Fitment question! Help is Appreciated!!

[Mpenner]

Hi everyone! I have a 1981 GS650E and I wanna add a luggage rack and sissy bar. I am not easily finding one for a gs650, would rack and sissybar from some other GS fit? Like a rack from a 750, 850, 100 or any other GS?


Also anyone know of any exhaust systems other then MAC? Do 750 exhausts fit it?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Most of the time ebay and craigslist are the only option for stuff that fits our bikes. There's not a big aftermarket for these bike any more.

As for exhausts, these guys still make some exhausts for classic bikes:

http://www.laserexhausts.com/en/module/CATALOGUE_BIKES/bike-exhausts.html

You might check with Vance and Hines too.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Mpenner]

Thanks for the exhaust advice, i think a Mac exhaust will be way I have to go.



Anyone know about the luggage rack/ sissy bar interchange?

[almarconi]

Some of the racks like KG for example are a universal rack and you need to purchase mounts separately. I have one on my 750. If you are handy with a welder most any rack could be made to fit. Usually they use the top shock mount and/or the turn signal mounting points. My advice would be to look on ebay for a universal type or be patient and search for one for your bike if you don't want to fabricate.

Here is one that could be massaged to fit your bike. You may have to make a couple mounting plates but should easily be made to fit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KG-Backrest-With-Luggage-Rack-Honda-CB-Kawasaki-Yamaha_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c52d27d98QQitemZ190368087448QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_975

[Mpenner]

Thanks, I am actually slightly gifted with a welder and not worried about making one, I was just wondering if I got one from another gs if it wouldbolt up. Are most of the GS's about same width in the rear?