Expert Answers about Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Difficulty Removing Locking Knob on Surco Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack
- If you are talking about the locking knob on the Surco spare tire bike rack # BT300 then unless it is unlocked the knob will just spin. Sometimes you have to put tension on the knob by pushing in or pulling out on it while turning it.
If you are talking about another part of the rack, let me know and I can help troubleshoot further.
view full answer... - How to Unlock and Loosen the Knob on a Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack
- If the key itself is not turning then remove the key and try some spray lubricant to lubricate the internal mechanisms then try the key again. If it is the knob that is not turning (or if it just turns and turns) then the knob is still locked. It has to be fully unlocked for the knob to engage so you can loosen it and remove the bike rack.
If you still have problems let me know and I can help troubleshoot further.
view full answer... - How to Remove Thule TH963PRO Spare Me 2 Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack
- The fact that the locking knob continues to spin without engaging would indicate that the lock has not unlocked. Thule recommends working the key back and forth at the same time you're turning the knob. What can also be helpful in freeing the lock tumblers is to insert the key, then give the end of the key a rap with a rubber or wooden mallet. You don't want to go super-medieval on it, or use a metal hammer as it could damage the lock but you'll want to deliver enough of a shock that the...
view full answer... - Unlocking Yakima Locking Knob That Does Not Have a Lock Core Cylinder In Place
- Inside your Locking Knob for Yakima SpareTime Bike Rack # 8890239 there is a slot that the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07202 slide into and operates the latch mechanism on your knob.
As you do not have a lock cylinder currently in your knob you will be able to place a small tip screw driver into this slot and slide it back into the unlocked position. You may need to use some penetrating oil inside this if the latch is siezed due to being exposed to dirt and moisture.
Without...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Removing Cover from Thule Locking Cylinder Knob
- Thanks for the photo and explanation of the issue. The plastic lock cylinder plug in the older model of the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO will likely require a you to carefully drill out the plug at this point. Use a small drill bit and gradually get larger as needed without going too deep to remove the plug. You will need to find a way to rotate the plug 90 degrees to release or completely drill it out so you can use the lock cylinder in its place.
I've attached a video shat...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Yakima Sparetime Bike Rack with Frozen Locking Knob
- Usually the locking knobs on racks will also require you to push (or pull) on them while turning to get them to engage with the internal release mechanism that loosens the rack. If the lock mechanism rusted/corroded while in the locked position it may not engage properly even if you turn the key to the "unlocked" position.
Applying a spray lubricant like WD40 or PB Blaster as you did is a good effort; sometimes these products can take a while to work. Often multiple applications are needed,...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Carrier Fit on Fat Bike Front Tire
- Thank you for your purchase of the Kuat Transfer 2 bike carrier # KU74FR.
This platform rack can be updated for fat bike use with accessory Strap Kit # APBK, which I see you purchased as well.
We have not heard of this issue with this rack when it is equipped with this kit and used with a bike that has compatible tire width. Your 4-1/2-inch wide tires are within the specs for the Fat Bike kit.
Did you have the ratcheting arm positioned so it is next to the fork tubes? If not placed in...
view full answer... - Can I Bend the 3-Inch Cradles on My Swagman E-Spec in Order to Fit My 4-Inch E-Bike Tires?
- I have an answer for you. Unfortunately, we do not recommend bending the 3-inch cradles on the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack # S94FR because this can cause damage/warping to the cradles. With 4-inch tires, I strongly recommend purchasing the Fat Tire Adapter Kit for Swagman G10 and E-Spec Bike Racks # S64679 to avoid serious damage to your current cradles.
view full answer... - Are There Different Angles to Attach the Tire Mounts on the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack?
- The placement of the ratcheting hook on the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack depends on the vertical angle that you attach the bike. If you are worried about contact with the bike's fork, you can attach the hooks more toward the top of the tire. I went ahead and attach some different pics of different angles of attachment to the tires.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Tire Pressure Leakage on Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Stored for 18-Months
- The tires on the Yakima Rack and Roll trailers # Y08106 and # Y08107 are indeed specified for inflation pressure of 40-psi. To lose about half that pressure after a year-and-a-half of storage is not at all surprising, but for the two tires that lost all of their pressure I suggest some further testing before you embark on your 2400-mile trip.
You did the right thing by inflating all three tires to the specified 40-psi pressure so you can keep an eye on them for a few days. If they hold...
view full answer... - Bike Nearly Came Off of Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack Twice
- When you say "Bike started to come off the back of the trailer" does that mean that you are using the T2 Pro XTR # TH69TX on the back of a trailer? If so then that could be the problem. The issue is that there is significantly more movement and bouncing at the back of a trailer compared to the back of a passenger vehicle. Because of this not all bike racks can be used at the back of a trailer or RV. The T2 Classic is not rated for this application so that significant movement could be what...
view full answer... - Bike Rack Options for E-Bike with Fenders
- As long as the fenders on your e-bike are shorter the Saris MHS Bike Rack for 1 Bike # SAR23MR that you referenced would be your best option for a single bike rack. The wheel clamps don't go up quite as high on the tires so they can work with some fender setups.
If you have larger fenders your best option would be the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 which is a 2 bike rack. It uses a frame clamp design so your fenders won't interfere, folds up and is really easy to install and remove,...
view full answer... - Is the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes a Durable Bike Rack
- The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202 is a well constructed platform bike rack made especially for electric bikes like you are looking to purchase. It is made of an aluminum and ABS construction that is durable and rustproof.
The EasyFold XT's dual arms are detachable so you can reposition them anywhere along the upright tube to fit bikes of any frame style. The clamps have built-in Road Dampening Technology (RDT) pads to grab your bikes by the top tubes or downtubes...
view full answer... - How Do I Install the Pin of the Inno Tire Hold 2 # INH120 Bike Rack?
- Judging by your recent search, I believe you are referring to the Inno Tire Hold 2 # INH120. One of the common issues we get about the metal pin/spring is that neighbors are not lining up the 2 tabs on the pin when inserting it into the hitch receiver. Once the tabs go through the two slots on the Tire Hold's shank, you need to rotate the pin either down or up to lock it into place. Then, after the pin is in the hitch and shank, that is when you adjust the tightening tension knob. I went...
view full answer... - Is There A Shorter Angled Shank For The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack For A-Frame Trailers
- There isn't a shorter angled shank for the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers # LC429756, but there is a straight shank # LC67HD that sits higher that might allow the bikes to sit above the bed of the truck so that they no longer come into contact with the bed of the truck when make tight turns. The spacing from pin holes from center to center is 8-1/4".
view full answer... - Thule T2 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Ratcheting Arm Will Not Lock
- I made a short video with a basic overview of how to insert a lock and then lock the arms on a Thule T2 bike rack like # TH916XTR. If you have followed this method and the arms still moves freely when it should be locked then there is a problem inside the unit and the arm should be replaced.
view full answer... - Kuat Trio on Thule AeroBlade Bars Does Not Clear Spoiler/Open Hatch on 2016 Ford Focus ST
- We can't have that happening! Let's see what we can do. Roof bike racks such as the Kuat Trio # RU01 are designed to fit roof racks and not specific vehicles. Even if the rack was not touching the spoiler on your 2016 Ford Focus ST with the hatch open the rear bike tire most likely would have.
How close is the rack from being able to clear the spoiler? If it just barely touches then it would be permissible to move all 4 of the roof rack feet forward a hair so that it doesn't touch. But...
view full answer... - How to Fix Over Compressed Locking Hooks on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Rack
- I contacted the manufacturer regarding the over compression issue on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY84FR which is the HR1500. They said it is a fairly common issue and gave me some tips on ways to help fix it.
First, they said to try and push the hooks down further and then release it back up. They informed me that the most likely cause is that the ratchet is stuck between points and that getting it down further will help it get back into track.
Next,...
view full answer... - Why Are the Cradles on My Swagman E-Spec # S94FR Coming Loose During Transport?
- One of the things to consider about the tightening knobs on your E-Spec # S94FR is whether the cradle knobs are actually tightening when you turn the knobs to the max. There should be no looseness in the knob and you should be able to press either left or right on the cradles without any movement.
If there is any looseness in the knob itself, this is a sign that the knob/bolt may be stripped or the shim needs replaced. We do sell the knob/bolt and shim as part # P197. Since this part comes...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Swagman XTC4 Ratchet Hooks That Don't Want To Release
- I spoke with the manufacturer and they gave me a few tips to help release the ratcheting hooks on your Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # S64665.
First, they said to try and push the hooks down further and then release it back up. Most likely the ratchet is stuck between points and getting it down to the next space will help it get back into track.
Next, they said if it is really on there and you can not get it down further you can let some air out of the...
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