Small rear rack on a GS1000 ????

[Gregory]

Has anyone ever seen a rack like the one here on this 1100 on a gs1000?

source?

I would like a rack but think the other large ones mess up the styling.

[Vmass]

That looks like a GSM rack. Not an easy find, as they are NLA.

[Gregory]

Thanks, I will do some googling. I have no idea if that rack would even fit the 1000 but I really like that the style doesnt change the lines or hide the tailpiece.

[Vmass]

As popular as the GS1000 was, I would guess that GSM made one for the bike.

There is one on Ebay now for a Yamaha, it could be as simple as relocating the rear mounts to fit your bike. I would ask the seller for dimensions, prior to pulling the trigger.

Oh, just an FYI; I have been looking for a one too, which is why I was able to give you this info. So, if one does pop up on Ebay, you will have some competition!

[Gregory]

Thanks Vmass, good to know...but since you told me about it I dont want to bid and drive up the price...I can wait till you find one.

[Gregory]

i see they have several, so i will let you know what dimensions they are.

[Vmass]

Thanks Vmass, good to know...but since you told me about it I dont want to bid and drive up the price...I can wait till you find one.

Greg,

I appreciate the courtesy, but not required...........Ebay is always fair game!

I'll be holding out for the correct fit one.

[Gregory]

Inside Width at front attachments 10 1/2 inches
Inside Width at rear attachments 11 3/4 inches
Inside width at top before curve 10 inches
height from bottom to top middle of front bar is 8 3/4 inches
height from bottom to top middle of rear bar is 8 inches
Length (setback)of top of rack - 9 inches

[Gregory]

As it turns out, the ones listed on ebay for the Yamaha wont work. Not wide enough at the top. I may just have to bend and weld my own pipe and just make one.

[sedelen]

This rack on my GS1100E is not an easy one to come by, I think it took me a year and half to find one on E-bay. I think it's a good looking rack for that bike, that's the pro, the con's are it's painted and there isn't much shelf space on it.


This rack on my GS1000E is a nice rack. I didn't want the sissy bar leather pouch that's fits on it also. I got this through a member here for about $75 shipped. The pro's it's chrome and has a nice shelf area, the con's a little bulky in appearance. I don't believe the two racks are interchangeable. Want one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281019361681...84.m1423.l2649

[Gregory]

I am going to hold out for one like you have on the 1100...even if i have to make it myself. I have had the other style before, and although useful...I think look clunky and take away from the styling a bit.

[sedelen]

I am going to hold out for one like you have on the 1100...even if i have to make it myself. I have had the other style before, and although useful...I think look clunky and take away from the styling a bit.

I almost gave up looking for one, and then bingo! one popped up on E-bay, I was sure I would lose it in the bidding, but it was real late and I guess everyone was asleep!
I missed bidding on one prior to that, with 4 minutes left to go (I was going to snipe it) I fell asleep on the computer, woke up a minute after the auction ended, it went for $75.

[Sadsak]

I made this one using 3/8 and 5/16 rod for my ZRX. I've since raised it up 1/2" to clear the painted tail a little better; and since then(yesterday) sold the bike.

[Gregory]

I made this one using 3/8 and 5/16 rod for my ZRX. I've since raised it up 1/2" to clear the painted tail a little better; and since then(yesterday) sold the bike.

Looks Great !!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[sedelen]

I made this one using 3/8 and 5/16 rod for my ZRX. I've since raised it up 1/2" to clear the painted tail a little better; and since then(yesterday) sold the bike.

Damn! That looks great, I mean really, the finish and everything. Have you considered taking orders?