interchangeable gas tanks

[h1ghw4ym4n5]

Hey my fellow gs riders. I just want to know what gas tanks will fit my 1980 gs 1000.
Im looking at a 1980 gs 550 gas tank on ebay right now but hesitant cause im not exactly sure. Looks can be deceiving. Please let me know.
Also if possible, can somebody tell me what is the difference between a G model and GT model?

 

[tkent02]

That 550 tank isn't even close. The 1980 - 1981 GS 750 E or 1100E tank fit perfectly, if painted well and if you weren't a GS expert you would never know it wasn't original.

I have three earlier 1000E tanks to sell, two '78s and a '79, but the petcock goes right where the top of the CV carbs are, so you would have to move the hole.

 

[Steve]

Hey my fellow gs riders. I just want to know what gas tanks will fit my 1980 gs 1000.
Im looking at a 1980 gs 550 gas tank on ebay right now but hesitant cause im not exactly sure. Looks can be deceiving. Please let me know.
Also if possible, can somebody tell me what is the difference between a G model and GT model?

I'll answer these in reverse order, if you don't mind.

The "G" says it's a shaft-driven Suzuki GS.
The "T" at the end says it's a 1980 model.
If this is your bike, the full model name is "GS1000GT".
You could say "1980 GS1000GT", but it would be redundant, as the "1980" and the "T" are saying the same thing.
Although "GS1000GT" is proper, most people outside the GS community won't know what you are talking about.
If you say "1980 GS1000G", they will know.

I don't know how much different the '80 550 gas tank is than the '79 550E, but I happen to be working on a '79 550E right now, and can try the tank on my son's '80 1000G, if you wish.

I guess it would be foolish of me to ask why you want to cut your riding range in half. :-\\\

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[h1ghw4ym4n5]

Oh ok nice know always wondered what that T meant. But as for.the gas tank. I just got ripped of trying to get my stock tank patched up(leak I been riding with for 2 years)
And somehow the.guy disfigured the whole.tank where it wont even.sit.on.the.frame. and tried to say I brung it in like that.(got my money back and tank back though) Now im just looking for options cause I cant seem to find a decent tank

 

[h1ghw4ym4n5]

Forgive me of the periods. Dam phone

 

[tkent02]

Can the tank be bent back into shape? Leaks can be fixed, even if the guy who did it couldn't do it.

 

[h1ghw4ym4n5]

No I doubt it. In the picture(forgive.me if.its upside down steve)
Your.looking at the gas tank sitting on the frame from behind the seat. See what I mean?

 

[tkent02]

I would try to hammer that tunnel out. You never know.

 

[h1ghw4ym4n5]

And a side pic (don't laugh to hard) its just plain ol messed up how he got me...

 

[tkent02]

Dude, that's an 850 tank. Not even close to fitting a 1000.

 

[Steve]

Dude, that's an 850 tank. Not even close to fitting a 1000.

If it's a 1000G, they are the same frame, so why wouldn't it fit? :-k

The tanks are the same part number, except for the paint/trim detail.

1000G fuel tank: 44100-45150-08E

850G fuel tank: 44100-45130-08E

The 1000G has two gold pinstripes, the 850G tank has one gold, one red stripe.
I just happen to have one of each (on its proper bike) in the shed right now.

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[h1ghw4ym4n5]

Whatever kind of tank it is(idk this.is.my first gs) I.just know.that tank fit before now.it doesnt.
And I guess my only options are a 850 tank? Certain years?
And thanks to.every body. Im glad I can get replies without having to wait forever.

 

[Steve]

Whatever kind of tank it is(idk this.is.my first gs) I.just know.that tank fit before now.it doesnt.
And I guess my only options are a 850 tank? Certain years?

Since your 1000 is a shafty, I think the only other tank that will fit will be another '80/'81 1000G tank or a '79-'81 850G tank. Don't even think of trying a GL tank, there will be a bit of work involved in fitting it.

And thanks to.every body. Im glad I can get replies without having to wait forever.

Yeah, we catch some newer members by surprise with the speed of responses here.

This is a VERY ACTIVE forum.

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[h1ghw4ym4n5]

Wow seriously I was just about to hit the buy it now button on ebay for an 82 gs 850 gl tank.
Now thats what u call speedy. But I see that most of the.tanks on gl's have a double mounting set thingamajiggy that fits under.the.seat where my nattery cover plate would be. This.tank Im looking ay has.the 1 single hole for mounting it right where the.seat overlaps the tank just like my old(before disfigured) tank does.

 

[bbjumper]

I rode my 82 g around for a year before I was told it had a 80 tank on it.

Long story short the 110g tank will go right on there with no modes. If you changed crabs you will have peacock issues.

Cheers

 

[cougar]

Sorry to jump in am trying to confirm this for myself.

so for a 78 gs1000e all 1000 tanks and 1100 / 750 tanks will fit (not talking L tanks)?

all G (shaft drive) won't fit chain drives?

late tanks (80+) will fit all but early has issuses with peacock fitting late model due to carbs?

is that right?????

 

[Grimly]

no modes. If you changed crabs you will have peacock issues.

I love autocorrect.

 

[cougar]

Sorry to jump in am trying to confirm this for myself.

so for a 78 gs1000e all 1000 tanks and 1100 / 750 tanks will fit (not talking L tanks)?

all G (shaft drive) won't fit chain drives?

late tanks (80+) will fit all but early has issuses with peacock fitting late model due to carbs?

Is this correct ??

 

[cougar]

Sorry to jump in am trying to confirm this for myself.

so for a 78 gs1000e all 1000 tanks and 1100 / 750 tanks will fit (not talking L tanks)?

all G (shaft drive) won't fit chain drives?

late tanks (80+) will fit all but early has issuses with peacock fitting late model due to carbs?

is that right?????

?? is this right ??

 

[tkent02]

No they will not fit on your chain drive GS1000.

You need the ones I told you about.

I have two '78 1000E tanks to sell if you can do some bodywork. If not good luck finding one, they are scarce as hen's dicks.

Shaft drive bikes are different, their tanks are diffferent. I had one on my 1000E when I bought it, the back of the tank sat up six inches above the seat, even though he had hammered on it quite a bit underneath to make it fit.

Chain drive 1000E tank, or a 1980 - 1981 GS 750 or GS1100E tank will fit. I think 1982 1100E is the same shape, not sure.

Earlier 750, no way. Any shafty tank, no way. L tank, not even close without serious welding skillz.

Here's a pic of the 1981 1100E tank on an 1000E if you'd like, I just put it on my 1980 1000E five minutes ago. With paint it looks fine.