CaptainBlue

Some photos of the detachable towbar that I had fitted to my new R3:



And with the new pushbike attached:


Full story about the carrier is here:
http://rx-8r3.com/2010/04/13/thule-x...cycle-carrier/

9krpmrx8

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CaptainBlue

Harsh!

RIWWP

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9k, before you pass judgment, go take a look at his posts on the Hot Wives and Girlfriends thread.


I have no problem allowing him room for odd fetishes like a tow bar on his 8. Just don't make him leave

lilring

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that is a very nice fit. you cant even tell that you have it.. I like it

expo1

Well in the UK a hitch is an option.

rodjonathan

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^ didnt know that and while i wouldnt do it why not add another ability to the 8

Jedi54

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that bike is about the ONLY thing you can pull with our torque-less wonder of a car.

ultrataco

Why ride a bike when you have RX-8?

CaptainBlue

I also do trackdays on motorcycles and I can confirm that you can do "extreme towing" with a motorbike and trailer hooked up to the R3 to take your bike there.

terch1

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Ok?

bruce_van

I'll be the odd man out and say that I think it's awesome to be able to carry your bikes like that. For any of you who want to transport a couple of bikes anywhere with your car, this is probably one of the best options.

I would love to load up a couple of bikes with my girlfriend and take them to the beach for a nice little ride. Where can I get a hitch like that? It's totally discreet.

CaptainBlue

The only source I could find was Mazda itself: they list it as a dealer-fitted accessory in the UK. I couldn't find anything from Brink or other towbar manufacturers.

The carrier itself is by Thule and they have dealers in the States.

bruce_van

I tried searching online for someone selling the hitch in the USA, but no luck. Shipping from the UK sounds super expensive.

CaptainBlue

Probably - it is heavy! - but your local Mazda dealer may be able to get one shipped to them with other parts?

HiFlite999

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Here's another use for a trailer hitch - when there's a need there's a market!

There's even a video on how to use it:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...8541_200308541

CaptainBlue

CaptainBlue

Here's both Blue Rexes together:


And here's some more about why I had the bike there:
http://www.zrx1200r.com/2010/04/20/c...ombe-trackday/

philipchan

holy ****....is your R3 with 3R in it?