how to lock the bike rack? in yakima, there is a key-lock which is useful for preventing teft
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I would think you would want to use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Trimax-TAR300-Anti-Rattle-Receiver-Locking/dp/B000CKRWL8
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Yes, The Yakima Lock Housing will lock quite a few Yakima accessories to the crossbar.
433647
Yes, it has both. The same key locks the rack to the hitch and locks the cables that lock the bikes to the rack. My only complaint about it is that the cables are just one to two inches too short for my bikes and it is a bit of a stretch to lock into the bike frame. I have to release the front tire from the bar a little to make it reach. It reaches the front tire no problem but if your tires are quick release then it is not good to just lock to the tire. Having said that, I love the product.
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The rack doesn't have a lock itself but you can easily run a cable across them. For the money this bike rack is awesome. We have used ours a few times and are getting ready for another trip with it.
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No, there are no locks. You would have to use your own bike lock to keep it from "wandering off" while you were away from your vehicle.
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There are two rubber T-Pieces that get locked in place in the tailgate when you close it. Tailgate needs to be lockable if you want it theft-proof unless you lock the bike to the loadbed. "Rack" does have a lock that locks it to the bike though. Have a look at this pic, but it really is an easy diy http://rackwarehouse.com.p2.hostingprod.com/images/productimages/thule/t501-2.jpg
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It has no lock on it. It clips on to your bike's rear rack. But it is quite difficult to remove once on the clips are stiff, and you could run a cable through the handle to prevent theft.
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Unfortunately there are no security locks on this rack to prevent your bikes from being stolen. Only fasteners to hold them in place.
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Terri,To lock the Mako saddles to your vehicle, you would need to add the Yakima Accessory Lock Housing as well as 1 Yakima lock to each saddle that you want locked onto your vehicle.Rack Attack
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The rack itself has a mechanism to lock the bikes in place, but we also used bungee cords. Those were used to lock the wheels in place and prevent them from spinning or angling while we were driving. We used a total of two bungees to lock in 3 bikes.
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What I do is take a lock and run it from the hitch chain attachment point (Part of the hitch receiver) and run it to the frame/tires of the bike (like you would lock the bike up at a rack). This basically locks the bike to the car hitch. This way the weakest link is going to be the chain instead of the Hollywood rack. (Unless a thief wants to remove your hitch, Hollywood rack, and bike as one assembly!) I have left my bike locked this way overnight in multiple locations without an issue.
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I have a small Master lock I bought at Home Depot to lock it shut at the zippers. I have my three bikes chained together inside. You'd literally have to tear it up from the ground and carry all three bikes at once or come prepared with cutting tools. There is also an opening through the back if you wanted to chain the bikes to a fence or pole behind the unit.
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An additional comment: When we go on a bike trip and have to leave the carrier and or bikes on the vehicle le, I use a chain with a combination padlock that fits through the side holes of the receiver and through both bikes and the angled reinforcement bar of the carrier.
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I've been using this rack 2-3 times/week mainly in the Spring/Summer/Fall for the past seven years and have not found a problem with it. My only problem, is that, I can't lock my bike to the rack if I decide to go to the market after a bike ride.
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It comes with two locks for bikes and one for the hitch. The same key work for all three. I found that the hitch lock does not work well. It can easily be pulled of the hitch bolt while clearly in the lock position of the key.
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It comes with a bolt (that bolts the rack to your trailer hitch), so unless the person trying to steal it has two large wrenches you should be fine. I guess a better answer is, it does not come with a lock anywhere on the hitch.
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Not really sure why Swagman doesn't answer these questions... That said, this cable and lock secure, the bikes (frames and wheels) and the rack simultaneously. The cable is readily removable/replaceable and in my opinion, the lock and cable mechanisms are highly functional and of quality construction making them easy to install and remove. The cable also looks neat and appropriate when installed.