Modified cycle rack

[exwindsurfer]

Well I bought Raes fiamma ultra box but had nowhere to put it so I modified my cycle rack so it would fit on top and still let me put my bike on it. As you can see by the pictures I extended it and also fixed it to the back doors by straps and rubber blocks against the doors so it can’t move around on the tow ball. I also sikaflexed four hard wood rails to the inside and some on the bottom of the box making it much stiffer. I am well pleased with the result and it gives us a lot more storage space.

 

[Obanboy666]

Oops ! Missed the number plate you have fixed high up.

 

[trixie88]

just what i was going to say obanboy.....however, im sure he will have a spare plate to attach to it....

 

[Sharon the Cat]

Do you intend fitting an illuminated number plate board etc as your cycle is covering the vehicle number plate. I would or you may well get pulled over by the police.

There is an additional number plate above the box. But should it be illuminated?

 

[exwindsurfer]

Do you intend fitting an illuminated number plate board etc as your cycle is covering the vehicle number plate. I would or you may well get pulled over by the police.

I have a number plate above the box so no need for a lighting board .

 

[exwindsurfer]

There is an additional number plate above the box. But should it be illuminated?

It should be but sod it lolol

 

[AdriaTwin]

Do the back doors open with that rack & box attached ?

 

[exwindsurfer]

Do the back doors open with that rack & box attached ?

Not a chance lololol

It won’t be on all the time so will be able to open doors.

 

[dalspa]

The front wheel of the bike doesn’t look to have much ground clearance. Needs to be able to clear when reversing over a high kerb. Nice bike by the way!
David
Ps. I am also an ex windsurfer! Not been on the water for 10 years since we sold our holiday home and bought a motor home. Still got all the gear and keep promising myself to have ago, but getting too old.

 

[The laird]

Jeff nice job mate,get one of them cheap led light that burn for ages on aaa battery’s and just switch it on when driving at night ?

 

[exwindsurfer]

The front wheel of the bike doesn’t look to have much ground clearance. Needs to be able to clear when reversing over a high kerb. Nice bike by the way!
David
Ps. I am also an ex windsurfer! Not been on the water for 10 years since we sold our holiday home and bought a motor home. Still got all the gear and keep promising myself to have ago, but getting too old.

That’s not my bike mine has way more clearance .I wish it was only ten years since I gave up windsurfing lolol .Ive a kayak been hanging in garage for four lol.My bike is a cannondale to but no front suspension and it’s got a 500watt electric motor on it no probs on the climbs now lolol.

 

[izwozral]

Nice job!

 

[exwindsurfer]

Jeff nice job mate,get one of them cheap led light that burn for ages on aaa battery’s and just switch it on when driving at night ?

I’ll not drive it when it’s dark Gordon I promise lolol

 

[exwindsurfer]

Nice fix to utilise storage box, Jeff. I was going to make same suggestion as Gordon, you could also mount number plate to to box itself?

When you see it Terry don’t look to close to the welding lol.

 

[The laird]

I’m no I’m gonna go through it wi a doze o salts

 

[Wully]

Nice job Jeff no doubt you’ll have it no time and it’ll be full of stuff you didn’t know you needed.

 

[The laird]

Nice job Jeff no doubt you’ll have it no time and it’ll be full of stuff you didn’t know you needed.

Where have you ended up wully?

 

[Wully]

Southport for a couple of days great weather today heading to Liverpool marina tomorrow gonna try and get tickets for that terracotta warriors exhibition. Then have a look at The Beatles stuff.

 

[phillybarbour]

Neat job, looks good and solves the problem.