i have BMW 3.28 2009- do I still need to buy the straps? I have no racks yet- Do these racks only hold surfboard? how about SUP? kayak?
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The rails are just the base for you to build from. Specific items will need specific supports that will attach to the rails. Kayaks have different carriers/supports than boards etc.
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This rack doesn't "do" anything. That's the beauty of it! You buy the additional components for whatever you want to carry. I'm sure you could strap a surfboard to them, though.
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I perfectly fits my 2011 328 . Yes, you do need the straps. I got for like 15 bucks at wallmart. I use it for my snowboard, and it works just fine.
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This rack doesn't "do" anything. That's the beauty of it!You buy the additional components for whatever you want to carry. I'm sure you could strap a surfboard to them, though.
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Hi. I have a local surf shop in town that I get all my parts from. Either than that I would say to contact the manufacturer, they are always very willing to assist. Good Luck!
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Mine holds two 33 inch wide SUPs on the factory cross bars of an Acura MDX but is is a very tight fit due to the cross bar width. On my 2004 Honda CRV I had to replace the factory cross bars with Yakima bars to make it fit. The units reduct the width 3 to 4 inches total so measure you crossbars and subtract the 3 to 4 inches. Also I did not need the longer bolts. Lastly the racks work great. I have used many other types of racks for surfboards and these are by far my favorite so far. The only thing are the pads are too narrow and made for round not arrow bars
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I just have side bars on mine. They don't even allow you to pass through to hook the tie downs. So I just put ratchet straps across it one in front and one in back. Made 300 mile trip to Myrtle Beach and never came loose that's at speeds of 70 mph. On the way back it was horrible rain and wind almost the entire trip back home and everything was dry. Would really recommend this product.
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budworm, the KJP 3 that I have came with several different straps for mounting on different hatches and trunks. There are straps with foam ends that are for hatch-backs with a glass rather than metal surface clips. Presumably the straps with the foams ends could go under and around the thick door, and be closed in the door frame, locking the straps. Then cinch down the rack on the rear hatch. The Pro 3 is for 3 bikes, but I have only carried two adult road bikes - I think bike #3 would have to be a child size bike, as I maxed out what room I had on the rack for my road and TT bike. The rack is worth every penny though - it's a tank! I have used it nearly every day for 3 years - straps have not failed from sun aging - I use it to haul my wife's wheelchair as well. Call Yakima, they will help you get the right rack. Best of luck - Lorenzo
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If you have a roof rack you should be ok. When you strap the kayak down these buffers really compress, so the front and back of the kayak might bang on the front and back of the roof while driving if you don't have a rack, especially over bumps. In any case, you will need more straps than the ones that come with this setup.
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Surf board mounts are better for paddle boards. Make sure you get the floaty back door and tethers just in case your camera dislodges from the mount. As far as mounting it on the paddle, you are better off with a roll bar mount or a handlebar/seatpost mount for a more stable capture. This mount is best for locations with the least amount of vibrations.
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The answer depends on your bike and setup. I have a BMW R1150rt and it has a rear rack. I had to remove the rack and purchase a GIVI rack for one of their cases and modify it to fit. Generally, the case has 4 holes in the bottom. These four holes have two inside bars (flat) and two outside bars (ridged). If you have a rack, then put the supplied bolts through the holes inside (on top of the flat bars) and make sure the bottom (ridged) bars have some part of your rack to hang on to. Tighten the supplied bolts against the bottom of your rack. All this will depend on your bike and setup. That's as much as I know - hope it helps. The answer depends on your bike and setup. I have a BMW R1150rt and it has a rear rack. I had to remove the rack and purchase a GIVI rack for one of their cases and modify it to fit. Generally, the case has 4 holes in the bottom. These four holes have two inside bars (flat) and two outside bars (ridged). If you have a rack, then put the supplied bolts through the holes inside (on top of the flat bars) and make sure the bottom (ridged) bars have some part of your rack to hang on to. Tighten the supplied bolts against the bottom of your rack. All this will depend on your bike and setup.... » Read More The answer depends on your bike and setup. I have a BMW R1150rt and it has a rear rack. I had to remove the rack and purchase a GIVI rack for one of their cases and modify it to fit. Generally, the case has 4 holes in the bottom. These four holes have two inside bars (flat) and two outside bars (ridged). If you have a rack, then put the supplied bolts through the holes inside (on top of the flat bars) and make sure the bottom (ridged) bars have some part of your rack to hang on to. Tighten the supplied bolts against the bottom of your rack. All this will depend on your bike and setup. That's as much as I know - hope it helps. « Show Less
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Yes, the clamps must be purchased separately. For the Subaru factory-original aerobars, you need part #E361SXA100. 4 clamps come in each bag. All four clamps are needed for each kayak carrier - 2 clamps on one of the J bars and 2 clamps on the second J bar - all to hold one kayak. You can fit two carriers and two kayaks on the top of a Forester (mine is a 2006, but there has been little change in the design over the years). But watch our for the weight limits on the aerobars - it's printed on the underside of the bar. I can see mine through my sunroof. On another note - loading even a light kayak into the Jbars is difficult if you are short or don't have a great deal of upper body strength. I wish I had bought something like the Telos load assist system - it has a neat loader that cannot be used with the Subaru J-bars; only with their own Downloader bars. I've seen some nice kayak saddles from Thule or Yakima where you put the nose of the boat on the saddle, lift up the rear of the kayak and slide it into place on top of your roof. Also, the Jbars barely fit into my garage - ones that folded down might have been a better choice. Look at all your options carefully before you buy the Subaru J-bars - they are a good price and they are very sturdy and do work well if you can lift the kayak onto them.
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I don't know what you use to secure your board but these racks will definitely fit the xc90 factory racks that run front to back on roof. Great value for price. I have mine on and have Thule ski system attached and it works perfectly.
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They are not make/model specific. Think of them as shoelaces for your rack; they will work on any shoe, it only depends on how long you need them. These will probably get two surfboards or one SUP.
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Hi Kelly, the issue is not only the paddleboard's length but also the board's width. The rack has a space of about 3.5 inches to hold the board, I'd say its not enough for a paddleboard though it's perfect for any other average surf board. Hope I was able to clear your doubt!
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No, the feet mounted easily on the crossbars (after I purchased longer screws - the BMW rails were too thick.) The two straps that came with the rack were plenty long and did a great job holding the kayak.
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I have a Toyota with factory racks that are wide and flat but my friend has a rack with round bars and she has the same Malone Wings. We both loves these mounts as they are so easy to use and work with any size kayak. They don't work with canoes just so you know but we both have sots and sit ins of various sizes and these mounts work with all our kayaks. The only thing I don't care for are the straps so I use NRS straps but other than that these are great! They screw down I would say on most any size racks unless the cross bar is exceptionally large and hold your boat very secure. Hope this helps. I have a Toyota with factory racks that are wide and flat but my friend has a rack with round bars and she has the same Malone Wings. We both loves these mounts as they are so easy to use and work with any size kayak. They don't work with canoes just so you know but we both have sots and sit ins of various sizes and these mounts work with all our kayaks. The only thing I don't care for are the straps so I use NRS straps but other than that these are great! They screw down I would say on most any size racks unless the cross bar is exceptionally large and hold your boat very secure. Hope this... » Read More I have a Toyota with factory racks that are wide and flat but my friend has a rack with round bars and she has the same Malone Wings. We both loves these mounts as they are so easy to use and work with any size kayak. They don't work with canoes just so you know but we both have sots and sit ins of various sizes and these mounts work with all our kayaks. The only thing I don't care for are the straps so I use NRS straps but other than that these are great! They screw down I would say on most any size racks unless the cross bar is exceptionally large and hold your boat very secure. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes, I lost a few last year and found that by going to innoracks.com I was able to get the name of a supplier that provided them. They were about six bucks each(!). I didn't actually buy any then, but will need to this season. BTW despite the fact that the straps come completely off and are therefore able to be lost, I like it better this way because it's a much cleaner look when the rack isn't in use.
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Wish I could help, but I'm not familiar with BMW's scooter. I tried that mount on one of my bikes and didn't like it. I've found other RAM mounts to work well.
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If your motorcycle already has a rear rack, the installation is super easy. The surf rack comes with a thick metal plate and a couple bolts that you use to sandwich it. The bolt pattern is sliding so it will adjust to most rear racks.