Can anyone show me how to install these over a bar? When I do it it leaves the strap at a weird angle and it doesn't seem correct.
901039
Hi,The bar/beam needs to be long enough to allow straps to be spaced just wider than your shoulders on the bar. We used two bars (one for each strap) spaced the width of the users shoulders. This allowed the rings to rest in the desired orientation. Also have straps as long as possible to keep angle of straps as small as possible.
901040
If you are using just one bar for both rings then the straps will have a twist in them while you are using them. Ideally you will want two bars, shoulder width apart, that go from behind you to in-font of you when you are mounted on the rings. Attach one ring to one bar and the other one to the bar without a ring. Make sure that there is no twist in the strap when you put it through the buckle. Then you should be good to go. If you have just one bar, ( looking up it runs across both of our shoulders) and both rings are attached to it then when you start doing dips for instance it will have a twist in the strap. A twist is ok as long as you have the straps securely through each buckle. If you are using just one bar for both rings then the straps will have a twist in them while you are using them. Ideally you will want two bars, shoulder width apart, that go from behind you to in-font of you when you are mounted on the rings. Attach one ring to one bar and the other one to the bar without a ring. Make sure that there is no twist in the strap when you put it through the buckle. Then you should be good to go. If you have just one bar, ( looking up it runs across both of our shoulders) and both rings are attached to it then when you start doing dips for instance it will have... » Read More If you are using just one bar for both rings then the straps will have a twist in them while you are using them. Ideally you will want two bars, shoulder width apart, that go from behind you to in-font of you when you are mounted on the rings. Attach one ring to one bar and the other one to the bar without a ring. Make sure that there is no twist in the strap when you put it through the buckle. Then you should be good to go. If you have just one bar, ( looking up it runs across both of our shoulders) and both rings are attached to it then when you start doing dips for instance it will have a twist in the strap. A twist is ok as long as you have the straps securely through each buckle. « Show Less
901041
Doesn't matter what you loop them over it should all be the same. Make sure you are routing the end of the strap through the buckles or tensioner the correct way otherwise I don't know what to say
253217
Sorry I never replied here -- but here's a link to some photos of the strap setup (scroll down to the bottom of the discussion):http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=440646
1205159
That's a awesome question lol. I think you may be bent over to much causing your elbows to dig through the pads which aren't to Thick. They are inexpensive enough to try in my opinion. Just make sure you have room on your bars.
1746351
The only issue I had with this, was the screws on each of the sides. At first they would hit my factory roof rack bars when I would go over a bump. I placed a small piece of electrical tape over the screw and the problem was solved. The item may be wider than your factory rack so you may not have that issue.
462460
+They have hooks on both ends. I secured it to my handlebars with the soft straps also sold here, then no danger of scratching the bars or tank I don't think I would personally cut the strap off as I just use that left over strap to wrap and tie it to the tightened trap so it doesn't flap in the wind and also looks more secure.
2217971
I think I had the same issue when I set mine up. You need to use the small allen wrench to turn the screw on the bottom to feed the strap through the slot.
265292
Darcy, just make that the straps are threaded through the back and that when you pull the straps to adjust height, you are pulling through the clamp side NOT the side you squeeze to open the jaws. If you haven't gotten it already you will. just mess with it. lemme know if you need a pic...
2105338
Measure where you want the bar and then with no clothes on the lower bar, tighten by hand very tightly. Test your measurement with one item, such as a shirt, and make sure both sides of the bar are even so bar is straight. The use a ratchet tool with a lot of muscle or a power tool to really tighten hardware. I was sad at first thinking this was a bad design but it does work with the right tools and is a nice feature.
1663808
I have the same problem, and when I use the rubber o-rings it sits a little crooked, so I purchased the Hope Universal handlebar mount and that works a lot better. Also it sits a little higher so it clears the stem on the handlebars.
684576
Sorry, I can't help you there. Originally I thought I was supposed to use it around the back straps. But they're crossed anyway. Then I thought maybe if there was some way of keeping the straps crossed lower down, the pouch would stay up higher on the front. And the little velcro strap might do that. But it doesn't stay where I want it to be. So I never figured it out.
2046313
I had to just find a place on one of the bars where they would line up the the wire mesh. Hope this helps For the price i really like them but they could of had a better way of mounting them. I guess thats what you get when it says universal.
2164712
We had the same problem. Then we realized that we had the bottom metal bars where the top ones go and vice versa. Make sure you have the right bars in the right places.
77765
When I was putting it on the back bar didn't align perfectly. That said, if you put all the bolts in loosely and tighten them you will not have a problem. I wouldn't let this issue stop you from buying the racks, but I was glad I knew about it when I was putting them on. They look so much better than the other general fit crossbars that are out there.
1060771
Has anyone else actually done the modification M. Ferguosn suggested in his posting? Also, what 6 screws? I only see four on the side near the strap lug. Thanks.
307643
There is an arrow on top of the bar. Make sure it is facing forward. Somewhere I read if you put them on backwards, that would happen.
757448
Is it the feet or the bar? Use 8 guage wire to wrap the bar, space each wrap 1". may work on the mounting feet also.
768771
I had to put mine on a few different ways until it looked right. YouTube probably has videos on how to put them on. Sorry I couldn't be of any more help