Bike rack for Yaris? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarstar · 03-23-2009, 10:01 PM

I do.

Saris makes a roofrack that fits on a HB. I know a guy with one. I went with the hitchrack myself so I could save on fuel.

Coilovers on and working great. Thanks again Dave.

yaris prime · 03-23-2009, 10:13 PM

I have a hitch-mounted rack (currently too late for pics).
FYI, a hitch rack is the only way to go. Get the Curt rack like this one from the link (this one is for the LB) because it is easier to mount than the other brands as it uses mounting holes that are not way up under the rear bumper cover. http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11050.h...cleid=20077987
I have installed many hitches on vehicles and this was one of the easiest by far. It is well hidden, too.

Saggio · 03-23-2009, 11:13 PM

Cool, thanks for the info.

yarstar: Glad you like the coilovers!

jay · 03-24-2009, 09:06 PM

(Side comment) Nice TCR yarstar - you must ride alot?

(BTW nice machine as well, lappie)

yarstar · 03-24-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay

(Side comment) Nice TCR yarstar - you must ride alot?

(BTW nice machine as well, lappie)

Thank you Jay. I do tend to get in some miles. I race and the Yari is a great platform to travel to races in. Perfect for the solo racer.

jay · 03-24-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yarstar

Thank you Jay. I do tend to get in some miles. I race and the Yari is a great platform to travel to races in. Perfect for the solo racer.

Awesome

(I'm not good enough to race competitively). I go by the Gary Fisher mantra, i.e. "Anyone who rides, is a friend of mine"

Anyhoo... back to the thread...

dazarov · 04-27-2009, 02:29 AM

Here is a site where you can find bike racks for Yarises:

http://www.autoanything.com/

They ship to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada

jminshew · 05-01-2009, 06:45 PM

Here's my roof-rack sedan. I have to buy tires pretty soon. When I do I'm painting the steelies white =)

metalshark · 05-04-2009, 01:23 AM

I posted my home built rear rack today but I agree with the member that likes the hidden hitch. Mine isn't, but its cheaper. With my bike on I'm averaging 42.3 MPG week after week on the work commute. It costs too much to park at work so I bike in the last mile. From the posted pics you can see how I load and unload the rear hatch area without pulling the rack.

127.0.0.1 · 01-04-2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaris prime

I have a hitch-mounted rack (currently too late for pics).
FYI, a hitch rack is the only way to go. Get the Curt rack like this one from the link (this one is for the LB) because it is easier to mount than the other brands as it uses mounting holes that are not way up under the rear bumper cover. http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11050.h...cleid=20077987
I have installed many hitches on vehicles and this was one of the easiest by far. It is well hidden, too.

FYI this part 11050 fits my 2010 5 door perfectly.

rear rack is the way to go, more aero

BailOut · 01-04-2010, 10:06 AM

As has been mentioned, not only is a roof rack anything but invisible, but it creates an MPG hit of 5% or more.

My solution for transporting mountain bikes is a Class 1 Hidden Hitch and a 2 bike rack. The one I have is made by Yakima but I recommend Thule instead, as Yakima does not support Class 1 hitches and I had to cut off the end of their tongue to make it fit into the hitch.

127.0.0.1 · 01-04-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

The one I have is made by Yakima but I recommend Thule instead, as Yakima does not support Class 1 hitches and I had to cut off the end of their tongue to make it fit into the hitch.

no longer correct. Yakima has hitch racks that fit either 2" or 1 1/4" class I in the same box.

I just got a curt 11050, and a Yakima double down, and it slapped right on no issues

BailOut · 01-04-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

no longer correct. Yakima has hitch racks that fit either 2" or 1 1/4" class I in the same box.

I just got a curt 11050, and a Yakima double down, and it slapped right on no issues

Oh, nice! Good to know. I sent them a gripe mail at the time I installed and they responded that they had no plans to support Class 1 hitches "as the market for them is so small".

I guess they discovered they were wrong about that and that Thule was kicking their butt in this segment.

fmicle · 01-04-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fmicle

Hi,

Does anyone have any suggestion about how I could transport my MTB with my new Yaris? The manual recommends that I don't install a hitch. Which isn't preferable anyway, I like the unaltered looks ;-)
I was wondering if there is a roof rack out there that could fit the Yaris Liftback...

Thanks, Florin

Yeah, this must have been my first post or something, it sounds kind of stupid, a roof rack alters the looks much more than a hidden hitch, which I ended up going with, anyways

Here it is: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7431

Brian, those bikes on your car kick @ss!!!

jonismyname · 01-05-2010, 12:01 AM

i installed fork clamps along the side rails, and use a small u-channel with a velcro strap to secure the rear wheel. leaves the entire 4x6 area free for gear. hitch was $90 shipped, trailer was around $250, but harbor freight has other options in the 100-200 range...

YAR1S · 01-05-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jonismyname

i installed fork clamps along the side rails, and use a small u-channel with a velcro strap to secure the rear wheel. leaves the entire 4x6 area free for gear. hitch was $90 shipped, trailer was around $250, but harbor freight has other options in the 100-200 range...

harbor freight does have some nice trailers that I was looking at! I wasnt sure if they were DOT approved however.... I thought they were for yard work....

YAR1S · 01-05-2010, 12:13 AM

*reserved post*

for my roof rack Im installing by the end of the week.... I fell in love with contraband831 's setup.

FunkyCole · 01-05-2010, 11:11 PM

The racks for the XA will work

03-23-2009, 10:01 PM	#19
yarstar View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Absolute Red HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 264	I do. Saris makes a roofrack that fits on a HB. I know a guy with one. I went with the hitchrack myself so I could save on fuel. Coilovers on and working great. Thanks again Dave. __________________ AEM CAI, NST Pulleys/SSK, WR 4-2-1 Header, TRD axelback, R1 Concept Rotors, TRD Sway Bar, Nitto Rear Strut Bar, Cusco GT-Zero Coilovers, 1ZZ-FE 1.8L TB

03-23-2009, 10:13 PM	#20
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	I have a hitch-mounted rack (currently too late for pics). FYI, a hitch rack is the only way to go. Get the Curt rack like this one from the link (this one is for the LB) because it is easier to mount than the other brands as it uses mounting holes that are not way up under the rear bumper cover. http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11050.h...cleid=20077987 I have installed many hitches on vehicles and this was one of the easiest by far. It is well hidden, too. __________________ I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start !

03-23-2009, 11:13 PM	#21
Saggio Top Notch! View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle WA, Posts: 438	Cool, thanks for the info. yarstar: Glad you like the coilovers! __________________ Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah

05-04-2009, 01:23 AM	#27
metalshark MetalShark Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 104	I posted my home built rear rack today but I agree with the member that likes the hidden hitch. Mine isn't, but its cheaper. With my bike on I'm averaging 42.3 MPG week after week on the work commute. It costs too much to park at work so I bike in the last mile. From the posted pics you can see how I load and unload the rear hatch area without pulling the rack. __________________ Absolutely red, Drawtite hitch, CAI, Insulated Header, Amsoil 5w-30, Mag-drain plug, Red-Line MT-90 tranny oil, Scotch-Guard, Window Tint, Dash rug, Custom short throw shifter, Lowered OEM arm rest, Super-Turbo muffler/w chrome slash cut tip., TRD rear sway bar, sticky pads, front shock tower bar, RS grill badge, VVT-i emblems, Second tire set from Tirerack.com, DISABLED DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, platform- style locking custom bike rack. 86K miles so far. 5 years use now on ceramic wrapped insulated stainless-steel header.

01-05-2010, 12:01 AM	#33
jonismyname Drives: 08 liftback 5spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: adirondacks, ny Posts: 220	my bike rack i installed fork clamps along the side rails, and use a small u-channel with a velcro strap to secure the rear wheel. leaves the entire 4x6 area free for gear. hitch was $90 shipped, trailer was around $250, but harbor freight has other options in the 100-200 range...

03-24-2009, 09:06 PM	#22
jay Drives: 2006 Yaris LE 5dr AT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 41	(Side comment) Nice TCR yarstar - you must ride alot? (BTW nice machine as well, lappie)

04-27-2009, 02:29 AM	#25
dazarov I've made a post! Drives: Silver Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1	Here is a site where you can find bike racks for Yarises: http://www.autoanything.com/ They ship to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada

05-01-2009, 06:45 PM	#26
jminshew Drives: 2007 Polar White Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 8	Here's my roof-rack sedan. I have to buy tires pretty soon. When I do I'm painting the steelies white =)

01-05-2010, 11:11 PM	#36
FunkyCole View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal, Edwards AFB Posts: 18	The racks for the XA will work

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