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First post on this forum. The reason I discovered it, was searching for roof rack options back when I was looking at buying the type R.

Here’s my FK8 with racks mainly used for my paddle board but just generally useful for anything.

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I just got a set of Rhino Rack Vortex 2500 bars. Do any of you lay down paint protection film where the feet and brackets sit for your rack set up??
 


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I just got a set of Rhino Rack Vortex 2500 bars. Do any of you lay down paint protection film where the feet and brackets sit for your rack set up??
Yeah I had my detailing mate put some down.
 


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Did you use anything special for the tie downs under your hood for the canoe? Trying to see how you did that
Here are a couple of photos. The straps tuck in when not in use. You can buy these straps (1" Nylon) from Roof Rack suppliers, but my wife made these, note the red stitching. The hole already exists, hardware was 1/4" stainless.

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Here are a couple of photos. The straps tuck in when not in use. You can buy these straps (1" Nylon) from Roof Rack suppliers, but my wife made these, note the red stitching. The hole already exists, hardware was 1/4" stainless.

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Thanks for that very helpful
 

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I have my Thule on it works great for being more than 17 years old. Solid as can be.
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How do you like that bike rack style mount.? I have a session 7 which is a very heavy downhill mountain bike and I want to put a roof rack on my SI but I’m not quite sure what style mount to use what keeps that from toppling over
 

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The wheels on my bike sit in a rail and there is a center support that grips the frame and keeps it upright. It is quite strong. Even at highway speeds, it is stable. There is a variant that allows you to disconnect the front wheel and mounts the forks onto the rack, That is super stable. I went the simpler route for ease of putting it on and off.

Some may say that having to lift the bike on/off is a pain, but I don't have a problem as the bike is light. Maybe in my old age it would be a problem but not for now. I find this is the best way to keep a stable mount with minimal touches to the painted surfaces.
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