650E model vs 650G model --- Whats compatable?

[old750]

I just realized I haven't signed on in here for years! Time flies...

I have an 81' 650E chain drive model that I bought last year as a project. Someone has offered me a an 81' GS650G ( shaft) bike for free that has been in the back of a garage since 1990. No title and its 171 miles one way to get it, the kicker is its FREE! Only thing is I have to move a pair of Chevy Chevettes and a bunch of assorted hoard to get to it. Not sure its worth it or not. I know the bikes are similar but is it worth the effort to retrieve?

Are exhaust, carbs, wiring the same? I think the engines are different...maybe. Should I go get this?

[unfocused]

The bottom end is different. Top end should be the same except for the cams might have a different profile. If you need parts for your bike grab it.

[Redman]

Weither E or G or L (GL) the major engoine and wiring is the same for the 650s.
(were as, say, for 1100s the Es have the 4 valve per cylinders and Gs have the 2 valve.)

650s were only 3 years, 81,82,83

E= chain, standard
G=shaft, standard flat seat, regular bars.
GL (called L)=shaft, cruiser stepped seat, leading axle forks, pullback bars, more chrome

(I had 82 gs650g for 20+ years.)

oh, and then there also was, less common, the 650 Katana GM, all different body work, but still the 2 valve per cyclider engine.

[Who Dat?]

The frames are vastly different, due to the drive method. The wiring might have a few minor differences, but should largely be the same, depending on the year(s). Since both are '81, that shouldn't be (much of) a problem. Good news? The valve caps on the tires are directly interchangable.

[old750]

Thanks for all your thoughts. I have now asked and received clarification (ie Pictures) of what I was going to be dealing with as far as extracting it. The garage is one of those model T types, really tight as far as width but oddly like double deep. So I'd have to clean the initial hoard in the door, get first Chevette out, then second Chevette out and the bike is at the back (or front I guess) of the garage. I saw pics of the bike, looks very decent and exhaust is really nice but I'm afraid I'm going to pass. Probably 6 hours of driving and another 1/2 day extracting it, not worth it. The cost of free is too high.

[Grimly]

There's nothing more expensive than a free motorcycle, anyway, so you ducked well.

[850 Combat]

One has a roller bearing bottom end the other has plane bearings. Thats a considerable difference. Plane bearings on the shaft drive.

[650Skull]

If your still interested to learn about the differences

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs650gt%2081.htm

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs650gx_81.html

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs650e%2083.htm

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs650e_82.html