bike wheels- on long journeys i usually put the wheels in the boot anyway so just carry the frame.

been in front of a few police cars in traffic and they never bothered saying anything- mind you they haven't stopped me for the rubber sticking out the flares either!

The UK has similar laws to AUZ so reckon you would have to be rather unlucky to get caught out.

[Macca2801]

That's right, I have never heard of anyone getting booked for rear racks unless the number plate was obscured. I'm sure the lady owner thought it wasn't illegal until the insurance claim. Guess she was lucky it was only a dent and not a write off or fatality??
Matt