Cycle rack

[Exwindsurfer]

I have made a rough template out of wood and I have a mate who is going to make it in 2” box section and 1/4” plate, all welded up. The swivel point on the end of the arm will have a tube insert to support the bolt that goes through the plate and the arm. The bracket at the other end will bolt to the towplate and also it will be bolted where the tow bracket is fastened to the chassis, to support the swivel end. There will be a fixing pin going through both plates at the tow bracket end to keep it in place while travelling. This pin can be removed allowing the bike and the tow rack to swivel to one side and give access to the back doors. What does everyone think about it?

 

[Winks]

Amazing what old buggers get up to innit?

Looks like you've nailed it there Jeff.

Cheers

H

 

[andyjanet]

Nice Jeff but a lot of weight / leverage on the swivel pin, you might want to go quite heavy duty something like a kingpin steering set or a mini radius arm kit that can be greased as well as take the weight, 30kilo on a 2ft lever is a lot of leverage, you might want an axle stand under it if it’s out for any length of time

 

[Exwindsurfer]

My mate can turn me a pin down Andy on his lathe but thanks for you comments that’s what I am looking for cheers.