Frame types?

[Anonymous]

Hello All,
Got an easy question for ya, I am looking to replace the tank on my 82 GS650G with a tear-drop shaped tank, also going to custom make a seat, low profile and add forward controls. My question is, the L model look is what I am after, is the frame significantly different than my G model?
in other words, can I get the same cruiser look that an L model has by modifying the seat and gas tank?
Thanks
Tom

 

[shaftzuki]

Tom - owning both, and having them set side by side, I can tell you there is quite bit of difference between the two ... the L model frames are just a bit shorter from the ground up than the G frames, but the biggest difference lies in the front end. The L model bikes have much longer fork setups than the G's and the rear tire setups are usually an inch in diamter smaller than the G's (16's instead of 17's). The seats are also completely different -with the G's having the standard "flat" seat and the L's having the stepped saddle. Those differences combined make for a lower seat height and a little bit longer (taller looking) front end. 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Looks like it may be a little harder than I thought to get that cruiser look from my G model huh? oh well, what the heck, Im not planning on doing any permenent damage to the original parts of the bike, nor the frame, so I guess it wont hurt to experimint.. Thanks for the info
Take care
Tom