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Replacement fuel tank for '85 GS450L - any of these work?

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Below is what I found. I've listed year and model. Please let me know if any of these would be a direct replacement fit for my 1985 GS450L that has a leaky tank. Thanks.

1981 GS550L
1983 GS650 (picture shows it on a cruiser style so probably a 650L
1980 GS550L
1982 GS750
 
Unfortunately I don't think any of them will fit. All of them have the single bolt rear mount, Yours has the two bolt mount??? You can go to www.bikebandit.com ( $327.00 new) and check tank mounting for some of the L models
 
Here is the ebay link to the '81 GS550L I saw. It appears to have the same 2 bolt mounting as mine. Any thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...&item=2489048113&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

Actually, I just looked at the other auctions and all of them appear to be 2 bolt rear mounting. I guess the only question is whether they would line up and fit properly. Even if it didn't line up perfectly, could I just fabricate a bracket that would mate the new tank to the existing bolt pattern as long as it was still the 2 rear bolt style?
 
I just emailed the seller to see if he would take some measurements for me so I can see how close it might be. Hopefully he will do it and get back to me quick.
 
To clarify
1981 GS550L Maybe1983 GS650 (picture shows it on a cruiser style so probably a 650L Maybe
1980 GS550L NO1982 GS750 NO
 
Took some mearsurements. Hopefully this helps get some ideas (these are approximate since tank is still on the bike)

Distance center-to-center between rear mounting bolts = 3.75"
Width at rear of tank = 7"
Width at widest point = 11.5"
Overall Length = 20"
Height at highest point = 8"
 
Found an excellent condition tank from an '86 GS450L. Should be here early next week and be an exact swap.
 
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