How Do I Lock My Bikes With The Thule Helium Hitch Bike Rack

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How Do I Lock My Bikes With The Thule Helium Hitch Bike Rack?

asked by: Sharon T

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If I am reading this correctly, you want to know where to attach the cable to lock your bikes to the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum, part # TH9042PRO. The cable attaches in a slot on the left arm of the hitch bike rack. The lock core is in the front of that arm.

I have attached a picture for reference below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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This picture shows how to lock the Thule Helium rack.
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This picture shows where the cable locks on your rack.
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Answer 1

The only part of the Thule Helium Pro's #TH9043PRO cable locking system offered as a replacement part is the Locking End Cap #TH8523294001. If your cable is damaged it would either have to be repaired, the entire rack replaced or you could use…

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Answer 2

Thule racks cannot have integrated cable locks added onto the rack. Instead, you'll need to use a cable lock like the 10' Long Cable Lock, part #e98891, to secure your bikes and rack together to the hitch's safety loop, improving the…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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