SeaSucker Hornet Bike Rack

antisocial83 · 04-01-2014, 11:24 AM

ouch! Yea i think i will keep this setup to my 5 mile non highway commute. and in the trunk for rest. it is terribly convenient though! Thanks for hitch link, i may reconsider that route....truthfully i need to pick up a beater truck/jeep for bike hauls. Anyways, i thought id share this as an option for anyone interested since i didn't find anything before i tried it out.
With an extra strap from the top i think it will be "safer", if the suction breaks at least keeps it from hanging off the car but dont know if i have courage to put it on hwy.

Read T · 04-01-2014, 12:03 PM

Thinking about selling my boofsquire in the next little bit, has a yakima copperhead. I think the seasucker might be a better choice for me.

Read T · 04-01-2014, 12:04 PM

Also, I don't see why people are flaming. I DD and track my 370z and cycle. Gets annoying putting the bike in the trunk when I can just put it on the trunk.

DR_ · 04-01-2014, 01:09 PM

I would rather just ride the bike 5 miles to the trail.

Meulen · 04-01-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

I would rather just ride the bike 5 miles to the trail.

Actually your right! lol...I usually ride 15-20 miles to the trail, ride the trail for a couple hours and turn around and ride home 15-20!

kenchan · 04-01-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by antisocial83

ouch! Yea i think i will keep this setup to my 5 mile non highway commute. and in the trunk for rest. it is terribly convenient though! Thanks for hitch link, i may reconsider that route....truthfully i need to pick up a beater truck/jeep for bike hauls. Anyways, i thought id share this as an option for anyone interested since i didn't find anything before i tried it out.

that's the way to go for sure.

antisocial83 · 04-01-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Actually your right! lol...I usually ride 15-20 miles to the trail, ride the trail for a couple hours and turn around and ride home 15-20!

ha yea i hear that, and do that sometimes....but i'm trying to set PRs in this mother! need to be fresh.

also if i get home at 6 and it gets dark at 7.....

batman_4 · 06-02-2014, 09:28 PM

I actually have a Talon SS and considering the Hornet for its compact size due to traveling. I don't see much of an issue with SeaSucker, been using it for the past 2 yrs now and have never had an accident. Only issue was a couple months ago when 1 suction cup lost 'suction' but the other 2 had no issue doing the job (mind you Talon has 3 suctions cups).

OP is there a reason why you chose the Hornet vs Talon aside from size and price?

Only thing keeping me from selling my old Talon and picking up a Hornet was the use of the 'extra strap'....but now that I see how you implemented it I'm more in favor.

04-01-2014, 12:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Thinking about selling my boofsquire in the next little bit, has a yakima copperhead. I think the seasucker might be a better choice for me. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

04-01-2014, 12:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Also, I don't see why people are flaming. I DD and track my 370z and cycle. Gets annoying putting the bike in the trunk when I can just put it on the trunk. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

04-01-2014, 01:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	I would rather just ride the bike 5 miles to the trail. Zteve and Meulen like this.

06-02-2014, 09:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	I actually have a Talon SS and considering the Hornet for its compact size due to traveling. I don't see much of an issue with SeaSucker, been using it for the past 2 yrs now and have never had an accident. Only issue was a couple months ago when 1 suction cup lost 'suction' but the other 2 had no issue doing the job (mind you Talon has 3 suctions cups). OP is there a reason why you chose the Hornet vs Talon aside from size and price? Only thing keeping me from selling my old Talon and picking up a Hornet was the use of the 'extra strap'....but now that I see how you implemented it I'm more in favor. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

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04-01-2014, 11:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
antisocial83 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: mckinney Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	ouch! Yea i think i will keep this setup to my 5 mile non highway commute. and in the trunk for rest. it is terribly convenient though! Thanks for hitch link, i may reconsider that route....truthfully i need to pick up a beater truck/jeep for bike hauls. Anyways, i thought id share this as an option for anyone interested since i didn't find anything before i tried it out. With an extra strap from the top i think it will be "safer", if the suction breaks at least keeps it from hanging off the car but dont know if i have courage to put it on hwy.