K2 Overdrive Sports 2" Hitch Mounted Bike Rack for our Lectric XPs

[@andycsun]

I like that you also showed the original box. Taiwan and model number.

[@mcmadison3]

Thanks for this video! I just unboxed my new KAC K2 rack and the damn instructions don’t tell you to pull the lever to get it in proper position. Once I saw you do that, everything else was easy. Thanks again!!

[@badtuna73]

I'm glad it helped. Enjoy your new bike rack.

[@e3erockstar08]

Well-done. You just sold me a rack, sir.

[@badtuna73]

Thanks. Love these racks so far. Hope u will too.

[@johnsdla]

great video question, I have 2 Rad Rover bikes and one of those is a step through will they work well on this mount?

[@johnsdla]

Never mind just bought the Hollywood rack

[@badtuna73]

Thanks! Looking at the step-thru Rad Rover frame, the hook bracket might not be able to go down that low to secure it. You might want to contact the manufacturer (KAC) for help. ridekac.com/pages/faq

[@nanceo6351]

@@johnsdla what made you decide on Hollywood? I’m trying to decide. Hollywood is more expensive but maybe worth it?

[@johnsdla]

@@nanceo6351 Nan the Hollywood rack to me may cost a little more but stable and less tools needed everytime you load. Also each hook comes with its own locking key. And all keys are keyed alike. They have a hitch locking system that does not require any tools for a no wobble rack. Also like that the hooks are on a type of ratchet system and locks in place and done! The straps on the tires are also on a type of ratchet system. And really ties the bike down solid. I have used it 5 times already and love it. Hope this helps! Good luck

[@nanceo6351]

@@johnsdla thanks John… the K2 was on sale for $400 so I ordered it. If I don’t love it I will return it for a Hollywood

[@tedjilek1507]

Did you have a problem with the anti rattle pin on you Tacoma. I also have a Tacoma with a 2 inch receiver the pin is about 1/2 to short I cannot attach the lock

[@badtuna73]

No. That is weird. Could they have sent you the wrong pin size? When screwed in, I have lots of space to install the lock.

[@tedjilek1507]

@@badtuna73 There customer service not good sent them email no response

[@badtuna73]

@@tedjilek1507 Sorry to hear. I would keep trying. I am just surprised how they could have placed the wrong size pin in the hardware kit.

[@cerbytolentino9819]

I had to change the washer to thinner one then it fit

[@gregorymonacelli2257]

Can you open tailgate with hitch mounted?

[@badtuna73]

Without the bikes loaded on the rack, you can easily open the tailgate when the rack is in a neutral or inclined position. To avoid pinching your hand or fingers, just be careful not to hold the center of the tailgate when you lay it down. There's hardly a gap between the tailgate and the rack's main support frame. It really hurts if you know what I mean....lol!

[@rburn99]

You didn't show the bikes on the rack :( I'm looking for video showing a bike rack working with a Lectric 2.0 standard and 2.0 step through.

[@badtuna73]

Yeah, I was planning to but I got sidetracked doing other videos and work. But here is a video link of a guy showing how to place two Lectric bikes on the Kac bike rack (the latest design it appears). kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWqnHqJq7acg5Y. That's basically how I place my Lectric bikes. Hope it helps.

[@rburn99]

@@badtuna73 Thank you for the link

[@AB-th4xk]

Im reading some people have had this thing cause their bike to come off on the interstate almost causing major accidents?!😫 My biggest fear ever especially bcuz I have an 70lb ebike.

[@badtuna73]

Not knowing what were the actual causes why the bike fell off personally, it still doesn't sound good. I always make sure my bikes are locked and strapped down securely. I also shake the rack up and down to make sure. There's also a weight capacity of 120lbs (60lbs per bike) on this rack. If people exceed that weight capacity, they are taking a risk.

[@AB-th4xk]

@@badtuna73 i’m not sure but that’s a good point! I only have 1 eBike that weights 71lbs…If you only have 1 bike, would it throw the balance off somehow whole riding if I loaded the bike on the outside of this instead of the inside? Im a female so it would be a little easier not having to get it on the inside closer to my vehicle..I’ll also be traveling on the interstate myself mostly as well.

[@badtuna73]

@@AB-th4xk it's the max load capacity of the rack. So, you can have two bikes or one bike as long as it does not exceed the max weight of 120lbs. I don't think it matters where the bikes are placed. However, placing a heavy bike close to 120lbs would make more sense to be mounted inside rather than outside . You should be good on the outside with a 71 lbs bike.