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?
I built one.
anyway, '01-04 are likely the same or at least adaptable to a '09.
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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I have Shad side case luggage rack & shad top mount on 2007 GS500F , Hepco & Becker side case & top mount will work on 2007 GS500F . :thumb:
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.
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.
(https://s13.postimg.org/awald2hub/IMG_0549.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/awald2hub/)
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