Tsingson Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Has anyone mounted 2 bikes to the top of their WD21s' OEM roof rack? I have done it but didnt drive very far. I was just wondering if the bars itself can handle the flexing of the weight of the bikes. I am using 2 fork mounts mounted to the front bar and the rear tire is clamped to the rear bar using a u-bolt with a plate that goes through the rear wheel. I am looking on going on a 3 hour trip and was just thinking about maybe squeezing a steel bar in the gap under the front and rear bar to absorb some of the flex from the bikes. Any ideas guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 the stock roof racks are a bit weak. Last I checked they were only rated for around 80 lbs. max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I wouldn't put more than 2 bikes on the stock, but it should handle those fine. You can get Yakima or Thule towers that fit the stock side rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeenyus Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 stock racks do usually have a low rating, but i wouldnt imagine that 2 bikes would be too much weight..... does the racks sag or have excess movement with 2 bikes on? if not then I'm sure it'll be fine for 3hrs driving, also depends if its pavement or 4x really i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsingson Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 the bar doesnt flex that much and it would be just freeway driving for the most part. no offroad excursions. i have already driven with them on for about 45 minutes and no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 i have the factory bike rack that is for two bikes. it is designed to fit on the factory rails so i dont see why another set up wouldnt work on the factory rails aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsingson Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 My rack is kinda homemade. The fork mounts were bought from performance bicycle and its a universal mount that can be made to mount anywhere. So i used the threads within the bar and used 10mm bolts with a lock washer to mount the fork mounts. maybe im just being a little paranoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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