This is almost "rice and taters" territory. The mounts are Yakama. The rack is a 4' gate from a farm supply store + 1/2" conduit, paint...

Low profile, looks good, works well!

 

According to the fit list that Yakima puts out, the max crossbar spread is 46 inches. Minimum is supposed to be 32 inches.

Not to be finicky, but Yakima says 165lbs max.

On to the pics.



This one usually has 4 sprocket rockets on it with no fairing.



This one usually sports 2 copperheads, a basketcase, and a fairing.

 

You did a good job. Looks good!

 

oh my god... that black box with bikes on top is hawwwtt

 

nice ........ anyone can tell me what size and offset these wheels are ?

 

YAY!!! i can finally be part of this thread!!!...just installed my rack last night, looking for a surfboard to strap up there now, i cant wait!!!

 

DOES anyone use the black stickers With the Yak racks to prevent scratches? I wanted toput on 3m hood protector film but cant find it anywhere.

also


Doeas anyone notice a slight bend in the middle of the bars or is it an optical illuson due to the curvature of the roof? or are the q towers on too tight or too close together

Thanks?

 

i did notice a slight bend in the middle of the rack, dont know if its just an illusion or not, i got the black stickers on mine and they work good, no marks or anything

 

I used the vinyl on mine; just wrapped it around the inside of the Q Clips. I also used some clear vinyl (really heavy stuff used on the leading edges of airplane parts) on the paint to further protect it.

The bars seem straight to me when the rack is unloaded. I think the curve may be an optical illusion.

 

Thanks,

I wanted to know if that bend in the middle was normal (without cargo)

and does anyone know where to buy the hood protetor film

 

I don't suppose anyone makes a vintage basket (like the ones you'll sometimes see on nicely finished bugs) that fits on modern thule or yakima racks do they? something where when the need occured, you could take it off and mount bicycle or kayak carrying equipment, but in the meantime have a nice pseudo-vintage touch?

Thanks.

-- James

 

anyone know what the maximum weight the Yakima racks can hold? how many snowboards? etc.

 

^^ I belive it's 250 lbs

 

Yakima says 165 lbs

 

This is hauling


Got it at www.RackAttack.com awesome place, great prices and they shipped it right out!!

 

My whole car is BSP and gonna have Envy Green accents so I want to get a Yakama rack and paint it Envy Green it would look tight.

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With a bale of hay on ot our cars almost look round

 

 

 

whats the best place to get this roof rack^^^^?