Bike Rack Complete

njgilligan · 12-10-2011, 02:23 PM

I just picked up a bike rack for my newly installed trailer hitch, and I was so excited to see both of my favorite toys together that I had to share:

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hyperion667 · 12-10-2011, 03:21 PM

haha, both the favorites.....cool.......
ever get any sweat for the un visable plate? just wondering.....
they've gotten stricter about that in NC......no plate frames that cover
'information' etc.......

njgilligan · 12-10-2011, 03:28 PM

I am a little worried about that. I haven't had it out much yet (I just picked up the rack today), but I've seen plenty of bike racks on the road before so hopefully it won't be a big deal. In MA we have to have front plates as well, so I would hope that having the rear covered wouldn't be too big of a deal. I guess time will tell.

Before this, I would stuff the bike in the trunk with the seats folded down, so at least now I don't have to choose between bringing my bike or bringing my friends. For that, the risk is worth it.

OGCLK320 · 12-10-2011, 09:21 PM

Should have gotten the roof rack and bike mount, wayyyyy sickerrr!!!! and you can put cargo attachments and snowboard or ski attachments. and it looks better than a bike on your trunk and a trailer hitch on your mercedes coupe. haha

OGCLK320 · 12-10-2011, 09:22 PM

But hey, its your car! enjoy!

njgilligan · 12-10-2011, 10:46 PM

I spent a fair bit of time trying to decide between the roof rack and the hitch rack. I decided on the hitch rack for a few reasons. Firstly I didn't want to have a roof rack on my car all the time, which I think looks way more lame than a trailer hitch. Secondly, I think my bike will stay cleaner, or at least more bug free behind the car than on top. Thirdly, I now have the capability to tow a small boat or jet-ski.

Besides, I already have the ski-sack, so no need for a ski rack as well. I could even get a small camper trailer and have the fastest mobile home system you've ever seen!

Pancho · 12-14-2011, 12:03 AM

Where did you get the receiver hitch ?

njgilligan · 12-14-2011, 09:21 AM

Advance Auto Parts. I paid $167.07 including shipping, but this was after applying a 15% off coupon code I found online. (AAP15OFF)

Also, I highly recommend using fatwallet.com if you're not already. I got another 7.5% cash back for this purchase. I'm in no way affiliated, but it's worth checking out.

12-10-2011, 03:21 PM	#2
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,019 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	haha, both the favorites.....cool....... ever get any sweat for the un visable plate? just wondering..... they've gotten stricter about that in NC......no plate frames that cover 'information' etc....... __________________

12-10-2011, 09:21 PM	#4
OGCLK320 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 356 Drives: 98 CLK 320	Should have gotten the roof rack and bike mount, wayyyyy sickerrr!!!! and you can put cargo attachments and snowboard or ski attachments. and it looks better than a bike on your trunk and a trailer hitch on your mercedes coupe. haha __________________ OGCLK320

12-10-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
OGCLK320 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 356 Drives: 98 CLK 320	But hey, its your car! enjoy! __________________ OGCLK320

12-14-2011, 12:03 AM	#7
Pancho Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Amber waves of grain. Posts: 465 Drives: 2000 CLK430 Cabriolet	Where did you get the receiver hitch ? __________________ CLK430 Cabriolet, bought it new in year 2000, Chassis# W208, Trans#722.623, Engine #113.943

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12-10-2011, 03:28 PM	#3
njgilligan Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston Area, MA Posts: 226 Drives: 2001 CLK55	I am a little worried about that. I haven't had it out much yet (I just picked up the rack today), but I've seen plenty of bike racks on the road before so hopefully it won't be a big deal. In MA we have to have front plates as well, so I would hope that having the rear covered wouldn't be too big of a deal. I guess time will tell. Before this, I would stuff the bike in the trunk with the seats folded down, so at least now I don't have to choose between bringing my bike or bringing my friends. For that, the risk is worth it.

12-10-2011, 10:46 PM	#6
njgilligan Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston Area, MA Posts: 226 Drives: 2001 CLK55	I spent a fair bit of time trying to decide between the roof rack and the hitch rack. I decided on the hitch rack for a few reasons. Firstly I didn't want to have a roof rack on my car all the time, which I think looks way more lame than a trailer hitch. Secondly, I think my bike will stay cleaner, or at least more bug free behind the car than on top. Thirdly, I now have the capability to tow a small boat or jet-ski. Besides, I already have the ski-sack, so no need for a ski rack as well. I could even get a small camper trailer and have the fastest mobile home system you've ever seen!

12-14-2011, 09:21 AM	#8
njgilligan Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston Area, MA Posts: 226 Drives: 2001 CLK55	Advance Auto Parts. I paid $167.07 including shipping, but this was after applying a 15% off coupon code I found online. (AAP15OFF) Also, I highly recommend using fatwallet.com if you're not already. I got another 7.5% cash back for this purchase. I'm in no way affiliated, but it's worth checking out.

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