Rear Mounted Trunks (Luggage Racks)
Another lockable option is the top case. These are basically trunks which can mount to your rear rack, if you have one, or can be mounted directly to the rear fender, if you feel like modifying it.
As noted, you'll need a rear rack, which, like most things, can be purchased from many different places. The factory sissy bar/rear rack combo can cost as much as $300. A simple model, pictured below, will cost around $100. Just do a Goggle search and you'll find them. You need to make sure that you are buying a rack that is designed for the GZ.
For a little help finding one, try this link:
http://www.mcenterprisesusa.com/garage/blowouts.html
Use this part number : 121-25 Dlx Rear Mini Rack Suzuki GZ250 '99-'04 $95.00
Like saddlebags and the like, there are many different designs and styles of top cases. Most of them come with universal mounting hardware, so the way that you mount these things is really up to you.
There are high-end companies, like Givi, which price their top cases around $200. Generic models seem to work just as well and range in price from $50-$150. An Ebay search or a visit to
www.jcwhitney.com will turn up loads of the generic models.
Can I mount a top case without buying a rear rack?
You sure can.
See Happyhobo's Write-up on how to install a trunk to your rear fender:
http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php? ... k+mounting
