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Old 02-03-2009, 05:15 PM
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This was kind of a big deal for me too (sadly) because I don't do stuff like this. haha...anyway, just went out and bought a piece of 1/2" MDF board, cut it to fit. Cut a hole in the OEM Trunk Tray, and mounted the Yakima Fork Mount in the hole. Drilled and mounted the bolts through the board. Voila! I was amazed at how much space I could squeeze outta this little car. I'm not small either. I ride a 56cm Frame and I didn't even have to lower the seatpost!!! on Top of that, I can actually rotate the non-drve side crank arm all the forward and have the back right passenger seat still fold Up!!!! I can still carry 2 additional passengers!! OMG..I love this CAR!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 05:17 PM
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.....and yes, I know, bartape. I'm not that hardcore
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:28 PM
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That looks really good. I like that you can still have a passenger in the back. Too bad you cannot fit two bikes in the back like that.
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:41 PM
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Thanks for sharing your work. We've been thinking about ways to haul our bikes. Nice work!
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:53 PM
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maybe im retarded...
i don't get it...
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 12:20 AM
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bikes isn't my cup-o-tea but good work on getting it in there.
+rep to you.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 12:27 AM
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Wow...that is pretty cool. My friend lives at the beach near LAX and I fit two specialized roadbikes and a Dahon foldable bike in my car and also managed to fit 2 additional passengers too! Driver + 2 passengers + 3 bikes! I do love the versatility of this car as well!
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 12:42 AM
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That is very nice. Once I can afford a road bike I might PM you with a few questions.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 12:59 AM
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Your bike costs 1/3 of what the fit does. S-works is good shit. My uncle used to work for specialized, talk about a good hookup to have. Looks nice tho, I wouldn't mount an S-works to my roof rack anyway, someone would jack it in a hurry.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 01:47 AM
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nice work, for now I just do this:

 
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Old 02-04-2009, 03:33 AM
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Good job on the bike mount!!!
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:40 AM
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Haha, nice. That works just as well.

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nice work, for now I just do this:

 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:42 AM
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Don't get what?

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maybe im retarded...
i don't get it...
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:51 AM
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Nice job!! Keeping ur bike inside the trunk would be better than having a bike rack installed on the roof. It'll prolly be better for the mpg as well.

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Old 02-04-2009, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by luv4jdm
It'll prolly be better for the mpg as well.
definitely will!
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by L15A
Don't get what?
the mount
got any closer pics?
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:57 PM
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Nice job. One of the main reasons why I purchased the Fit was to be able to transport my mountain bike without the use of a bike rack.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 03:13 PM
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doesn't fit in tall mode?
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:14 PM
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Holy Gatorade! noice B-)
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ken_vs_ryu
doesn't fit in tall mode?
should, but only two passengers
 


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