tommcb6016 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just fitted a tow bar to my car so I could use a Bak rak to transport my motor around. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting it to look like once fitted...... but I think it just looks wrong. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi Tom I have the same setup on my car and I always think it is going to fall off but it has stayed on so far! You will need a tow board for the number plate and light though. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Looks like the Audi Skycar. LOL As long as it does not extend past the sides of the car and is secure, not covering number plate or lights, its legal. But I agree, it looks silly / wrongness. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnorton Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Tom, Have you tried taking the cage off the motor and tying it to the rack separately. I looked at one of these for my Top80 1400 but didn't intend to leave the cage on due to the size. cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druffuk Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Might be an idea to remove the top half of the frame to avoid turbulance buffering your motor. I personally sold my car and got a 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi tom. As long as the motor is suitably restrained and your number plate is showing and properly lit, It looks fine for the task. So excluding the feds stopping you every 5 miles, for a routine check with accompanying 14 day document producers (just cos they wanted to know what it is.) You should be fine I would even be tempted to remove the drive belt and fit the prop for added effect Colin B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyrag Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I got a Thule Easy Base (www.skydrive.co.uk) inc lights £110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Does the number plate have to be lit? you can see the lights through the cage so possibly don't need a light board?? (have no tow electrics) Need to get a bit of ply for the base and weld an upright to strap the motor to...... or just keep taking it to bit's and putting it in the back of the car! There may be a Bak Rak in the clasifieds soon Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I just undo the two screws on my numberplate and cable tie it to the rear of the rak, never had any hassles and saves messing with electrics, takes seconds to put it back afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I made a rack out of odds & sods, it detaches in about 2 minutes, is very strong and cost under a tenner. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 You cannot see my paramotor its strapped safely in the van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ahh but yours does not have a built in windsock.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ahh..... not so quick the camper van has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey-dad Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ahh..... not so quick the camper van has one Blimey - you guys must have big garages/drives Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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