Backrest

[Monty]

So, the lady and I have been riding a bunch together on my 1980 GS550LT. I decided that I should get a backrest so she is a little more comfortable.
I ordered a backrest from a 1982 GS650L. When I got it, the brackets don't look anything close to the bolts on the bike.



The only bolts I could think that would fit were the bolts for the rear turn signals. But they are too wide.
Any thoughts? I thought that the 80 and 82 had the same frame?
Or did the seller put down the wrong bike?


I hope I'm not out this money. Shipping was expensive. I suppose the worst case I could just take it to a welder and have them weld it on or make brackets.

[dr_fosg8]

As long as the forward mounts will line up with your top shock mounts it shouldn't be too difficult to fab something up to bolt on the back.

As far as frame differences, I would imagine the 82 650 is a little different from your 80 550. You could check one of the many onling parts fiches to verify. Best of luck with mounting it. I like having one of those on my bike not only for passenger comfort but it eases my mind knowing that one of my kids has a little security from slipping off the back.