Towbar

Kris · 07-09-2009, 05:30 PM

Anyone put one on their 1er? Ideally, the ones that dont require cutting up your rear bar, I think I saw one in the UK that kinda had this big U style adapter that mounted up/under the rear bar and presented the towball infront of the bar... Looked good

Can we get em?

I suddently have two motorbikes

WAY · 07-09-2009, 06:00 PM

Why do you need to tow both bikes? And why not just ride them? I can understand if you have a dirt bike.

qship · 07-09-2009, 06:54 PM

I believe that BMW do not have a bar for the 135i and from my research neither do local producers such as Hayman Reese. There is however one made for the car in the US, but due to weight it costs about 4 times more to ship than it costs. It does not meet BMW or ADR approval. When I checked about a year ago it was over a $1200 landed. From memory it was the type you wanted, with the tongue coming from below the bumper.

Maybe put a post in the US section.

EDIT: I also remeber that local tow bar people were worried that the necessary wiring would throw the BMW electrics into "a fit" and throw codes. The std bar for the 1 series apparently does not fit due to the coupes rear bumper shape. Having said all of that, the dealer said they have a client with a bar on his 125i. Hmmm...

larryn · 07-09-2009, 07:16 PM

Don't know if you can find a local distributor, but: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274124

Kris · 07-09-2009, 08:21 PM

thanks qship. that realllllly sucks! theres a few good UK guys but i'm worried about the weight! hm

Wayne, i think your question was answered elsewhere

larryn, looks good ill enquire

Timbo · 07-09-2009, 09:35 PM

I have to admit Kris, I never expected to see the towbar question asked on this forum!

takahashi · 07-09-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAY

Why do you need to tow both bikes? And why not just ride them? I can understand if you have a dirt bike.

ehhh how can you ride 2 bikes at the same time?

WAY · 07-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takahashi

ehhh how can you ride 2 bikes at the same time?

Haha you idiot. I don't think Kris actually meant he needs to tow both bikes. The reason is more because he bought a track bike. Looks blardy cool and makes me want a track bike. Actually I've always wanted a track bike but Mrs WAY would divorce me if I did. She doesn't even like me riding normal speed on the road let alone on the track.

m 135 · 07-09-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Anyone put one on their 1er? Ideally, the ones that dont require cutting up your rear bar, I think I saw one in the UK that kinda had this big U style adapter that mounted up/under the rear bar and presented the towball infront of the bar... Looked good

Can we get em?

I suddently have two motorbikes

Do not do it,its not right

,buy a ute like i did

Kris · 07-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m 135

Do not do it,its not right

,buy a ute like i did

Timbo: hehe! either did i!

Yep, track bike is what i'll be carrying. Well, I toyed with the ute idea but really the only one I could stomach is a 317kw R8 Maloo but they drink fuel like a 747 so thats out and then id still need to have the tailgate down to hold the bike (completely crap, why design a ute that can only carry a lunchbox and a piece of rope)

So, the 1er will stay and Ill need to find a towing solution for it!

bfi2906 · 07-09-2009, 11:57 PM

Problem Solved.... You know you want it!

qship · 07-10-2009, 12:19 AM

Bloody golfer have too much time and money. (another way of saying i'm jealous)

Kris - see this link

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/...pe-e82-07.html

271 pommie pounds (plus delivery) and it is detatchable.

TimMc · 07-10-2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAY

Actually I've always wanted a track bike but Mrs WAY would divorce me if I did. She doesn't even like me riding normal speed on the road let alone on the track.

I reckon you'd be much safer riding on the track than on the road! Speeds may be higher but there's much less to hit and the other "road users" are much more aware than the wallys on the street.

Kris · 07-10-2009, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qship

Bloody golfer have too much time and money. (another way of saying i'm jealous)

Kris - see this link

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/...pe-e82-07.html

271 pommie pounds (plus delivery) and it is detatchable.

Thanks mate, yep thats the one I found before. Deliverly, thats the tricky one

I sent them an email yesterday.. we'll see

whiteknight120 · 07-10-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Anyone put one on their 1er? Ideally, the ones that dont require cutting up your rear bar, I think I saw one in the UK that kinda had this big U style adapter that mounted up/under the rear bar and presented the towball infront of the bar... Looked good

Can we get em?

I suddently have two motorbikes

Yes you can get these in aus, i got mine from bmw, it is not visible from the outside of the car without the gooseneck connected
Ken 120d

Kris · 07-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Ken, can you tell me more, cost etc ?

whiteknight120 · 07-11-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Ken, can you tell me more, cost etc ?

Hi Kris
I ordered the car (120D) with a tow bar to be dealer fitted. The fitting, including wiring and computer, cost me $500, I do not remember the exact cost of the kit but a quick call to a dealer will fix this, my 120d does not have led tail lights, the car sends short pulses to check if any globes are blown, the globes do not see these pulses but quick responding leds do, so when the car lights are on, the pulsing is visible in the trailer lights, a major shortcoming BMW addresses by placing heavy current shunts (resistors) across each circuit.
I would have fitted the towbar myself but adding to the wiring of a new car might have caused a problem I would prefer the dealer to be responsible for.
If I can answer anything else about the towbar, let me know
ken

Kris · 07-11-2009, 08:18 PM

Thanks Ken, ive heard about the light issue.... ill give BMW a call

amk2912 · 07-11-2009, 09:55 PM

Don't forget the tennis ball to put over the tow ball!

Kris · 07-14-2009, 08:14 PM

called BMW, nothing for the 135i available in Australia

TimMc · 07-22-2009, 02:21 AM

Tow bar for sale on eBay. Item number: 180386084597 (in case the link doesn't work). US $275 mailed here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09...Q5fAccessories

Kris · 07-22-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMc

Tow bar for sale on eBay. Item number: 180386084597 (in case the link doesn't work). US $275 mailed here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09...Q5fAccessories

WOW! sent him an email

THanks!!!!!

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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	I believe that BMW do not have a bar for the 135i and from my research neither do local producers such as Hayman Reese. There is however one made for the car in the US, but due to weight it costs about 4 times more to ship than it costs. It does not meet BMW or ADR approval. When I checked about a year ago it was over a $1200 landed. From memory it was the type you wanted, with the tongue coming from below the bumper. Maybe put a post in the US section. EDIT: I also remeber that local tow bar people were worried that the necessary wiring would throw the BMW electrics into "a fit" and throw codes. The std bar for the 1 series apparently does not fit due to the coupes rear bumper shape. Having said all of that, the dealer said they have a client with a bar on his 125i. Hmmm... __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Don't know if you can find a local distributor, but: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274124
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	thanks qship. that realllllly sucks! theres a few good UK guys but i'm worried about the weight! hm Wayne, i think your question was answered elsewhere larryn, looks good ill enquire
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Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I have to admit Kris, I never expected to see the towbar question asked on this forum!
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Bloody golfer have too much time and money. (another way of saying i'm jealous) Kris - see this link http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/...pe-e82-07.html 271 pommie pounds (plus delivery) and it is detatchable. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Ken, can you tell me more, cost etc ?
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Ken, ive heard about the light issue.... ill give BMW a call
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	called BMW, nothing for the 135i available in Australia
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