Will the top box rack for the "old" GS 500 model fit the "new" model?
I am looking at a top box rack that is secured in two places - to the side of the mud guard and to the frame.
So... Will it fit?
I don't think so.
I suppose it depends what you mean by "old" and "new".
A rack for a '88-00 GS500E might fit a '01+ GS500E/F.
A rack for a 4-cylinder '79-82 GS500E probably won't fit any '88+ GS500.
IOW a rack for this:
(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GS/GS500E/1980_GS500E_blue_800.jpg)
Probably won't fit this:
(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1999/1999_GS500E_yellow_640.jpg)
Hope this helps.
By the "old" model i mean a rack from for example a '91 GS 500. I got the '07 GS 500 which has a slightly different bodywork on the tail compared to the older ('91) GS 500.
I have found a guy with a rack that fits his '91 but wanna know if it fits my 07' before making him ship it to me :)
Ah well in that case, it depends on the rack.
In general, no. The plastics are significantly different, '01+ being much wider.
If the rack only mounts at the grab bar mount points, then maybe. Or with little modification.