1983 Suzuki GS750ES Pannier screw size?

[KRT]

There are four screw holes for bolts under the frame beneath the seat, and I'm assuming they'd be for saddle bags. Does anyone know what size of screws would fit in these holes?

[t3rmin]

I don't believe there are any factory bag mounting points. You're probably talking about the grab handle mounts, and maybe yours are missing?

[KRT]

That's what they are!

Im trying to find screws for these holes so I can mount sort of a shelf to carry my bicycle. If anyone knows what type of screws go there let me know.

[kingofvenus]

8mm 1.25 or 1.50 thread pitch

[t3rmin]

When you get that bicycle carrier finished, be sure to post a pic! Sounds interesting!

[KRT]

Here's what it looks like without the rack. With the rack the bike lays in the same position, but instead of the top tube resting on the flimsy rear turn signal, I took two shelving L-shaped pieces of metal and screwed them in the holes for the passenger grab handle mounts (locktite was a must).



Now instead of it resting on the turn signal, it's elevated and rests on the pieces of metal. So I dont scratch the motorcycle with the bicycle I taped the cowl with some electrical tape, and so I don't scratch the bicycle, I wrapped the shelving with some bar tape. To keep the bike from tilting I took a toe strap and fastened the bicycle saddle to the passenger foot peg. Then I took a few more toe straps and hooked one through the front wheel and downtube to keep the handlebars from hitting the brake light, and a few to fasten the rear wheel to the frame. I still use that green rope just for added strength and to keep the weight off the self as much as possible.

As of now the motorcycle's in pieces, otherwise I'd show the rack. I'm wasting my time by cleaning up rust on the headers and installing a p.o.s. hong kong HID kit on the headlamp. Also needs a new battery. Soon as it's put together again I'll post a better photo.

The rack works well. With the bicycle loaded up, It adds hardly any width to the right-side, so you can still split lanes and take turns as well as without it.

[PAULYBOY]

Here's what it looks like without the rack. With the rack the bike lays in the same position, but instead of the top tube resting on the flimsy rear turn signal, I took two shelving L-shaped pieces of metal and screwed them in the holes for the passenger grab handle mounts (locktite was a must).



Now instead of it resting on the turn signal, it's elevated and rests on the pieces of metal. So I dont scratch the motorcycle with the bicycle I taped the cowl with some electrical tape, and so I don't scratch the bicycle, I wrapped the shelving with some bar tape. To keep the bike from tilting I took a toe strap and fastened the bicycle saddle to the passenger foot peg. Then I took a few more toe straps and hooked one through the front wheel and downtube to keep the handlebars from hitting the brake light, and a few to fasten the rear wheel to the frame. I still use that green rope just for added strength and to keep the weight off the self as much as possible.

As of now the motorcycle's in pieces, otherwise I'd show the rack. I'm wasting my time by cleaning up rust on the headers and installing a p.o.s. hong kong HID kit on the headlamp. Also needs a new battery. Soon as it's put together again I'll post a better photo.

The rack works well. With the bicycle loaded up, It adds hardly any width to the right-side, so you can still split lanes and take turns as well as without it.

Could you please come up with a system like this for the guy who wanted to gocross country with his guitar in a hard shell case? Oh, and also, if you could use some duct tape, the women woud find you handy, if not handsome!!!

[USMC_SGT]

That setup is n1ce, duct tape but you cant forget the zip ties too. My wife found mine and zips ties everything after duct taping it.

That is one cool way to move the bike sir!!!