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Date:         Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:12:53 -0600
Reply-To:     "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
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From:         "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front Bike Carrier
In-Reply-To:  <010901c40fff$48f1cda0$e2eefea9@oemcomputer>
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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.

-- Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com PO Box 401 7A Industrial Drive Pacific MO 63069 636-271-0567 voice 636-257-2067 fax 888-797-5994 - phone orders


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