I'll tag on another bit of advice for your latches, since they are to be the primary retaining mechanism. You should add a small tab/edge on the sliding carriage's striker plate, so that it captures the flap on the latch. This way, you pull the carriage past the lock, and then back it off. The flap rests against the current back edge of the striker and is retained by the tab/lip so that it cannot come undone unless you lift the entire carriage again. This mechanism will be very simple to add to the existing, and it will provide a level of security against bumps, jostling, damage to the retaining spring, and accidental misuse. Of course you may find that, if you have made the lock and striker out of mild steel, that they self-form this feature! Very cool build, super excited to see the next episode.

I worked for risk racing for a while before covid. There’s way better options than those black locknloads now. James was always looking for racing sponsors but KZfaqrs would reach the same audience. Call them up or submit a sponsor form on the website.

You need a BIGGER hammer, much bigger.

That’s a pretty impressive build mate. Just a reminder to take the bikes off before you park your Toyota in the garage 😂👍🍻

thanks, kids are crying cause they wont get this for christmas (im the kids)

Awesome build mate, you’re a talented bloke. Your vid makes me think of simple things we take for granted, like quick clamps and zip ties for that matter. BTW, have you ever tried T-REX adhesive? I rate it over Sikaflex.

Love the video mate!

Too bad you don't have any real production equipment to build this with, lol.

Looks amazing. It seems really tall with the bikes mounted. Is height not an issue when you are galling the bikes?

Amazing work mate, love this detailed content!!

Hey mate just wondering what type of cad software you use

Awesome built ❤

It's a low bar to look better than a cybertruck, but this thing turned out an absolute beaut. Nicely done.

how about connecting two bikes together into a four wheeler? would be a much better solution IMHO :)))

Epic build!

For mounting the bikes you could always use or fab something up like bike binderz in the US

Great content! New sub!

You might want to check out the "Bike Binderz" product. It has a similar idea to your current footpeg holders but is potentially a little easier to actuate. OR for a simpler method, look at the "MotoJack Rack". I have that for my truck and to hold the footpegs down it just uses some simple 3/4 inch and 1/4 inch rod welded into a "J" that slides down into a slot which can then be held with a side bolt. (Def look at the product since my description is not great lol)

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When you're laser cutting anyway hex nutserts are a nice option for improved torque out resistance, might save you welding on some nuts. In Aus check out Huck Aerobolt, they do low quantity orders in zinc and stainless.

Use the winch cable to clamp the pegs down once it hits the end of its travel

its a damn hefty amount of work and engineering along with the CAD work certainly a killer bit of gear

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Love watching you builds. I wish i had the talent and know-how

My main worry would be wiping the bikes out on a low clearance car park, drive through, or even a tree branch. Otherwise, it's a great idea.

Just be super careful of clearances .

Good on you for your transparency and integrity! Wish more engineers were like you.

Thats awesome

Love the “percussive persuasion” to get the bike rack to match the tray. Are you sure your engineering background isn’t civil and not an automotive? 😂😂 Love your work Richard!

Look up “bike binderz” same principle but I recon you could engauge/lock them down from the ground, I was going to use them on my camper bike rack

“I completed a stress analysis on the frame” is a very rare sentance in the 4b backyard fab world 😂. Very impressed mate.

Bloody impressive.

Looks really good! Does that front mount only hold the wheel on a couple of tyres lugs?

Hahaha I suggested the Ballards tyre holder!! Fucking awesome to see!

Looks great good job.

COOL BUILD 👍 ONE QUESTION DOES IT HAVE TO PASS ADR ?? AND HOW WILL IT GO IF 🤷‍♂️ YOU GET PULLED OVER AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE TO BE STRAPPED DOWN?? BECAUSE IT LAW THAT VEHICLES ON A FLAT BED HAVE TO BE STRAPPED DOWN ON ALL 4 WHEELS ?? 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Love it mate build so well looks amazing love your videos

Uncle richo stackin dimes once again 😉

The foot peg holders could be a far simpler design. Just have metal rods with an angle on the them. As the foot pegs slide in and the bike gets pulled up, the metal will hit the pegs and clamp them down…if that makes sense?!

Can tell you're an engineer, way over engineered. It's definitely good to watch, but there's a much simpler way and mkre money for fuel, haha

Wow mate, just wow. You’re an absolute genius. Great work 👍

great fabrication. I dont even own a motorcycle and I want this build.

Yea boy! Great work.

Such a sick design, love watching it come more and more together in each episode 🤟🏽

The only cybertruck I would have, petrol powered!

Love the new design it looks great. Looks to work awesome. I just want to see you test in on a Rough gravel road or something

Your work as always is outstanding! Good to see you included the fails so us mere mortals know it doesn't go right every time. Cant wait for the next stage

A master at work! 💪

5:52 have ya got some cut settings for the cnc plasma? No way I can get mine to cut alloy that clean!

Mate, you have created something I’ve been dreaming up for years! This will surely inspire more of the moto community to have practical and more usable tray set ups. Love what you do Richard 🤙