Badly need padded sissy bar with luggage rack

joc18 · 12-24-2011, 10:39 AM

Does anyone have a used sissybar with rack for 2001 GZ250? I just can't afford the new prices.

AT least, if you know some I can check out that don't cost $325 and up.

Rookie Rider · 12-26-2011, 10:21 PM

Its nice to meet you too, ride safe.

Gz Rider · 12-26-2011, 10:38 PM

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joc18 · 12-27-2011, 09:59 AM

thanks for the welcomes. I'm new to any forums and don't know protocol so I hope I didn't come across rude in any way without saying how glad I am to participate. I got a GZ250 for my son and he loves it but when he rides his sister she almost slides off the back. Christmas broke us and we don't have enough money to buy one of those new so thought this'd be a good place to find one.

Again, thanks, and I'm happy to be a part.

Gz Rider · 12-27-2011, 11:30 AM

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blaine · 12-27-2011, 03:34 PM

Welcome to the family.You can look for a backrest off a Suzuki 800 Boulevard.It will fit with very little modifying.( drill two holes).That is what I had on mine.Good luck.

:cool:

**jonathan180iq** · 12-27-2011, 04:05 PM

If all you want is to keep her from sliding off, you should be able to make a very small butt guard in place of a real sissy bar.

I would take a piece of scrap metal, bend it into a "U" shape that would fit over the pillion seat and then add some kind of padding so it doesn' dig into her back too badly. She really needs to learn how to grip the bike while she rides, even as a passenger. The Gz isn't one of those bikes that should throwing people off the back. Hands around the waist help too. Brother or not, a good grip on the rider is essential for passenger safety.

greatmaul · 12-27-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blaine

Welcome to the family.You can look for a backrest off a Suzuki 800 Boulevard.It will fit with very little modifying.( drill two holes).That is what I had on mine.Good luck.

:cool:

well, that being the case there is one on eBay for $35 and free shipping (no luggage rack though

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-03-Suzu...r#ht_889wt_698

I tried to find gz specific but they all started around 200

**jonathan180iq** · 12-27-2011, 04:08 PM

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=4882

Also, see this thread. It should be very helpful.

greatmaul · 12-27-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

... She really needs to learn how to grip the bike while she rides, even as a passenger. The Gz isn't one of those bikes that should throwing people off the back. Hands around the waist help too. Brother or not, a good grip on the rider is essential for passenger safety.

+1 I was thinking the same thing. People shouldn't fly off of this bike unless they aren't holding on properly or the bike is being ridden insanely. Proper instruction and good gear for both of them is definitely called for not just for them but for any riders or passengers.

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joc18 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: tennessee Posts: 4	Re: Badly need padded sissy bar with luggage rack thanks for the welcomes. I'm new to any forums and don't know protocol so I hope I didn't come across rude in any way without saying how glad I am to participate. I got a GZ250 for my son and he loves it but when he rides his sister she almost slides off the back. Christmas broke us and we don't have enough money to buy one of those new so thought this'd be a good place to find one. Again, thanks, and I'm happy to be a part.
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12-27-2011, 03:34 PM	#6
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Badly need padded sissy bar with luggage rack Welcome to the family.You can look for a backrest off a Suzuki 800 Boulevard.It will fit with very little modifying.( drill two holes).That is what I had on mine.Good luck. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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12-27-2011, 04:05 PM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Badly need padded sissy bar with luggage rack If all you want is to keep her from sliding off, you should be able to make a very small butt guard in place of a real sissy bar. I would take a piece of scrap metal, bend it into a "U" shape that would fit over the pillion seat and then add some kind of padding so it doesn' dig into her back too badly. She really needs to learn how to grip the bike while she rides, even as a passenger. The Gz isn't one of those bikes that should throwing people off the back. Hands around the waist help too. Brother or not, a good grip on the rider is essential for passenger safety.
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Badly need padded sissy bar with luggage rack viewtopic.php?f=34&t=4882 Also, see this thread. It should be very helpful.
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