Seasucker vaccum mounted roof rack

[itrsteve]

Originally Posted by FrozenM4

Pretty cool to know that an option exists for us. I however would be pretty scared that the rack might rip right off the car at highway speeds!

It definitely doesn't. I used the sea sucker option for many years and it does work pretty damn well. The main problem was security, somebody could steal a bike off your roof in seconds. This became a primary concern after a $2k bike morphed into a $12k one.

BUT, I do like the idea of a sea sucker for those weird corner case scenarios like having a rental car or something of the sort.

For the novelty of it, I use to get funny looks with this setup.

[stressdoc]

I wonder if this would work:
http://www.discountramps.com/car-top...FQGnaQodiy4AIg

Might scratch CF surface though.

[stressdoc]

Originally Posted by Warranty Pussy

How about you ride your bikes instead of transporting them on the roof of your cars.

And then there are those of us that surf, windsurf, paddleboard, Kayak, ...

I want a F81.

[Noisygriff]

Originally Posted by Bonovox

I've been using the SeaSucker Talon on the M4 with CFR since last July. Its best to mount one end to the rear window. The carbon fiber roof is flexible, so there's no way to prevent the bike from swaying a bit, but it works just fine. It doesn't leave marks on the roof, though your pedals may.

On long trips, or if you're feeling the need for speed, I'd stash the bike in the car...which is the beauty of the M4!!

I'm reading good things all over the web about the SeaSucker Talon.

Assuming you've used the mount a fair bit since last July, have you noticed any marks on the paint fron the suckers?

I'm surprised when people question the desire to mount the bike outside the car. I don't want an oily, muddy MTB in the boot (trunk) of the car after a ride; I want to be able to carry more than just a bike in the car; I want to carry 2 bikes, because riding with a mate is more fun; I want to take the kids with me; I don't want to mark the leather folding the seats down; I don't want the inevitable skin abrasions and paint damage trying to get a heavyish bike in and out of the boot; and so on and so on...

[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by Noisygriff

I'm reading good things all over the web about the SeaSucker Talon.

Assuming you've used the mount a fair bit since last July, have you noticed any marks on the paint fron the suckers?

I'm surprised when people question the desire to mount the bike outside the car. I don't want an oily, muddy MTB in the boot (trunk) of the car after a ride; I want to be able to carry more than just a bike in the car; I want to carry 2 bikes, because riding with a mate is more fun; I want to take the kids with me; I don't want to mark the leather folding the seats down; I don't want the inevitable skin abrasions and paint damage trying to get a heavyish bike in and out of the boot; and so on and so on...

Agreed about putting a dirty bike in the trunk

[Bonovox]

No marks. I have a cf roof. Be careful about pedals. You can get a rack for the trunk.

[stressdoc]

I am waffling on getting a seasucker to haul my windsurfing equipment, plus occasional mountain bike.

Thoughts, advice? Seasucker has not responded to several emails.

[itrsteve]

Originally Posted by stressdoc

I am waffling on getting a seasucker to haul my windsurfing equipment, plus occasional mountain bike.

Thoughts, advice? Seasucker has not responded to several emails.

stressdoc , talk to these guys, it's who I got mine from.

http://shop.proedgebiker.com/t/seasucker-bike-racks

[DS8_photo]

Just wanted to share my experience with Seasucker. I've been running their rack on my S4 for around 6 months now with no issues. I just picked up a 2015 F80 M3 and used the rack on the carbon roof with no issues as well. I haven't had time to take photos of the rack on the M3 but here it is on my S4. I'll post some shots on the M3 when I get a chance

[chillindrdude]

Sick rig dude! DVO suspension is killer.

Lol. A 10k bike on top of a 50k car.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by Modphoto

Just wanted to share my experience with Seasucker. I've been running their rack on my S4 for around 6 months now with no issues. I just picked up a 2015 F80 M3 and used the rack on the carbon roof with no issues as well. I haven't had time to take photos of the rack on the M3 but here it is on my S4. I'll post some shots on the M3 when I get a chance

Amazeballs.

Where on the M3's CF roof do you mount the suction cups? From my understanding the edges are probably the best place to mount them.

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by chillindrdude

Sick rig dude! DVO suspension is killer.

Lol. A 10k bike on top of a 50k car.

Yeah this breaks the rule that the bike needs to be worth more than the car. I have put my Nomad in the trunk of my M4 once for the drive up to Big Bear. Don't think I will do it again. Total PITA, it is much easier in my truck.

[DS8_photo]

Originally Posted by chillindrdude

Sick rig dude! DVO suspension is killer.

Lol. A 10k bike on top of a 50k car.

Thanks! Yeah.. This combo turns a lot of heads when I'm running up to Mammoth or Big Bear.

Originally Posted by ex o

Amazeballs.

Where on the M3's CF roof do you mount the suction cups? From my understanding the edges are probably the best place to mount them.

The front one mounts to the window and leading edge of the roof. The rear one isn't near an edge.

Originally Posted by Salespunk

Yeah this breaks the rule that the bike needs to be worth more than the car. I have put my Nomad in the trunk of my M4 once for the drive up to Big Bear. Don't think I will do it again. Total PITA, it is much easier in my truck.

This rack is so easy to set up. I'll never put my bike in the trunk again.

[DS8_photo]

Originally Posted by chillindrdude

Sick rig dude! DVO suspension is killer.

Lol. A 10k bike on top of a 50k car.

On a side note I'm selling the Nomad for $6,700 and it's the CC XX1 build (2015)

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by Modphoto

On a side note I'm selling the Nomad for $6,700 and it's the CC XX1 build (2015)

My question is why sell the bike? Just ready to try something new? I have a Nomad right now (my second) with an 11/6 and pimptastic build along with an HD3. My HD3 hasn't been touched in months!

[DS8_photo]

Originally Posted by Salespunk

My question is why sell the bike? Just ready to try something new? I have a Nomad right now (my second) with an 11/6 and pimptastic build along with an HD3. My HD3 hasn't been touched in months!

I've been road biking more this year and my Nomad just sits there. It's such an amazing bike and build that I hate to see it there collecting dust. I got a killer deal on it from the owner of DVO Suspension so I wanted to pass it on to someone who would ride it more than me.

[Intensemojo]

I bought a truck

[1NYCGUY]

I am on day 3 of using the Seasucker Talon to transport my bike to and from my local group ride.

Took a little effort to get it to attach given the lines of the roof but so far it works flawlessly.

[stressdoc]

Originally Posted by 1NYCGUY

I am on day 3 of using the Seasucker Talon to transport my bike to and from my local group ride.

Took a little effort to get it to attach given the lines of the roof but so far it works flawlessly.

Cape Henry in First landing?

[samlikesbikes]

Originally Posted by ChipfromRI

For bicycles

Quick release the wheels. Place frame and wheels in trunk and maybe back seat. No roof racks, ever. Ever!

Dear Freds. Do not use a bike rack on the M3/4. Yes, Freds, this means you.

I disagree fully, I wouldn't consider myself a fred (cat 2 road and track) and I just bought one of these for my f82, I know I can fit 2 bikes in the back, but with something like the silverstone interior, who would want to risk all the grease marks? I'd rather just throw em' on the roof and be done with it.

[Damasconian]

I have used the standard GoPro suction mount all over my car for a year and it works great. Never had a problem with the CF roof, but looking back it is more difficult to get a perfect fit first try.

I also like how the CF roof looks when camera is placed about 8" behind the windshield.

[1NYCGUY]

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Cape Henry in First landing?

No, but I do ride "around" that area. I'm a road rider with TriPower out of Conte's Bike shop.