sissy bar/back rest mounting question

[Anonymous]

i have a 1983 gs 650G and i have had a hard time finding a luggage rack/ back rest for it so i am going to try to build my own the only problem is i havent been able to find ang good pictures to see how it mounts .

[crag antler]

I know on my 83 1100E, the backrest/rack mounts onto the frame for the front mounts and on the rear turn signals in the rear.
Post some pictures and we should be able to help you out some,
if needed.

[ringo00]

I don't know if this helps, but on my '79 750 the luggage rack mounts one point on the shock mount and another on the frame.

[Anonymous]

I don't know if this helps, but on my '79 750 the luggage rack mounts one point on the shock mount and another on the frame.

Yep, this is how the mount on my 83 GS650GL works too.



second bolt from the back goes through the rack bracket and the signal light mount to secure the rear of the brace to the frame, and the rearmost bolt helps to secure the rack/sissy bar.

[gcraig]

I am looking for a Backrest with Luggage rack also. Where did you get yours. I have a 83 GS1100G. Looks like your backrest will fit my bike.