Author Topic: Will this work? (Read 1106 times)

Etienne2T · « **on:** April 25, 2010, 04:41:47 pm »

Will this carrier work with a proper sized dirtbike?
Would help allot if I dont have to drive with a trailer behind my car

http://www.puzey.co.za/carrier/index.asp

Pistonpete · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2010, 04:48:00 pm »

Load bearing capacity?

Etienne2T · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:04:16 pm »

Hurmf, well the bike only weighs 96kg's

the_BOBNOB · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:22:54 pm »

when did you get a car

and if you have not yet - rather get a small bakkie - will be a lot better

Etienne2T · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:32:53 pm »

Quote from: the_BOBNOB on April 25, 2010, 05:22:54 pm

when did you get a car

Couple of weeks ago,

Like zees one...dont laugh!

the_BOBNOB · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:37:43 pm »

i had a clio

great car - only problem you will ever have with it is to sell it again

and now that i have seen the car - no your idea will not work - ever!

the clio is about 90% plastic and most of it is sheet metal etc - dont think it will be able to carry 100kg like that

rather look at a single bike trailer - almost like this one below

Etienne2T · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:40:19 pm »

Quote from: the_BOBNOB on April 25, 2010, 05:37:43 pm

i had a clio

great car - only problem you will ever have with it is to sell it again

and now that i have seen the car - no your idea will not work - ever!

the clio is about 90% plastic and most of it is sheet metal etc - dont think it will be able to carry 100kg like that

rather look at a single bike trailer - almost like this one below

I got a two bike trailor with the car, but a rack like this would be more practical.
Might work on the trials bike.....

Seems the clio would do a permanent wheelie then with a bike on the tow hitch

Etienne2T · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2010, 05:41:14 pm »

Quote from: the_BOBNOB on April 25, 2010, 05:37:43 pm

i had a clio

Dammit! I knew it was a girly car...now it's been confirmed..

RobC · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2010, 12:02:57 am »

You need a tow bar fitted to the Clio first... that rack mounts on the tow bar afaik. Should be able to carry at least 100kg.
What are the specs from Puzey?

Poffmuis · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2010, 02:08:13 am »

Jy besef dit is n pitbike wat agter op daai kar is?? ek dink nie dit is bedoel vir n vol grootte fiets nie

Billbob · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2010, 07:04:50 am »

The only one I've seen was Ralph Pitchford, of off road racing fame, he had it on the back of a Nissan SUV. Used to load his Husky on it. I don't know if I would trust one and don't think it will work on a dinky car.

Etienne2T · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2010, 08:00:25 am »

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Quote from: Newguy on April 26, 2010, 02:08:13 am

Jy besef dit is n pitbike wat agter op daai kar is?? ek dink nie dit is bedoel vir n vol grootte fiets nie

Yep, dis hoekom die heel eerste sin in die topic dit is:

Quote from: EtienneNXR on April 25, 2010, 04:41:47 pm

Will this carrier work with a proper sized dirtbike?

Stirrr · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2010, 08:47:34 am »

No mudguards on that trailer, imagine the stone chips on the back of the car, never mind the bike!!!!

I&horse · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2010, 08:58:41 am »

Quote from: Stirrr on April 26, 2010, 08:47:34 am

No mudguards on that trailer, imagine the stone chips on the back of the car, never mind the bike!!!!

Exactly!!!

Etienne, if you have a trailer use it, I use mine a lot and I should have done so yesterday as I ran out of juice 5 odd km from home

Etienne2T · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:01:27 am »

Quote from: I&horse on April 26, 2010, 08:58:41 am

Quote from: Stirrr on April 26, 2010, 08:47:34 am
No mudguards on that trailer, imagine the stone chips on the back of the car, never mind the bike!!!!

Exactly!!!

Etienne, if you have a trailer use it, I use mine a lot and I should have done so yesterday as I ran out of juice 5 odd km from home

Did you have to push the bike back?

I&horse · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:06:23 am »

Quote from: EtienneNXR on April 26, 2010, 09:01:27 am

Quote from: I&horse on April 26, 2010, 08:58:41 am
Quote from: Stirrr on April 26, 2010, 08:47:34 am
No mudguards on that trailer, imagine the stone chips on the back of the car, never mind the bike!!!!

Exactly!!!

Etienne, if you have a trailer use it, I use mine a lot and I should have done so yesterday as I ran out of juice 5 odd km from home

Did you have to push the bike back?

Yes in sand! Called the wife to bring pre-mix and got karked out for riding alone.

To get back to your question, You have to fit a towbar, but the Clio's chassis seems a bit lightweight for that bike rack, especially if you go over lots of bumps, which inevitable happens on SA roads.

Etienne2T · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:14:38 am »

Quote from: I&horse on April 26, 2010, 09:06:23 am

Quote from: EtienneNXR on April 26, 2010, 09:01:27 am
Quote from: I&horse on April 26, 2010, 08:58:41 am
Quote from: Stirrr on April 26, 2010, 08:47:34 am
No mudguards on that trailer, imagine the stone chips on the back of the car, never mind the bike!!!!

Exactly!!!

Etienne, if you have a trailer use it, I use mine a lot and I should have done so yesterday as I ran out of juice 5 odd km from home

Did you have to push the bike back?

Yes in sand! Called the wife to bring pre-mix and got karked out for riding alone.

Haha! Ai man, maar ek was verbaas hoe ver jy op daai tenk kon ry!

Sal maar 'n tow-bar aan die mini car sit dan

Archangel · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:03:22 am »

Quote from: EtienneNXR on April 26, 2010, 09:14:38 am

Quote from: I&horse on April 26, 2010, 09:06:23 am
Quote from: EtienneNXR on April 26, 2010, 09:01:27 am
Quote from: I&horse on April 26, 2010, 08:58:41 am
Quote from: Stirrr on April 26, 2010, 08:47:34 am
No mudguards on that trailer, imagine the stone chips on the back of the car, never mind the bike!!!!

Exactly!!!

Etienne, if you have a trailer use it, I use mine a lot and I should have done so yesterday as I ran out of juice 5 odd km from home

Did you have to push the bike back?

Yes in sand! Called the wife to bring pre-mix and got karked out for riding alone.

Haha! Ai man, maar ek was verbaas hoe ver jy op daai tenk kon ry!

Sal maar 'n tow-bar aan die mini car sit dan

Jy moes maar eerder vir my gebel het...

lecap · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2010, 09:05:50 am »

Most passenger car towbars are rated for a supported load of 50kg (smaller cars) to 75kg (full size like a Merc.).

That tells you how much load you can carry on any type of rear carrier, although you have to take off the towbar supported load already as the (bicycle) carrier often has considerably more overhang.

Do yourself a favor and drive a car with a heavy trailer for a day and you'll realise quickly that overloaded trailers, roof racks AND rear carriers are NOT funny.

Tuareg · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2010, 03:28:00 pm »

Etienne.......
I think this is what you're after

The bike carrier is pretty useful, as well..........