Page 1 of 1

Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 5:25 pm
by Theoldbaker
Hello all. Off touring around France in August and was wondering what the best solution to taking my road bike with me was. Can't seem to find anything for the back of the car as I have no towbar. If that is the case then on the roof is goes?
Cheers.

Re: Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:33 pm
by celica
Single road bike?
For security and ease on road, why not take off wheels and fit bike in the back?

Re: Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:03 pm
by AwB
I found the best solution for me was an all-Thule setup using their Wing Bars, adapters for the low m-sport rails on my 2012, and the OutRide 561.  Found an online retailer that sold this as a package.

I couldn't find a rear mount that would allow boot access easily.  Also a carbon road bike means fork-mount only and 6'4" rider means the 61" frame struggles to fit in the back with any amount of luggage. The front wheel sits neatly down the side of the boot, or between the kids!

No noticeable effect on economy at French motorway speeds - when you look at the profile of the car versus that of the bike you can see why!

Re: Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:26 am
by sid10
Hi you can get a bike carrier by BMW that fits into the towing eyelets on the rear bumper it fits 2 bikes but you can buy an adapter that lets you fit a third , all you would need then would be an electrics connector !

Re: Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:21 pm
by celica
[quote="sid10"]
Hi you can get a bike carrier by BMW that fits into the towing eyelets on the rear bumper it fits 2 bikes but you can buy an adapter that lets you fit a third , all you would need then would be an electrics connector !
[/quote]

How much and who can retro fit electric connector?

Re: Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:27 pm
by TimX5
[quote="celica"]
[quote="sid10"]
Hi you can get a bike carrier by BMW that fits into the towing eyelets on the rear bumper it fits 2 bikes but you can buy an adapter that lets you fit a third , all you would need then would be an electrics connector !
[/quote]

How much and who can retro fit electric connector?
[/quote]

Buy a kit from pfjones  easy to fit

Re: Bikes on my 2008 3.0d m sport

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:37 pm
by Steamyrotter
Or...

Lean the bike up against the rear of the car,
Reverse over it then just drive off.


Problem solved....
>:D