Do MK1 and MK2 hitches mount the same?

[Razorback]

I attmpted to search, but didn't get a suitable result.

 

if i see and ebay hitch for a 1200, will it fit my '87 1300?

[Prairiehammer]

I attmpted to search, but didn't get a suitable result.

 

if i see and ebay hitch for a 1200, will it fit my '87 1300?

 

No.

Substantially different mounting.

This is a Markland hitch for the 1986-1993:

 

And this is a Markland hitch for a 1983-1985 (that big black square is a mud flap):

Edited April 22, 2014 by Prairiehammer

[Pegasus1300]

+1 on that. Except for the ball mounting plate they are different.