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Offline GeorgeBurgess

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roof bars max load???????????
« on: 10 May 2005, 19:01 »
hello

does any1 know wot the maximum load is that i should put on the roof bars of my mk2 golf? (8v '90 gti)??

any advice wud be great!!

Cheers

George

PS they are genuine vw golf roof bars

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Veedubgt18v

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Re: roof bars max load???????????
« Reply #1 on: 10 May 2005, 20:37 »
dunno but i would have thought about the 25 kilo mark maybe?
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Offline Mart8V

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Re: roof bars max load???????????
« Reply #2 on: 10 May 2005, 21:32 »
Does it say in the manual?  (The thing I haven't opened?!)  Would be interested to know- bikes etc going on mine over the summer.....
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Re: roof bars max load???????????
« Reply #3 on: 10 May 2005, 21:32 »
i meant 25 kilo each i ould have thought but dont quote mne!
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Re: roof bars max load???????????
« Reply #4 on: 10 May 2005, 21:42 »
Quote from: Veedubgti8v on 10 May 2005, 21:32
i meant 25 kilo each i ould have thought but dont quote mne!

I think the problem is not the weight they will hold, but what the mounts can take if you have to emergency stop.  I guess the limit is total (about20-25) as unless you have VERY strong bolts etc the bars will rip straight off if you prang it with much more than that??
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