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Anyone tried the Saris Supebones 3 on a Z4?

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Anyone tried the Saris Supebones 3 on a Z4?

Post by skelters » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:07 pm

Been looking at Bike Racks for the Z4 and came across the Saris Superbones 3 (£290 - £325 depending on where you look).

Anyone tried it out?
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Post by MACK » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:42 pm

Seen a few pics of them fitted to e85s on here. I think ChrisD has one. They seem to work well
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Post by BradleyB » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:47 pm

I’ve got a solo and it does a good job. Just make sure the paintwork is really clean as the pads could grind on the dirt otherwise
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Post by markalp » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:57 pm

Cycle rack on a Z4.. I'm saying nothing :shutup:
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Post by Silverzedtom » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:36 pm

In short no I have never put a rack on mine... you will get a 55cm roadbike in the boot with the wheels off and forks dropped out though. Only a 5 minute job when you come to put it back together.

Not always practicle though, especially if you have other luggage in the boot
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Post by skelters » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:11 am

Seems there may be some confusion with the Bones and the Superbones....


Saris Bones - 6 straps

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Saris Superbones - 4 straps

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Post by chapeau » Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:22 am

I have a saris bones 3 on my e85. Fits fine and secure. Bike wheels in boot, means lights and plate are not covered so no need for a lighting board either.
I did fancy the superbones because of the retractable straps but could not justify the cost on top of the standard saris bones models.
Sorry but I never got a photo of it in place as was too keen to get on the road to my sportive.
One thing I did do was use superglue some old inntertube to create patches on the inside of the metal hooks on the end of the straps to protect the paintwork from being scratched.
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Post by skelters » Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:51 pm

Was wondering how I can justify the cost of the Superbones too!

Will probably go for the Saris Bones 3 and cover the clips.

There are pics of the Saris Bones 3 on the Google.
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Post by csquire4 » Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:45 pm

I have Saris Bones 3 that I use on my Mercedes E-Class and also recently started to use some old inner tube inside the clips to protect paintwork whre they hook on although the clips have never caused any damage previously. I also use magnetic GB plates under the feet (after cleaning the body work first).
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Post by skelters » Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:47 pm

csquire4 wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:45 pm I have Saris Bones 3 that I use on my Mercedes E-Class and also recently started to use some old inner tube inside the clips to protect paintwork whre they hook on although the clips have never caused any damage previously. I also use magnetic GB plates under the feet (after cleaning the body work first).
We only have Euro or Scottish flags on the plates up here. None of that GB or blood soaked butchers apron pish. :fuelfire:
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Post by csquire4 » Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:41 pm

I should have said other inferior country magnetic badges are also available. You have to be careful with these though, you get the impression they don't want to stick to the main body but when push comes to shove they end up sticking afterall :poke: :rofl:
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Post by skelters » Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:34 pm

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by Kierandc5 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:14 am

skelters wrote: Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:07 pm Been looking at Bike Racks for the Z4 and came across the Saris Superbones 3 (£290 - £325 depending on where you look).

Anyone tried it out?
Have you tried the seasucker bike rack I have one and it's superb looks the business and can be removed in 20 seconds tops

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Post by skelters » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:12 pm

Seasucker would be good.

Perhaps you can suggest where I stick it onto the car as I have a Roadster which had a softtop the last time I checked..... :poke:

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Post by Kierandc5 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:35 pm

Haha I seen 3.0si and just assumed it was a coupe. Just stick it on the bonnet it's long enough :thumbsup:

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