Looking for a rack/top case combo for 2009 GS500F.

[SSDD1]

I've been looking around, and the racks I've found are for 2001-2004 models.  Does anyone have any recommendations for a rack to hold a Givi, or another top case to hold a helmet and jacket?

[mr72]

I built one.

anyway, '01-04 are likely the same or at least adaptable to a '09.

[BockinBboy]

Racks designed to fit 01-04 will fit all later models as well- the rear/tail is all the same 01+.

I have a Shad SH46 which fits two full face helmets with ease. I used an SW Motech Alurack to mount it. Slight modification was required for that particular rack, though it was very easy. I can't say I would recommend the rack for any larger of a case.

Shad cases are excellent quality and are less costly than a similar size/feature Givi. Worth a look for sure!

- Bboy


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[rg500gamma]

I have  Shad  side case luggage rack  &  shad  top mount  on  2007  GS500F  ,   Hepco  &  Becker  side case & top mount  will  work on 2007 GS500F .

[Bluesmudge]

I have the hepco & becker racks and cases. Expensive but very nice and very durable.

Any GS500 after 2001 will  have the same rear plastics and mounting points.

[user11235813]

I don't think you can go past the GIVI E460

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-e460-monokey-topcase

Then you can add a rack on top and also a backrest.

[gsJack]

I made a rack bolted to the passenger grab handle to carry soft luggage which could be removed by unbolting the grab handle for my 97 GS. 

For my 02 GS I found a Suzuki accessory rack that bolted on in place of the grab handle and mounted a 33 liter Givi case on it and the case started to bounce after a while so I added a couple bracing struts to it and it went the rest of the 02's 100k miles.
http://imgur.com/qicAnPz