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Jun 18, 2008 | 04:24 PM

1KLRTOY

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Bike Rack for C5

Has anyone found a way to mount a bike rack on a C5 convertable? If someone has been able to do this I'd like to hear from you..thx: flag:

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:31 PM

Michaelw

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I bought my 99 last year from the 1st owner and he mounted a Thule bike rack to it. I just removed it 2 months ago and it was bolted to the rear frame bar.

For pic see the old posting: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1819259

Jun 19, 2008 | 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KLRTOY

Has anyone found a way to mount a bike rack on a C5 convertable? If someone has been able to do this I'd like to hear from you..thx: flag:

It looks like the only solution is a sportframe hitch from Draw-Tite and the proper rack for the receiver

Jun 20, 2008 | 01:21 AM

Mark2ooo

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Uhaul sells that hitch for 150. It is not the easiest hitch to install. good luck with the install if you do go to install that yourself.

Jun 20, 2008 | 07:39 AM

serotta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1KLRTOY

Has anyone found a way to mount a bike rack on a C5 convertable? If someone has been able to do this I'd like to hear from you..thx: flag:

I take the front and rear wheel off and place the bike in the trunk, no problems.

Jun 20, 2008 | 09:38 AM

MIKE-C5

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Ride the bike and leave the Corvette at home ! !

Jun 20, 2008 | 10:43 AM

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Jun 20, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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You have got to be kidding me. A bike on a Vette?

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Jun 20, 2008 | 12:06 PM

damilleniumboy

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Mmm, but why?

Jun 20, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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JC in XTC5

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Jun 21, 2008 | 09:02 PM

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1KLRTOY

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Originally Posted by shannanl

You have got to be kidding me. A bike on a Vette?

Its my only car and I like to ride a bike, but not always in my area

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:07 PM

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Rent a van

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:17 PM

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ericdwong

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bucwheat

It's not a sports Ute, it's a sports car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shannanl

You have got to be kidding me. A bike on a Vette?

Quote:

Originally Posted by damilleniumboy

Mmm, but why?

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Originally Posted by MagRedConv

Rent a van

Your posts really help out the original poster.

Anyway- yes the only good solution is the hitch solution. I have a Draw Tite Hitch and it's great. I've used it for both a bike rack AND to actually tow a trailer with it.

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:20 PM

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MagRedConv

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I view putting a trailer hitch on a Corvette sacrilege, sorry

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:23 PM

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huh?

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1KLRTOY

Its my only car and I like to ride a bike, but not always in my area

It's your car. Put a bike rack on it if you want. I would think a hitch mount rack would work best on a vert.

Jun 21, 2008 | 10:26 PM

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ctvette2003

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Originally Posted by MIKE-C5

Ride the bike and leave the Corvette at home ! !

Jun 21, 2008 | 10:38 PM

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napacruzerc5

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Originally Posted by MagRedConv

I view putting a trailer hitch on a Corvette sacrilege, sorry

Not if you use the trailer for drag or track tires/wheels. Also the weight of the hitch just the right ballast for the rear

Jun 21, 2008 | 10:54 PM

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silverbullit99

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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!

Get a light duty trailer hitch and get a trailer hitch bike rack.. it might be ugly but that would work best ,,,, send a pic of it when you find something !

Jun 22, 2008 | 03:00 AM

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ericdwong

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Originally Posted by MagRedConv

I view putting a trailer hitch on a Corvette sacrilege, sorry

You're certainly entitled to your opinion. For me, it expands the usefulness and utility of the vehicle, which increases its value. Like the OP my car is my ONLY car and I've done fine with it for the past 5.5 years. I even have snow tires to drive it in the snow too

Last edited by ericdwong; Jun 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM.

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