Titan29er Posted January 27, 2014 Share Thanks guys. don't actually want the bikes to lie down. Want them to stand up so that I can load more other stuff (sh*t) as well. Also don't like the tailgate to be open, if you through a dip in the road, the tailgate jumps up and down. Will have a look at the self made frame and 2 fork clamps. But thanks for all the assistance guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted January 28, 2014 Share Thanks guys. don't actually want the bikes to lie down. Want them to stand up so that I can load more other stuff (sh*t) as well. Also don't like the tailgate to be open, if you through a dip in the road, the tailgate jumps up and down. Will have a look at the self made frame and 2 fork clamps. But thanks for all the assistance guys Perhaps you didn't quite understand Omega's suggestion - which is quite understandable... Any thick blanket/rubber mat/hillbilly cardboard will work over the tailgate.Have a look here: http://pt.tmci.me/20/dakine-tailgate-pad http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5wyknom2Nnw/TIb0LrVJr4I/AAAAAAAABdI/nCPHwICWs9A/s320/Dakine2.jpg http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7824.jpg http://www.functionality.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dakine-pickup-pad.jpg Josh0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan29er Posted January 28, 2014 Share Thanks Sliiick, got the picture ...... I appreciate all you guys assistance. Have a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted January 28, 2014 Share Thanks for this thread, been looking at the same options for my double cab as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted January 28, 2014 Share Perhaps you didn't quite understand Omega's suggestion - which is quite understandable... Any thick blanket/rubber mat/hillbilly cardboard will work over the tailgate.Have a look here: http://pt.tmci.me/20...ne-tailgate-pad http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5wyknom2Nnw/TIb0LrVJr4I/AAAAAAAABdI/nCPHwICWs9A/s320/Dakine2.jpg http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7824.jpg http://www.functionality.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dakine-pickup-pad.jpg Yeah, um, no. I wouldn't do that to my cab or my bike. RudoJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted January 28, 2014 Share Friend of mine has 2 old front hubs bolted on just inside his tailgate to bolt forks onto (with a third hub bolted on just below the back window). The corrugations in his loadbed acts as runners for the back wheels. This is finished off with a strap over the top tubes spanning from side to side. Only glitch is bolt through axles and the like so he is looking at mounting interchangeable front hubs for different bikes. Cheap, discrete and very versatile.Could you perhaps share a pic or two on this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted January 28, 2014 Share Perhaps you didn't quite understand Omega's suggestion - which is quite understandable... Any thick blanket/rubber mat/hillbilly cardboard will work over the tailgate.Have a look here: http://pt.tmci.me/20...ne-tailgate-pad http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5wyknom2Nnw/TIb0LrVJr4I/AAAAAAAABdI/nCPHwICWs9A/s320/Dakine2.jpg http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7824.jpg http://www.functionality.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dakine-pickup-pad.jpg How much travel is there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fracture Posted January 28, 2014 Share 1m piece of flat aluminium profile, get at any glass place, and 2 hold fast, fork clamps. dont even need to tie bikes down. This here cost me under R400, and can be used in any bakkie Where can I buy these holdfast fork clamps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 28, 2014 Share Yeah, um, no. I wouldn't do that to my cab or my bike. Don't knock it 'till you've tried it.... Edit: A piece of mattress foam cut to size by your local foam shop, secured to the tailgate with two luggage straps works just as well and costs less than R200. Edited January 28, 2014 by Grebel Josh0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan29er Posted January 28, 2014 Share Think the aluminium frame with the fork clamps will do the trick. Also not keen on transporting my bikes over the tailgate. Will do that if I need to travel short distances, but surely not long distances to races etc. Surely somehow or somewhere the front wheels or forks will damage the tailgate....or am I wrong? If Madlight could share some pic's of his friends idea, it would be appreciated. Thanks RudoJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan29er Posted January 28, 2014 Share Fracture, LBS will be selling those fork clamps bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 28, 2014 Share Think the aluminium frame with the fork clamps will do the trick. Also not keen on transporting my bikes over the tailgate. Will do that if I need to travel short distances, but surely not long distances to races etc. Surely somehow or somewhere the front wheels or forks will damage the tailgate....or am I wrong? If Madlight could share some pic's of his friends idea, it would be appreciated. Thanks No damage to the tailgate. That's what the foam pad is for.... The DH community have been transporting bikes like this for years and on some REALLY rough roads as well with no problems. Rata Del Spruit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan29er Posted January 28, 2014 Share OK thanks Grebel. Will also try it out. Just bought the new bakkie, so don't want to f&^k it up ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted January 28, 2014 Share How much travel is there! Lots!! You can transport a rigid SS this way just as well. Have seen Greg Minnaar transport his CX bike, trail bike and DH bikes like this. Not quite sure what the problem is or the fascination with buying/manufacturing racks if you have a bakkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted January 28, 2014 Share Lots!! You can transport a rigid SS this way just as well. Have seen Greg Minnaar transport his CX bike, trail bike and DH bikes like this. Not quite sure what the problem is or the fascination with buying/manufacturing racks if you have a bakkie.It works great for me. I do put vinyl or fluffy velcro on my bikes downtubes where it touches/rubs on the blanki just for a bit of protection. Also. a bike lock is pretty important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted January 28, 2014 Share Lots!! You can transport a rigid SS this way just as well. Have seen Greg Minnaar transport his CX bike, trail bike and DH bikes like this. Not quite sure what the problem is or the fascination with buying/manufacturing racks if you have a bakkie. How do you keep them upright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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