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Transporting Bicycles, What do you use?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by madisonsfinest, Jun 5, 2010.

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  1. Mar 27, 2012 at 11:33 PM
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    brokeincollege

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    I just installed this on my truck today. To mount it to the track, I bought a piece of aluminum that was 1/8" thick, 1" wide and it came 3 feet long. I cut two 1" piece off then drilled a hole in the center with a 17/64 bit. So I had two 1" x 1" piece with a 1/4" hole in the center; got two 1/4" bolt that was 1 1/4" long (will be a lot easier to put the nut on if you get a longer bolt) and slid it into the track with the 1x1 piece of aluminum and tighten everything up.

    One thing I hate about the Delta mount is that, its hard to pull the lever open because the locking arm gets in the way.

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    brokeincollege, Mar 27, 2012
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  2. Mar 30, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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    "To each his own!" Good for you!

    I'm about to pick up a 2012 Yamaha WR250r, I could give two shits about a bicycle. :p
     
    SLOJAM, Mar 30, 2012
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  3. Mar 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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    Nice, just sold my 04 CR250 to help feed my mtb addiction. F##k'n bicycles are pricier than motos, go figure.
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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    novataco, Mar 31, 2012
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  5. Apr 4, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    Just ordered my Rocky Mounts Clutch SD. Glad I found this thread. I had been looking for a better way to protect the bikes when I wanted to have dinner or run into the store after riding.
     
    toyotatacomaTRD, Apr 4, 2012
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  6. Apr 4, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    mikewho

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    Nothing fancy, just use a hitch mounted bike rack from costco
     
    mikewho, Apr 4, 2012
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  7. May 9, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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    Use a tailgate pad, easiest and fastest. If you want to lock it, just throw a cable around a frame spar and through one of the tie down loops on the bottom of the truck bed...
     
    YukonLT, May 9, 2012
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  8. May 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM
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    Huh, I guess that's why I have two of each...

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  9. May 9, 2012 at 9:51 AM
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    Awesome pic man, looks like a fun day ahead!
     
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  10. May 9, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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    I mounted Toyota cross bars with aftermarket bike rails. Works good and leaves to truck bed open for drywall. Not that I haul drywall, but I could!
     
    Toytruckmike, May 9, 2012
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  11. May 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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    That is a very cool idea, didn't think of that, thanks!
     
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  12. May 9, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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    Toss it in the bed unless it's full, then toss it on top of the shell unless my tent's up there, then use hitch rack as last resort.
     
    Bobbb, May 9, 2012
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  13. Jul 2, 2012 at 5:31 AM
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    Do the rocky mounts clutch sd fit/line up with the notches on the inside of the bed rail? Or is everyone just putting them wherever? I am just wondering because I have some old Yakima skewers and the don't line up.
     
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  14. Jul 2, 2012 at 5:59 AM
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    I put mine far enough apart where the bars of 2 bikes don't fight over same space if they happen to be similar in bar height and stem length, which several of mine are. Otherwise, put'em where you want.
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Jul 2, 2012
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  15. Jul 2, 2012 at 6:40 AM
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    I got a cheap set and used bolts and washers to put on the rail. They don't lock, but they work great.
     
    DEEVON911, Jul 2, 2012
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  16. Jul 2, 2012 at 6:42 AM
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    Definitely the most carefree and effortless transport system
     
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  17. Jul 2, 2012 at 6:44 AM
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    Nice TOP!! I have a Preston myself, and a buddy rides a Bank...
     
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  18. Jul 2, 2012 at 7:27 AM
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    Are the washers in the notches on the inside of the bed rail or are they just anywhere?
     
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  19. Jul 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    I ride both road and MTB, so I got a Saris hitch rack that will accommodate both wheel types. Works out well and leaves the bed open for other items. Only bad thing is that I can't open the tailgate with the hitch-rack on the truck, and I have a camper top, so it can be difficult to get things in and out, but luckily I have windoors on the sides that allow access.
     
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  20. Jul 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    I just put em where I wanted, not lined up with the notches. I got them tightened down pretty good. They have been on for almost 2 years and never moved, and I use them as tie downs every once in a while too.
     
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