Have you used a bike rack with an F83?

[chris.r.lord@gmail.com]

I have a 2019 F83. I know it's probably not a good idea but I was wondering if anyone had attached a bike rack to an F83. I tried the back seat but it doesn't fit too well even with the wheel off. If you have used a bike rack I'd appreciate knowing the brand and if you have a picture. Thanks.

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by chris.r.lord@gmail.com

I have a 2019 F83. I know it's probably not a good idea but I was wondering if anyone had attached a bike rack to an F83. I tried the back seat but it doesn't fit too well even with the wheel off. If you have used a bike rack I'd appreciate knowing the brand and if you have a picture. Thanks.

Best bet is probably suction cup mounts. I thought about buying some for my F80, but unsure of the suction on the carbon roof. I'll just keep throwing it in the back of mine for now.

https://www.seasucker.com/collection...products/talon

[MethodRR]

Originally Posted by Conissah

Best bet is probably suction cup mounts. I thought about buying some for my F80, but unsure of the suction on the carbon roof. I'll just keep throwing it in the back of mine for now.

https://www.seasucker.com/collection...products/talon

I'm in exactly the same camp - sliding it through the rear seats with the front wheel off works well for a single bike.

I've thought about using the seasucker on the rear window glass and the trunk as an option....

[TractionControlDelete]

Originally Posted by Conissah

Best bet is probably suction cup mounts. I thought about buying some for my F80, but unsure of the suction on the carbon roof. I'll just keep throwing it in the back of mine for now.

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/best-selling-products/products/talon

+1

I like these. I didn't put them on the carbon roof directly - I just couldn't commit to it because I was worried about damage BUT it did motivate me to PPF the roof. Kind of a win-win, so now I use them worry free.

[icebiker]

Hitch mount is the most solid and can be hidden. But it involves some cutting of the exhaust heat shield.

Stealth Hitch Install Video (F80) https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1823057

[Silvrsled]

Curt hitch. I didnt go with Hidden hitch because that one drops the rack lower than the standard Curt hitch and if im not careful, it already will scrape the locking pin.

[codys21]

Does the F80 hidden hitch work on an F83?

[Silvrsled]

Originally Posted by codys21

Does the F80 hidden hitch work on an F83?

Yes

[G-Ram]

I'm reminded of an old Ford ad for an F-150.. Cuz a man needs a truck to put his stuff

[MMMM3]

Stealth hitch is well made and solid as a rock..

[GrownAzzKid]

I use suction cup racks and have had no issues. I have a RockBros 2-bike rack and a Zuos one-bike rack. Got both on Amazon, and both works fine. I will say the two-bike rack is more stable as it has 4 front suctions vs the single bike which single suction. I don't worry about either losing the bike or messing up the CF roof.

Wish I had a better image that shows the rack...

[henizwhoa]

Originally Posted by Silvrsled

Curt hitch. I didnt go with Hidden hitch because that one drops the rack lower than the standard Curt hitch and if im not careful, it already will scrape the locking pin.

Got a link to that backseat cover?

[Rich150001]

Although im on a F82 platform, not F83, I have a seasucker and took it on a 300+ mile road trip. Ended up going through a 15 minute flash flood storm with high winds and it held on fine.