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AlexHancock · Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 12

Hi Everyone

I'm in the process of buying a GTS 250 and have been trawling the posts for useful information. The scooter is a 2005 model in Silver with a PM Exhaust and Tuning box fitted. I'm sure these are nice enhancements but not too sure if I want the extra noise.

The scooter is in Southern England and I'll be picking it up and riding it to Barcelona - not the best time of year to do this but... I'm thinking about adding a front rack to help me carry a bit more and spread the load to keep the handling even. Has anyone fitted the front rack? How is it attached and can it be removed without causing damage?

Cheers

Alex

Bigianscooter · Guvernor Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 700

Hi Alex and welcome Wink

Can't help you really with the front rack question as I've never fitted one s I've found you can carry loads under the seat and on the rear rack as it is.

Personally I'd keep it standard but no doubt the guys on here would say otherwise Wink

Big Ian

Maver · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject:

wouldn't use a front rack, too much wind resistance and loss of speed plus i have seen some damage from fitting front racks to a GTs, wether this is from incorrect fitting or not i can't say but it's enough to put me off.
i find the rear rack, the luggage hook with a bag on stting on the battery cover mat in the centre of the floor, the underseat storage area and a bag on the passanger seat secured with a luggage net plenty of capacity Cool

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AlexHancock · Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 12

Thanks. I agree about the looks - that's why I'd want to be able to easily remove it. I hadn't thought about the wind resistance!

Innocenti · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject:

welcome make sure you still log on hear when you get to spain Wink

your best bet get the small screen for the extra 5mph Shocked

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AlexHancock · Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 12

Thanks. Yes, I've been thinking about the screen too.

GWGTS250ie · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject:

hi and welcome,
front rack on niceys scoot took paint off, and did slow him down ,
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geetee1 · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject:

hi..bought my gts 2nd hand fitted with front carrier, took it off straight away then spent 3 hour,s t-cutting the paintwork where the rubber "feet" rest against the legsheild,s (i can still see 2 rings when the sun,s shining) + fitting,s are crap as well (genuine vespa)....graham.
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Laur. · Sargeant Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 60 Location: Cardiff

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Scooterist007 · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:06 am Post subject:

i have a front rack and it is easily taken off and i do use it well!! but i dont think it has caused any damage but it does slow you down!!
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