[MrMayo]

I finally managed to get the bike carrier out over the weekend.



Although there is no bikes on it, it will hopefully give you a idea what it physically look like.

 

[Bandage_Boy]

@MrMayo, thanks for that, looks good. How long did it take to 'erect'

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Plus, do you have the additional rack for 2-3 bikes?

 

[MrMayo]

This was my first go at it, it took arround15 minutes first time, i didread the manaul and watched the animated video before.
I havegot the attachement, its in my booton the firstimage.

 

[sebaso67]

How much space do you have underneath the boot liner? Any at all for a kit and some extra's? Can you take a picture of that? Pleaaase?

 

[Mokoops]

Used my flex-fit for the first time recently, checked the lights worked on it, all ok but the car rear indicators and brake lights, except for the top LED one all stop working! Contacted dealer and was told that this was correct. I'm surprised as the flex-fit lights are quite feeble compared to the car's. Anyone else similarly concerned?

 

[xcfalcon]

I have just noticed that my rear indicators and brake lights are not working, I assume that this has something to do with the flex-fit interface as the flex-fit lights remain operating with the unit stowed.
Will be contacting the dealership tomorrow.

 

[MrMayo]

Hi, double check the lights are back in the correct position. I had this before and when double checking found that I haven't put the lights back properly.

 

[xcfalcon]

Cheers MrMayo - quick repack and we're back in business.

 

[Michael]

Mr mayo..we have purchased the additional two bike carrier and whilst practice fitting, we found that we did not know where the strap fitted, from where to where. Can you help?

 

[Bassa]

As I have the flexifix, I noticed that as I had not used it often when I did pull it out it was very dirty and hard to extract fully I found after a quick wash and a spray of cycle lube it has been better since doing this.Michael I used the strap to hold the bikes on the extension together a bit more stable not sure if this is what it was intended for , have also bought some other straps just to keep all bikes from rocking a bit .

 

[Bassa]

P.S. the last post re strap. Talking to my wife re the strap,nothing sadistic there by the way, she reminded me that we were told when demonstrated the other year that it was for attaching to the lever underneath to pull to angle the carrier down when loaded with bikes to gain access to the boot. Her memory is better than mine doh!!! I seem to remember it is on the video as well. Bassa

 

[Newmokkame9]

With the extender on can they still see the additional number plate that comes with flex fix or do I need another one?

 

[Bassa]

No other plate needed the system is completely legal with the other bikes on the extention.

 

[Melt]

Does the FlexFix bike carrier get covered in road dirt even before you get it out?

 

[DIYBOSSCAT]

Yes it does a bit as it's open to the elements underneath.

And as Bassa replied the strap is used for tilting the whole kit - there are slots to feed it through.

 

[wellinever]

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