greg Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 i had a rack on a navara no probs,on the pately bridge road from knaresboro an old woman was inches from "rear ending me", how would the ins. sort that, or more likely they wouldnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) a quick check on the fiat website shows a punto as been five foot six wide thats 66 inches plus your 10 each side thats 86 or 7 foot 2 max.... and a typical trials bike is circa 76 inches max length /// so in thoery you could carry a harley 850 sportster on a rack width wise... the six bolts supporting the bar on the punto can pull a 1000kg trailer and if you allowed for 75% of the trailers weight to be carried on the wheels of the trailer that puts 250kg on the tow ball which is exactly the weight of a harley 1200 custom!! the rack would also have to endure much greater forces on the tow ball when towing a 100kg not just when pulling but also under braking and the twisting whilst cornering especially with modern ball locking devices to ensure 'snake' free driving a legitimate question would be. is a rack a legal entity .. has anyone been prosectuted for using a properly fitted rack with bike properly secured and properly light.. Edited February 15, 2011 by totalshell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Width is probably not an issue provided the load is properly marked, and if appropriately lit front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02-apr Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 KT250's were also considered cutting edge ! And almost popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 And almost popular. But not as good as good as a 348 Mont' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02-apr Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 But not as good as good as a 348 Mont' ? Too true, the biggest missed opportunity in trials bike production - unfortunately equalled by Italjet a bit later. You will recall I kept mine all of two months I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmotopat Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I reckon trials bike riders probably own the greatest percentage of bike racks out there - so anyone on this forum ever actually have any problems with one failing? the plod? getting out of muddy fields with FWD? If I get 10 replies giving 1st hand bad experience I'd be amazed.... For those not recomending the use of one, sure it may exceed nose weight... but as stated a really heavy load in the boot would have the same effect on handling, and has a bike rack ever failed? They are easy and convenient for those without the money / space for a trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_jon Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I reckon trials bike riders probably own the greatest percentage of bike racks out there - so anyone on this forum ever actually have any problems with one failing? the plod? getting out of muddy fields with FWD? If I get 10 replies giving 1st hand bad experience I'd be amazed.... For those not recomending the use of one, sure it may exceed nose weight... but as stated a really heavy load in the boot would have the same effect on handling, and has a bike rack ever failed? They are easy and convenient for those without the money / space for a trailer I'be got a Dave Cooper rack. Its the best £90 I’ve spent, it’s a lot better than a trailer, never had a single problem! I’ve had quite a few problems with trailers over the years! Edited February 17, 2011 by Monty_Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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