Trunk Mount - Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack & New MT Bike - Toyota Yaris Forums

Revsson · 07-10-2009, 02:42 AM

Thanks for the pics. I have a Saris Bones but with the ability to carry 3 bikes.
That carrier has 4 legs instead of three, which just seems more stable.
I haven't even tried it out yet on the Yaris. Usually, it is just my own bike, but I
thought I would like the ability to transport a couple of friend's bikes.
Only downside is that the 3 bike carrier sticks out farther. Perhaps I should trade
someone. My carpooling buddy with the Yaris has a bike carrier that is smaller,
(non-Saris), but I don't like the way it is secured to the car, and his has to be slightly
off-center due to the rear wiper. I like the way the Saris clears the wiper.

I had seen some posts from a year or so ago that used the hitch mount, which looked
rather clean. However, there was a lot of discussion, both pro and con about not
mounting a trailer hitch, even for a bicycle.

BTW, Saris is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Just had a get a plug in for the Badger State !!

kuyachris84 · 07-10-2009, 07:03 AM

i remember that post with the hitch rack, looks very clean. I've seen a red yaris in my area with a hitch rack. I'd go with one if I could. The Saris Bones 2 isn't a bad rack, but I wouldn't recommend it for long distance trips. It seems more for short distances.

MadMax · 07-10-2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revsson

BTW, Saris is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Just had a get a plug in for the Badger State !!

I work with a guy who was Buckingham U. "Bucky" Badger when he was at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The funny thing is he worked with me in Sarajevo, Bosnia back in 1998, and this past year he took a job with our program. We are in different locations, but we talk all the time and I still refer to him as "Bucky"

Cheers! M2

kuyachris84 · 07-10-2009, 10:06 AM

I changed how the Saris is seated, in the instructions it says its suppose to have more of an arc... so I think the guy that put it on yesterday on my car didn't put it on right. Here's some pictures again with it reseated ... I think it's more stable now but it still worries me a little bit because the top arm that touches the windows leaves its spot a bit when a bike actually is hung on the rack. I'm not sure if it's suppose to do that...hmmm. You can see this in the last picture.. One problem I found so far is that there are black plastic screws to tighten the arms and I'm pretty sure they can be easily broken so I'll be checking a hardware store to see if I can find any metal screws which won't break. Even with the arm (top arm... touching the window) hanging away a bit, it seems pretty stable... haven't driven far with it yet... so we'll see. ^^

Here's some better quality pics.

Revsson · 07-13-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

I work with a guy who was Buckingham U. "Bucky" Badger when he was at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The funny thing is he worked with me in Sarajevo, Bosnia back in 1998, and this past year he took a job with our program. We are in different locations, but we talk all the time and I still refer to him as "Bucky"

Cheers! M2

There is a television anchor for the Milwaukee FOX station that used to
be a Bucky Badger. Apparently, he is the only Bucky fired from that
position because he swapped mascot suits with someone as a prank.

UW officials didn't like it I guess.

kuyachris84 · 07-14-2009, 12:39 PM

k, thanks Revsson, I believe you're right. The first way was correct. So far its been holding up good the first way I had it.

07-10-2009, 02:42 AM	#1
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Thanks for the pics. I have a Saris Bones but with the ability to carry 3 bikes. That carrier has 4 legs instead of three, which just seems more stable. I haven't even tried it out yet on the Yaris. Usually, it is just my own bike, but I thought I would like the ability to transport a couple of friend's bikes. Only downside is that the 3 bike carrier sticks out farther. Perhaps I should trade someone. My carpooling buddy with the Yaris has a bike carrier that is smaller, (non-Saris), but I don't like the way it is secured to the car, and his has to be slightly off-center due to the rear wiper. I like the way the Saris clears the wiper. I had seen some posts from a year or so ago that used the hitch mount, which looked rather clean. However, there was a lot of discussion, both pro and con about not mounting a trailer hitch, even for a bicycle. BTW, Saris is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Just had a get a plug in for the Badger State !! Last edited by Revsson; 07-10-2009 at 02:45 AM. Reason: Added Saris location info.

07-10-2009, 07:03 AM	#2
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	i remember that post with the hitch rack, looks very clean. I've seen a red yaris in my area with a hitch rack. I'd go with one if I could. The Saris Bones 2 isn't a bad rack, but I wouldn't recommend it for long distance trips. It seems more for short distances. __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

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07-10-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	I changed how the Saris is seated, in the instructions it says its suppose to have more of an arc... so I think the guy that put it on yesterday on my car didn't put it on right. Here's some pictures again with it reseated ... I think it's more stable now but it still worries me a little bit because the top arm that touches the windows leaves its spot a bit when a bike actually is hung on the rack. I'm not sure if it's suppose to do that...hmmm. You can see this in the last picture.. One problem I found so far is that there are black plastic screws to tighten the arms and I'm pretty sure they can be easily broken so I'll be checking a hardware store to see if I can find any metal screws which won't break. Even with the arm (top arm... touching the window) hanging away a bit, it seems pretty stable... haven't driven far with it yet... so we'll see. ^^ Here's some better quality pics.

07-14-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	k, thanks Revsson, I believe you're right. The first way was correct. So far its been holding up good the first way I had it.