on 3/22/04 5:17 AM, karl filc at kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA wrote: >> I was thinking about putting a receiver hitch on the front so I could use > one >> of those cargo trays to mount the bikes on. Have not done it yet, just > keep >> in mind you don't want to disturb the air flow, but bikes should be fine > not >> much to block air flow! >> >> andy >> 85 westy >> I had a front rack on my '74 Westy. I removed it and now have a Fiamma hatch rack. The front mounted bikes would be covered in dead bugs when I arrived at my destination. I think rear mounted hatch racks or receiver racks are a better idea.
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