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Re: Another need for hitches(?) (archive)
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Posted by Len Cacioppo on June 05, 2000 at 18:48:05:

In Reply to: Another need for hitches(?) posted by Stan on June 05, 2000 at 17:25:10:

: OK,
: I just got back from a specialty store which sells bike racks (obviously I'm looking for one for the 850). Neither the roof racks or the rear bumper racks are available for the 8's (we checked various major mfg's) and the salesman said the best way is to install a hitch and use a rack that plugs into the receiver, so the rack doesn't touch the car.

: Questions: Has anyone used a bicycle rack on their 8? If so, what brand/model? Did it cause any paint damage? Also, as above, has anyone installed a hitch on their 8?

: Stan C.
: '92 850iA

While I have never seen one in action, I have seen a bike rack and a touring bike holder on the BMW Euro Parts CD. I pop in my vehicle ID and it comes up as a part for my 850 (1994). I don't know if the parts are available anymore.

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