Guest Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Hi guys,Im making a bike rack to fit onto the back of a motorbike for my A Level DT project, it'll basically be like a car roof rack turned sideways so the front wheel is up vertically, then it is all attached to the motorbike in the same way a top box is. I've got the design mostly sorted, I'm just wondering if there are any laws that yo know of about if there's a limit to how far it can stick of the back, or height limits? Cant find anything on the internet. And just your general opinions would look good in the project write up.Thanks Quote
Guest Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 why carry one, when you can carry two!!http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/motobiker/bikes.jpg~original Quote
RantMachine Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I was thinking about this very issue earlier today, I've had a bicycle belonging to a friend in my garage for half a year and now they've screwed their back and can't come to collect it - and I don't want to cycle it to their house because I'd have to walk back Quote
Mr Fro Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I was thinking about this very issue earlier today, I've had a bicycle belonging to a friend in my garage for half a year and now they've screwed their back and can't come to collect it - and I don't want to cycle it to their house because I'd have to walk back Car? Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Well I'm 17 and dont have a car, I have no decent mountain biking trails within cycling distance, my mum refuses to take me by car, and I needed a project for my DT A Level. Might aswell give it a go haha Edited January 13, 2015 by Anonymous Quote
Mr Fro Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Well I'm 17 and dont car have car, I have no decent mountain biking trails within cycling distance, my mum refuses to take me by car, and I needed a project for my DT A Level. Might aswell give it a go hahaVery good reasons! Quote
Whitey1984 Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I know its not exactly what your doing but something similar...ish.Same basic principle, not sure of any laws but might help with the design. A bike is only slighter longer than a full set of clubs including a driver!http://2x2cycles.com/product/motorcycle ... g-carrier/Good luck with your design, we'll see you on dragons den soon Quote
Guest Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Yeah that company actually makes a bike rack, but my dwesign is more similar to the golf bag rack somehow haha Quote
MonsterMunch Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Bearing in mind you can tow a suitable trailer with a motorcycle, would it be feasible to tow the bike with a bracket fastened to the bicycle handlebars, not that I would fancy doing it, just a thought. Quote
Chrissb6 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Hi guys,Im making a bike rack to fit onto the back of a motorbike for my A Level DT project, it'll basically be like a car roof rack turned sideways so the front wheel is up vertically, then it is all attached to the motorbike in the same way a top box is. I've got the design mostly sorted, I'm just wondering if there are any laws that yo know of about if there's a limit to how far it can stick of the back, or height limits? Cant find anything on the internet. And just your general opinions would look good in the project write up.ThanksHere's the trailer law's matehttps://www.gov.uk/towing-with-motorcycle2.5m is the max length allowed from the rear axle of the towing bikelol you've not even touch the subject yettry this one !!https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=canoe ... B640%3B401 Quote
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Trailer might be easier but I'm still on learner licence so I cant carry it for the time being. And im too far into the project to change now. But thanks for the idea, gained a couple of marks from it!! Quote
mealexme Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 There is a law about a motorcycle not being able to be overloaded. I'm not sure exactly how its worded, but I do remember it isn't exactly clear. I'll try and find it Quote
mealexme Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 The following applies to cars/bikes/lorries etc5. Vehicle towing and loading (98)98Vehicle towing and loading. As a driveryou MUST NOT tow more than your licence permits. If you passed a car test after 1 Jan 1997 you are restricted on the weight of trailer you can towyou MUST NOT overload your vehicle or trailer. You should not tow a weight greater than that recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicleyou MUST secure your load and it MUST NOT stick out dangerously. Make sure any heavy or sharp objects and any animals are secured safely. If there is a collision, they might hit someone inside the vehicle and cause serious injuryUsually they give a reference so you can find the relevant law, but unfortunately they dont in this case Quote
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Brilliant, thanks! My design meets all those points so Im good to go! Quote
Bogof Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Usually they give a reference so you can find the relevant law, but unfortunately they dont in this case Yes they do... http://Laws CUR reg 100 & MV(DL)R reg 43 which leads you to...http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/100/madeThe 2nd reference is to driver (rider) licencing requirements which may or may not be relevant to the OP's project. Quote
Guest Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Brilliant, got some good legal looking stuff to throw in now too Quote
Guest Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Interesting topic. I'm wondering how I might carry a 14ft sea kayak on a bike Quote
Bogof Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Interesting topic. I'm wondering how I might carry a 14ft sea kayak on a bike Carefully, of course! Quote
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