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Originally Posted by Frodo
(1) Seems like the bike, as mounted, juts way to the passenger side (as opposed to being more or less centered). Probably not a huge issue...I guess you just kinda have to keep that in mind if/when passing someone, eh?
(2) You ever get pulled over for having no readable tag when you have this mounted with a bike in place?
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With the 1-Up rack you can skew the bike one way or another depending on where you set the arms that hook over the tires. I think the photo angle is deceiving here. Either way the bike doesn’t extend past the mirrors on either side of the car.
I haven’t used the rack a ton, but I haven’t been pulled over for it or my driving habits. I figure it’s worth the risk as I only put the rack on when I know I will have a bike with me. On my Subaru I drive around all summer with the a Yakima hitch rack that blocks the plate when it’s in the flipped up position. I’ve never had problems with that either.
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Originally Posted by robdelorenzo
Where is the rear tow hook located? I am ashamed to admit that my car has only been winched onto a flatbed from the front.
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The rear tow hook is centered in the impact beam directly behind the rear license plate. To do the mod I scooted it to the right a few inches, but still hidden behind the plate.
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Originally Posted by imhighlander
If you're relying only on the expansion ball in the 1-Up hitch, are you not concerned that it could loosen and leave your bike on the road behind you?
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The 1-up rack I have doesn’t have an option for a hitch pin, so the expander ball is the only retention option. I do worry a little about the rack pulling out as I have found that the ball can loosen over time. If not caught in a timely manner it may work itself out of the hitch. I periodically check the rack and tighten as needed. On the Boxster I check every time I put a bike on since the receiver tube isn’t as deep and the bike is more exposed to the wind as compared to a taller vehicle like an SUV.