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Old Aug 20, 2020 | 09:34 AM
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Default bike rack option: seasucker

Here is an option.
https://www.seasucker.com/
I have not used it myself. I have other cars I can use to transport bikes. It is a suction cup with vacuum set up.
If I had to transport bikes with my SC I would do in back seat or this.
Image off amazon site.

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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 12:43 PM
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For a bike rack, I used the tow hooks that came with the car. Luckily I've had two SC430 so I used the tow hooks on my other one. I cut the eyebolts and welded a pipe to extend it. With that, I was able to use the Yakima - RaptorAero Roof Mount Bike Rack. It's been working pretty good, I've had it for a year now. I can even open the top with no issues with the bike mounted in the back. Video and pictures for more details below.


The actual rack
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Tow Hooks Location
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A small bike
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Mountain Bike
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Mountain Bike
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Here's a picture of the tow hooks. FYI - This is actually a tow hook of a Toyota 86 Tow Hook. I got the idea from my brother. Just showing a pic for reference.
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My brother's illustration
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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Very nice txsoarer. Very creative.
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jspringato
It's on.
It is hard to see if you aren't looking for it. He bolted the front to an existing steel crossmember, and sandwiched a support on sheet metal behind the bumper. Looking forward to giving it a workout!​​​​​​
You've used this setup successfully to trailer your motorcycle? I've been tossing around the idea lately of getting a hitch installed on mine to trailer my supermotos to the mountains.
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 09:01 AM
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No problem towing this ST1100 from KY to PA. Trailer weights 500 pounds.

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/44561435@N02/, on Flickr
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 09:03 AM
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by https://www.flickr.com/photos/44561435@N02/, on Flickr[/ame]
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jspringato
No problem towing this ST1100 from KY to PA. Trailer weights 500 pounds.

That's a sweet setup! I have a similar sized trailer, so I'll have to find someone local to fab me up a mount. Thanks for the info!
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Old Apr 28, 2024 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LeslieRC
I found a bike bag on-line; it's made of ballistic material and lined with a rubber-like substance. The way it's designed is you take the wheels off the bike and fit them into pockets on either side of the bag and the bike fits in the middle. Best of all, the bag fits in the back seat area of my SC430 when the top is down. I ride a road bike and this system works well for me. By the way, I would NEVER attach a bike rack to my SC430.
Do you have a photo? Where did you get it?
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