I purchased one of these last year and what a great buy it was. A lot of thought and engineering has gone into the product. I own a Toyota FJ Cruiser, the rack clears the spare tyre holder easily and there are no rattles or movement with my experience. Honestly, I don't even notice its on the vehicle, as, unlike a trailer, you don't have that pull you feel and constant rattle of the hitch.
@oo0Spyder0oo3 жыл бұрын
How about the rear wheel protruding like it does, must make you wary when trucks are coming the other way on a bridge or something?
@darrenhill52063 жыл бұрын
@@oo0Spyder0oo Not at all, I haven’t altered my driving habits at all when the rack and bike are fitted. When I look in my side mirrors all I see is about a clenched fist size of the tyre sticking out from either side.
@MultiDesignGuy3 жыл бұрын
Mate thank u for this vid 10/10👍 Im not a dirt bike guy just little touches like grab wheel don’t try Nd manhandle it up and on.. yep i know obvious to most. The Ballard instructions were well ikea like a bit the tie down for foot pegs 🙄 jesus H how could i miss that!! Cheers Andre
@sexatica4 жыл бұрын
Good timing. Was thinking of buying one of these dogs
@davidstagg3143 ай бұрын
That's it I'm buying one!!!
@mxtvshow3 ай бұрын
they're a good thing. I still use my one.
@fasthally4 жыл бұрын
Need to pad the arm that goes over the seat or you will wreck your seat cover
@wooblebloc2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the san hima bike carrier. Looks very similar to the Ballards one but their are no tie down points on the rear of carrier. Kinda turned me off using it. Might have to purchase one of these
@ligma49072 жыл бұрын
Mine has tie downs points on front and rear ?? I brought mine about a month ago, gonna make 2 wheel clamps for more support but mines been unreal for the price
@pags19814 жыл бұрын
Sound investment, looks like good kit
@micar10004 жыл бұрын
after i bought mine, i had to grind the corners of the square tube before it would fit into my tow hitch..
@davecarter344 жыл бұрын
what about the number plate, surely you need a aux number plate from a legal standpoint, the cops tried to fine me the other day for just having the towball slightly in the way of the number plate, lucky i had the correct socket and removed it on the spot, fine avoided.
@mxtvshow4 жыл бұрын
Hi David, you are correct you do need a number plate in Victoira which I purchased from Vicroads after the filming of the review.
@boontahunter Жыл бұрын
got the aux plate just to keep everything legal and the indicator kit as it is wider than my vf ute ,also the extra bracket as was moving around on the hitch too much for my liking ,otherwise it not bad
@bradhaverkamp56854 жыл бұрын
hey I have the triton aswell and have just bought the Ballard rack. when I put the carrier in it has a small amount of movement. the bike itself stays solid but the carrier moves side to side.
@mxtvshow4 жыл бұрын
You may need a better tow bar mounting pin? my pin can be tighten which fixes any side to side movement.
@rossstarkey22544 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate, bought one
@RustyGrapes4 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend it?
@rossstarkey22543 жыл бұрын
@@RustyGrapes highly recommend mate sorry for late reply :)
@markwilton44122 жыл бұрын
Keen on this, but worry that the securing bar wouldn't be able to slide down low enough for my modern trials bike. Anyone use one of the Ballard's carriers for a modern trials bike?
@radtothepowerofsick13 жыл бұрын
How do you have so much adjustment in the turnbuckles mine are as tight as I can get them and they are still way to loose. The whole turnbuckle needs to be way smaller. I cant figure it out? Bike is a 17 husky 350
@mxtvshow3 жыл бұрын
I went to Bunnings and bought new stainless steal ones..
@paullisacahill61324 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that long shackle lock? Got a make and model? Have you got link to the bolt on fuel carrier?
@bradhaverkamp56854 жыл бұрын
how do u go with the tyres wider than the ute ?
@juz38712 жыл бұрын
Looks a decent bit of kit. Anyone know if they’re available in the UK?
@NyphronRising4 жыл бұрын
I have a ranger and the tow arm on the rack is too long. Did you get an extension or did you cut the tow arm to fit to one hole?
@mxtvshow4 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I had no problem it fits fine on my Triton.
@manuthapa33152 жыл бұрын
I had a kid bike didn’t fit in this thing .. complete waste of money for me .called them up but no help ..
@TheTapoutttt4 жыл бұрын
Hey mate I have a prado. Will I have clearance with spare tyre cover ?
@perth79304 жыл бұрын
No
@bella01674 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@samuelcilia83003 жыл бұрын
I made mine
@jameszbierski3913 жыл бұрын
Dosen’t seam to be on the store
@mxtvshow3 жыл бұрын
here is a link www.mxstore.com.au/p/Ballards-Bike-Rack-Carrier/BA-BR01
@wrussell34954 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for you when someone slams into the back of you on your day out lol hope it doesn't happen
@WillChivers4 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t the same apply if it’s on the back of a trailer? If it’s at the back of a car/ute it will always be damaged if / when rear-ended.
@wrussell34954 жыл бұрын
Yeah true But would you rather pay for a trailer bike and car repair or just the trailer and bike Ripair