Bicycle rack
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I've had a bike rack ( trailer hitch ) on my '98 vert for years now, no problems whatsoever. You can hardly see the hitch nestled between the exhaust tips - it's black against the black background of the flat black piece in between exhaust tips. Carry one bike on the outer holders so less chance of scratching paint when loading. Go for it, you won't regret it.
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GTTbaby - i am interested in a bike rack too - could you please post some pics of yours and info on the hitch if possible
tia
Bob
tia
Bob
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From: Wisconsin
Why? Some people want to use their Vettes to the fullest and I am behind them 100%. Cruisin the Vette to some State Park or Bike trail is a great way to use a Vette. Better than keeping it in the garage. Since half the fun is getting there, we are taking ours camping this summer.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rockwall TX
Not a dumb idea, I was looking for a rack yesterday to haul my bike out to Denver this summer, nothing out there for a Vert. So, next best thing will be to break the bike down into parts. But if anyone finds one, please pass the info on.
Thanks
Thanks
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From: Nebraska
Why? Some people want to use their Vettes to the fullest and I am behind them 100%. Cruisin the Vette to some State Park or Bike trail is a great way to use a Vette. Better than keeping it in the garage. Since half the fun is getting there, we are taking ours camping this summer.
Burning Brakes
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From: Newark Delaware
There are hitches for 'Vettes and there are bike racks that mount to hitches (I have three hitch-mount racks but use them cars other than the 'Vette) so this is totally doable. I have a convertible C5 and have thought often about getting the hitch so I have the option of taking my bike with me on 'Vette road trips.
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From: Nebraska
I gotta Ragtop. Though I like the idea.
Been doing some research Googlizing, Binging, and have had actual e-mail correspondence with some fellow Forum members.
I, and I think others, would like to see some pics of actual HITCHES. that have been either purchased or fabricated to allow one to attach a bike rack. I for one don't really want to give up the SS plate between the exhaust. I could see a removable SS plate that is incorporated with the hitch when not in use, but that is sheer speculation on my part.
Once again ... Thank you, this place rocks!!
Been doing some research Googlizing, Binging, and have had actual e-mail correspondence with some fellow Forum members.
I, and I think others, would like to see some pics of actual HITCHES. that have been either purchased or fabricated to allow one to attach a bike rack. I for one don't really want to give up the SS plate between the exhaust. I could see a removable SS plate that is incorporated with the hitch when not in use, but that is sheer speculation on my part.
Once again ... Thank you, this place rocks!!
Last edited by Drummingdad; Mar 26, 2014 at 10:19 PM. Reason: additional information civilization can't live without
Instructor
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From: Simpsonville SC
A bike rack...Seriously? Well after reading the responses I see it's a ligament request....but personally I would consider a "old Beater" to haul before installing a trailer hitch or modifying a vet to accommodate a bike. 
seems a little crazy.
seems a little crazy.
Le Mans Master
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Crazy for actually wanting to drive the Vette? Half the fun is getting there. Believe it or not.
Just saying...I've done worse & each to their own 
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Saw a C5 with one and used to have a pic of it, but can't find it...this is what I came up with on Google though
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...art=31&ndsp=33
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...96025009461381
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...96024878550048
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...art=31&ndsp=33
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...96025009461381
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...96024878550048
Last edited by PRE-Z06; Mar 27, 2014 at 12:47 PM.