Notices
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017) Discussion topics related to the current flagship models LS460, LS460L and LS600H

Bike rack for LS 460?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 17, 2018 | 05:24 AM
  #1  
jrmckinley's Avatar
jrmckinley
Thread Starter
Pole Position
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,354
Likes: 555
From: fl
Default Bike rack for LS 460?

Curious if anyone has recommendations for a trunk bike rack for a 460 (2010 if it matters)? I bought a big bike rack for our SUV using the tow hitch but looking for a single rack for my car - my local shop doesn't show any matches for brands they carry to a 460 which seems odd. They show matches for a 430 but not 460. Thanks for any help.
Reply
Old May 17, 2018 | 07:07 AM
  #2  
fljones3's Avatar
fljones3
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default Saris

Originally Posted by jrmckinley
Curious if anyone has recommendations for a trunk bike rack for a 460 (2010 if it matters)? I bought a big bike rack for our SUV using the tow hitch but looking for a single rack for my car - my local shop doesn't show any matches for brands they carry to a 460 which seems odd. They show matches for a 430 but not 460. Thanks for any help.
Check the Saris website and put your car in the selection.
www.saris.com
Reply
Old May 17, 2018 | 07:19 AM
  #3  
Dave144239's Avatar
Dave144239
Instructor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 785
Likes: 225
From: NJ
Default

I'm using this one - https://www.seasucker.com/collection.../mini-bomber-1

I found one on ebay for half price, and used it all winter while taking my bike to indoor training classes. It works well, and is easy to use.
Reply
Old May 18, 2018 | 03:39 AM
  #4  
jrmckinley's Avatar
jrmckinley
Thread Starter
Pole Position
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,354
Likes: 555
From: fl
Default

Originally Posted by fljones3
Check the Saris website and put your car in the selection.
www.saris.com
Sweet, thank you. This is exactly what I'm looking for at the right price point. Awesome.
Reply
Old May 18, 2018 | 09:27 PM
  #5  
3GSShoe's Avatar
3GSShoe
Intermediate
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 471
Likes: 74
From: New Mexico
Default

Depends if your bike is alloy or carbon frame.

If carbon, go with the 1-Up rack. If alloy, anything will do. I would do a hitch rack so you don’t have to worry about your paint on your trunk being damaged.
Reply
Old May 19, 2018 | 03:52 AM
  #6  
Doublebase's Avatar
Doublebase
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 2,561
Likes: 365
From: New Hampshire
Default

Originally Posted by jrmckinley
Sweet, thank you. This is exactly what I'm looking for at the right price point. Awesome.
As far as I know this company does not make a bike rack for the LS460. What I discovered was I only had two options...suction cup rack (which are expensive), or custom fabricated rack atttatched to the two hitch hook points in the rear bumper. That's all I could really find.

You cant put a rear trunk lid rack on this car because of the drainage lip between the trunk and rear window. And you can't buy a rear hitch for this car, there's no one who makes one because they don't fit under there unless you customize and do some welding and drilling. At least that's what I found after some research.
Reply
Old May 19, 2018 | 04:57 AM
  #7  
Dave144239's Avatar
Dave144239
Instructor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 785
Likes: 225
From: NJ
Default

Originally Posted by Doublebase


As far as I know this company does not make a bike rack for the LS460. What I discovered was I only had two options...suction cup rack (which are expensive), or custom fabricated rack atttatched to the two hitch hook points in the rear bumper. That's all I could really find.

You cant put a rear trunk lid rack on this car because of the drainage lip between the trunk and rear window. And you can't buy a rear hitch for this car, there's no one who makes one because they don't fit under there unless you customize and do some welding and drilling. At least that's what I found after some research.
That's what I found too, and why I went went the Sea Sucker.
Reply
Old May 19, 2018 | 07:07 AM
  #8  
BMW7_LS430's Avatar
BMW7_LS430
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 128
From: GA
Default

Try this
Amazon Amazon

I haven't used it on LS but have used it on another sedan. Should function the same way.
It is very portable and folds into a small bag.


Last edited by BMW7_LS430; May 19, 2018 at 07:57 AM. Reason: Added Lexus compatibility information
Reply
Old May 19, 2018 | 07:41 AM
  #9  
3GSShoe's Avatar
3GSShoe
Intermediate
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 471
Likes: 74
From: New Mexico
Default

Actually Curt makes them.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...h-options.html

My hitch is on back order even though they say that it won’t fit.
Reply
Old May 19, 2018 | 08:05 AM
  #10  
Doublebase's Avatar
Doublebase
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 2,561
Likes: 365
From: New Hampshire
Default

Originally Posted by 3GSShoe
Actually Curt makes them.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...h-options.html

My hitch is on back order even though they say that it won’t fit.
wow, never seen this one before. I'd say this is the best solution to a bike rack, in terms of cost and ease of use.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Johnny Rad
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
7
Mar 2, 2019 06:23 PM
Igoboe
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
7
Dec 27, 2018 10:26 AM
dsorndoff
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
0
Jun 17, 2018 07:23 PM
FreshAir
IS C
4
Aug 13, 2013 10:00 AM
airtime
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
2
Mar 10, 2008 04:39 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:20 AM.