Looking for a sissy bar that doesn't cost an arm and a leg

[cokebear]

New here and have gone through several pages looking at what everyone else has done. Just picked up a 2008 gz250 and now I'm looking for a sissy bar on the cheap.

Anyone know if this will work (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OIBBXY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A24FJG9QJIEUE2) with some added holes?

This one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085XKIW4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A24FJG9QJIEUE2) seems to be of a little better quality without rack but can add rack later.

Predrilled holes are at 8.5 inches and on the GZ they are at 7 inches so I know I would have to drill some new holes which isn't a problem. Thought the price would be hard to beat.

[Water Warrior 2]

Awesome price. This particular rack is a lot wider than one for the GZ. You have to make the GZ fatter or the rack narrower. That could be a deal killer.

[cokebear]

Well that is a bummer. Added the second one to that post probably while you were looking and/or responding to my question.

Imagine both of these are too wide.

[cokebear]

It looks like the brackets could be mounted in a way that would allow a narrower mounting point. Switch sides for the brackets and mount them to the inside. Should gain an inch or so.

[Water Warrior 2]

There is only one way to find out for sure.................spend some gas money.

[studysession]

been searching those same links for same reason

[cokebear]

Well spent gas money! Ended up ordering this one (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085XKIW4/ref=asc_df_B0085XKIW43120728?smid=A24FJG9QJIEUE2&tag=pgmp-47-100-20&linkCode=df0&creative=395109&creativeASIN=B0085XKIW4) and it worked out great!

Had to drill 2 5/16 holes and purchased a few longer bolts so I spent about $10 on hardware. Total before tax: $56.90 from Amazon + $10 or so for bolts and nuts.

Got it mounted tonight took about an hour an 2 trips to the hardware store.

Sorry for the potato quality cell phone pic from the garage.

Deleted pic since it kinda broke the page.

See next post!

[cokebear]

Woah that photo was huge on my screen

Imgur gallery of 3 pics (http://imgur.com/a/1O0i9)

I'll try to get some better pics if anyone is interested.

[studysession]

YEAH!@
Hard to see the photo that big

[studysession]

Looks good

[cokebear]

Wife reeeeeaaaaalllllllllyyyyyyyy likes it.

[studysession]

glad she does - I like how it looks....

[cokebear]

I'll grab a few more pics with a real camera in the light tomorrow.

[studysession]

cool - look forward to seeing it...

I have a bag over my back seat however I now want to also put a water proof trunk on. I am still debating what I will do.... Love the looks of the sissy bar.

[cokebear]

More pics still not the best quality

http://imgur.com/a/9JRGc#0

[studysession]

The quality is fine.... Love it thanks for sharing

[gz4me +]

Looks good. You did a good job.

[blk90]

should i remove rear tire to mount the sissy, don't i?

[Water Warrior 2]

should i remove rear tire to mount the sissy, don't i?
You shouldn't need to remove the wheel.

[engelhardt]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A4G4NXA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this sissy bar/luggage rack for a Honda shadow and made it work for $60. I'm happy with how it turned out. Surprised how hefty the bar/rack was.

It was a close match. 4 longer bolts, 2 new holes, and 3 extra washers on each bolt to space it.


better quality pics
https://plus.google.com/116469220831327084649/posts/AM4FxJKLNMs

[steelerdude99]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A4G4NXA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this sissy bar/luggage rack for a Honda shadow and made it work for $60. I'm happy with how it turned out. Surprised how hefty the bar/rack was.

It was a close match. 4 longer bolts, 2 new holes, and 3 extra washers on each bolt to space it.
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Thanks engelhardt... I might have to go that route. The ones for the GZ250 start out at the low $120.00 range. They don't look any better; they just cost more. I am not afraid of a little adaptation.

chuck

PS: My 1st post on this forum. :ride:

[blk90]

I cannot remove bolts whitout removing the tire Q_Q

[alantf]

Try lifting the back end up, with stands or something. That'll let the wheel drop to give you more room to work.

[blk90]

I'll try, thank you so much! will post some pics later :D

[cokebear]

There wasn't much room for my hands but I was able to do it without removing the rear.

[Water Warrior 2]

When I was putting bag supports on Lynda's GZ I had problems with tight quarters under the rear fender. Then discovered an easy method. When working on the right side bolts I just slide my left hand over top of the tire from the left side to reach the hardware on the right side. There is actually a lot of usable work space up there once you get to it.

[blk90]

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=7066

new pics, at least my gf found a 2nd hand suzuki sissybar and gifted me for my bday, she wont reveal her sources xD over there some pics.
Thanks again for help given

[Water Warrior 2]

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=7066

new pics, at least my gf found a 2nd hand suzuki sissybar and gifted me for my bday, she wont reveal her sources xD over there some pics.
Thanks again for help given

GF is a keeper. :tup:

[sebmathews]

$78 with sissy and luggage rack, anyone tried this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162419773855?_trksid=p2045573.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI162419773855.N36.S1.R1.TR2

I'm gonna pull the trigger and let you know if it works!

[Razorburns]

Yes, please. I've been looking around and just getting disappointed repeatedly with how many bars/racks there are out there for an affordable price, and the gz ones are like $200 bucks or more.

[Water Warrior 2]

$78 with sissy and luggage rack, anyone tried this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162419773855?_trksid=p2045573.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI162419773855.N36.S1.R1.TR2

I'm gonna pull the trigger and let you know if it works!
I have an idea for you. Look under the 2 chrome pieces on the sides of the rear fender. There are threaded holes for Suzuki bag stays. Just bolt a couple 90 degree brackets on each side. Small stuff from a hardware. This will allow for the sissy bar to bolt to the bike. The holes may not match up perfectly but you can add a hole to the sissy bar to make it fit.

I'm working from memory here so it may be a bit of a challenge but I'm sure it is possible.

[Razorburns]

Wait a damn minute! If I understand what you are saying, that is a DAMN FINE idea. Definitely going to the hardware store and checking out what they have..... cuz now I have tons of options and ideas.


Thank you a million time over!

[Water Warrior 2]

Wait a damn minute! If I understand what you are saying, that is a DAMN FINE idea. Definitely going to the hardware store and checking out what they have..... cuz now I have tons of options and ideas.


Thank you a million time over!
You are welcome. That is why I still hang around here. The forum has always been a wonderful place to dream up ideas and share them. Some of the easiest solutions are the most gratifying with little cost.

I just wander around a big box hardware now and again to see alternatives to shopping online with my hard earned cash.

[Razorburns]

It's gonna take some fiddling around though to make the idea in my head work.

The 90degree L brackets would make the sissybar back be vertical or nearly so. Need to find one that has wide enough legs to drill in new holes on the upright portion. I totally see how this will work though.

[kilo0195]

This is what I made. Used 3/8 steel rod, steel sheet (Don't remember gauge), and 3/8 square tube. Cut a design out of the sheet to look well with or without saddle bags. I also wanted a sissy bar that was easy to remove which is where the square tube comes in. I closed of the bottom and welded it to the plate. The sissy bar then just slides down into the tube and bracket for about a 5 second install or removal. At the top of the bar I welded in a "t" bracket from the hardware store so that I had something to bolt the pad to. Cost me about $24 and 3 hours. https://ibb.co/f7X3Kk
https://ibb.co/iox3Kk

[kilo0195]

https://ibb.co/f7X3Kk
https://ibb.co/iox3Kk
Idk why my pics didn't load