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GTS Front Rack Suction Cup fix?
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One of the suction cups at the bottom of the front rack on my 2009 250 was missing and the other freely comes off. I got a replacement, but wondered how these are supposed to be secured to the metal frame...glue?

Just dont want them to fall off again at some point.

Thanks!
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I've never known them to come off. A bit glue to secure the cup onto the metal arm should keep them from coming off again.

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bobafett wrote:
One of the suction cups at the bottom of the front rack on my 2009 250 was missing and the other freely comes off. I got a replacement, but wondered how these are supposed to be secured to the metal frame...glue?

Just dont want them to fall off again at some point.

Thanks!
It shouldn't be possible for them to come off if the rack is installed properly. My guess is that somehow an extra long mounting bolt was installed on the bottom mounting point. Maybe take it to a dealer and see if they can find a shorter mountain bolt.
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Lars_Danner wrote:
It shouldn't be possible for them to come off if the rack is installed properly. My guess is that somehow an extra long mounting bolt was installed on the bottom mounting point. Maybe take it to a dealer and see if they can find a shorter mountain bolt.
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What brand of front rack is that? I haven't seen one that attaches to the top of the GTS like that one does. I've seen them for other models though. Usually they have two arms which hang off the legshield. I'm wondering if it is actually for a GTS.
You don't glue the suction cups to the bike. They stay in place once you tighten the bottom bracket down.
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