Bike rack installed

[DMCab]

I just had my windows tinted and bike rack installed through BMW. For those interested, the install and removal was very simple.

[archwerks]

Does the rack make the PDS alarm go crazy?? everttime u shift to reverse?

[teagueAMX]

The bike rack is really cool,

I'm curious what the hitch looks like without the rack on it.

Does the hitch come with rear power for trailer lights? I wondered if you could pull a small trailer, say for a bike or a motorcycle.

[DMCab]

That is a good question. I did not keep the rack attached on the vehicle for very long but the PDS did not go crazy when I put it in reverse but it did beep. I'm assuming the alarm may be more frequent once I attach a bike to the rack.

[DMCab]

Originally Posted by teagueAMX

The bike rack is really cool,

I'm curious what the hitch looks like without the rack on it.

Does the hitch come with rear power for trailer lights? I wondered if you could pull a small trailer, say for a bike or a motorcycle.

The rack does not require a hitch. I will take a couple more pics to show where the rack the attaches to the vehicle...

[shenard]

Originally Posted by archwerks

Does the rack make the PDS alarm go crazy?? everttime u shift to reverse?

Yes and it is quite annoying. You have to hit the P assist button and turn it off or it will drive you crazy

[xDrive50i]

Originally Posted by DMCab

I just had my windows tinted and bike rack installed through BMW. For those interested, the install and removal was very simple.

That looks very clean. Thanks for the picture. Do you have a picture straight from the back?

Post one with bikes on the rack please if you find the time.

[DMCab]

Some additional pics...

[chuck92103]

That rack is cool. It connects to the tow bolt hole instead of a traditional hitch.

I went with the regular hitch because I wanted a specific bike rack carrier and not BMW's.

BMW's rack is the cheapest way to go if you like the rack though.

[dirkdp]

Does the rack, fit on every X6, or is this optional?

[chuck92103]

Originally Posted by dirkdp

Does the rack, fit on every X6, or is this optional?

Every X5/X6, 1 series, etc. Just about any BMW with the two tow bolts on the bumber.

However, it only works on a BMW.

[teagueAMX]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

Every X5/X6, 1 series, etc. Just about any BMW with the two tow bolts on the bumber.

However, it only works on a BMW.

I can't remember where I got this photo but it was the only one I could find with an actual receiver style hitch installed on a X6.

I'm guessing that the piece of plastic bumper section (red box) snaps out of the fascia? How hard is it to remove and reinstall?

Does the bumper fascia (blue box) have a plastic section that comes off for the receiver style hitch? I ask because the BMW website and product lit are not very clear on this feature. Does the dealer have to install the hitch to protect the warranty?

[Soylent]

Do they make a 4-bike version of this rack?

[chuck92103]

Originally Posted by Soylent

Do they make a 4-bike version of this rack?

Nope. On three. It comes with support for two and you can add an extension for one more bike.

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1081

[sean_b]

Thanks for the helpful post. A couple questions if you don't mind:

Can you open the hatch with bikes and the rack attached?

What does the bumper look like without the rack installed (is there anything sticking out)?

The bike rack is $500, right? How much did it cost out the door?

Thanks much!

-Fellow X6 Owner & Biker

[Dm]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

Nope. On three. It comes with support for two and you can add an extension for one more bike.

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1081

Can you suggest the part number for the 3rd bike extension? Thanks!!!

[chuck92103]

Originally Posted by Dm

Can you suggest the part number for the 3rd bike extension? Thanks!!!

I was referring to my after makret rack. You need to contact a dealer to find out on BMW's 3rd bike option, I have never seen one.