GS1100Gk pannier brackets

[Vanda]

I scored a pair of these panniers for my GSX1100 but there are no brackets and I wondered where i could get some info or maybe a pic or two of these brackets before I start hacking into the job.
Regards
Tony

[JayH]

What bike do yo have; a 90's GSX1100G or late 80's GSX1100F? If you have a rear luggage carrier on you bike you might be able to hand some braekts off of that.

[argonsagas]

Even the GK itself does not have specfific mounting brackets for the bags. The bike comes stock with a rear carrier.

The bags mount on the rear carrier at the top and with a bracket for the lower, plus a stiffener/bumper across the rear.


If you will not be using a rear carrier, then you will have to fabricate the mounts.

[Redman]

Tony, I have a GK (and manual and microfisch) and would be willing to take pictures for you. But I quess would requires a translation of "pannier" (yes, a lot of things need to be explained to me.).

[Vanda]

Thanks for the replies. My bike is a Gsx1100ES so it looks like installing the panniers (side mount carry boxes) will need a fab' job. I just missed out on getting the rack and top box, however, a friend of mine is pretty good with jobs like this. Hey REdman, I'd like to see an exploded view/diagram of the original mounting system if possible. Once again, thanks for the help
REgards
Tony

[Redman]

Hey, Tony,

Send me a personal message (PM) and include an email address, and I'll send you a scan or two of the mounting frames in the next day or two.

[Redman]

I could send you this picture file.

I added red arrows showing where the side bags are attatched to the frame(s).

I could describe the places where the frame(s) attatche to the bike, but your bike (not being a GK) may not have those places.

[Redman]

Can see the bracket/frame somewhat in this pic.

[Vanda]

Wow, thanks Redman - that's exactly what I was looking for!
Many thanks and regards
Tony