sissy bar/ luggage rack question

[Anonymous]

I have a 1980 GS1100LT and was wondering if a rack/sissy bar from another model or even a different make might work. I would like to get a newer style one (flat stainless) if I could get one to fit. Also, are the frames on the 1100 the same?

Thanks,
Brian

[Detman101]

You can make anything fit on these bikes.
The sissybar you kinda see below my helmet is off of an old school honda from the early 70's.





Dm of mD

[Anonymous]

Re: sissy bar/ luggage rack question

are the frames on the 1100 the same?

No, the L models always have different frames from their standard and sport counterparts.

I'm dealing with the same issue. I think I'll wind up fabricating my own luggage rack.

Michael

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys for the replies. I think I am going to have to fabricate one as well or at least modify one that I am happy with. I think I will make a trip to a bike wrecking yard and see if I can find anything I like. I really like the one that are being made for new cruisers, I think if I can find a mounting bracket or fabricate one then it should easy to find a sissy bar and luggage rack I will be happy with.
Thanks,
Brian

[Dark Jedi]

Take your bike with you to the yard, and compare mounts. Ask if you can take it back to compare different bike's racks to your mount points. Take a tape measure, too.

You'll be surprised what will fit, or can be easily altered to fit. I have the rack and trunk from a mid-80's Goldwing on my bike.

[Anonymous]

May want to check out Rice Paddy, they have some solid square bar sissy bars to fit the "L" models. They look like a knock off of the old Drag Specialties bars, with the gold wings insert.

A Harley mini rack will bolt on to the sissy bar, not a giant rack, but looks cool and works.

I picked up both off ebay, maybe $70 total.

[Anonymous]

The mounting is pretty simple. You'll have a pair of adjustable legs that connect at the upper shock mounts and you'll have a second pair of mounts coming to hook to the blinker supports. Well, the legs on a KG rack will be telescopic but I'm not sure about other brands.

Steve