Post your Roof Racks!!!
#81
Originally Posted by BloodySunday
Originally Posted by tcm06xb1
Are there any Pros and Cons with putting the rack forward or more backward
I see hot box you put it more forward though Ive seen the crossbars farther back and I think they both look nice.
oh what distance do the cross bars need to be from eachother. Just got the rack and want to put it on
I see hot box you put it more forward though Ive seen the crossbars farther back and I think they both look nice.
oh what distance do the cross bars need to be from eachother. Just got the rack and want to put it on
i think you can't put it closer than that because the clamps won't go on right.
and the distance between the front and rear crossbars depend on what you put on it.
i have a basket case basket and my crossbars around about 40 inches apart, i think
I put mine forward because I have a sunroof, so i need clearance to open it.
Because I use both bike mount and snowboard mount attachments, I set the distance between the crossbars at a distance that is good enough for both mounts, without having to re-adjust the crossbars each time I change.
Also, with the mounts more to the front, it makes it easier for me to put the bikes on.
Hope that makes sense.
#83
Originally Posted by tcm06xb1
I would like to put a load warrior or king cobra bike racks on there
how far apart did you space yours???
how far apart did you space yours???
i mean, you can, but in my opnion, it's too HUGE for the xb. the basket case is cool because it's light and low profile.
i held 2 air mattress', 4 sleeping bags, 2 sleeping mats and a couple pillows inside of a "Bell" Top Carrier bag on top of the basket case, tied down with yakima basket case stretch net - which is a net with bungee cord like hooks. held all my gear really well going 80mph and through the mountains. didn't worry about my stuff at all.
#85
Originally Posted by HoTBoX009
I've never used any basket or other carriers on my XB yet... but it sounds like it could carry a load of stuff!
#88
Bump !!!
I am finally getting around to purchasing a Yakima roof rack. I came here to see if there was a downside to mounting the Yakima.
Just want to thank you all for your posts and pictures.
Best Regards,
NuBiker
I am finally getting around to purchasing a Yakima roof rack. I came here to see if there was a downside to mounting the Yakima.
Just want to thank you all for your posts and pictures.
Best Regards,
NuBiker
#91
So fellas, where is the cheapest place to get the entire setup for the xB including 2x HighRollers???
I'm in CA so i'm trying to find a place with no sales tax to me and cheap/free shipping...don't know how successful i'll be on that though.
Any reccomendations?
Thanks guys!
I'm in CA so i'm trying to find a place with no sales tax to me and cheap/free shipping...don't know how successful i'll be on that though.
Any reccomendations?
Thanks guys!
#93
I had no luck looking online for Yakima racks. Any (very little) price savings was usually offset by the shipping cost. It's almost like price fixing.
I think your best bet would be to try and negotiate a "package" deal with a local dealer. if you are buying a complete rack set with faring, bike/boat mounts etc, they may swing you a deal. You may be able to leave a good impression for future purchases as well.
There are cheapie no name racks on E-Bay. But I don't know anything about them.
Yakima is expensive stuff. But it fits, and it works.
I think your best bet would be to try and negotiate a "package" deal with a local dealer. if you are buying a complete rack set with faring, bike/boat mounts etc, they may swing you a deal. You may be able to leave a good impression for future purchases as well.
There are cheapie no name racks on E-Bay. But I don't know anything about them.
Yakima is expensive stuff. But it fits, and it works.
#96
check this website for 20% off all yakima stuff, not a bad deal!
http://www.rackattack.com/rack-brand...yakima&mfgID=3
http://www.rackattack.com/rack-brand...yakima&mfgID=3
#97
I'd check out www.rockymounts.com They make great bike trays in a ton of colors and they retail for like 55.00 so forget yakima.
I've got the blue trays on my shadow mica xB. I'll try to snap some pictures in the next couple of days.
I've got the blue trays on my shadow mica xB. I'll try to snap some pictures in the next couple of days.
#100
Originally Posted by emfomas
i would love to have that urban camo on my tcm, where can you get those for 55?