GS1150 gas tankswap

[QuaiChangKane]

One other question, then I'll stop pestering everyone and get to work for the day....


Does anyone know if a GS1150 tank could be made to work on a 750ES? I'm not asking if it's compatible, but if it could be made to work with minor fiddling?

Just wondering how much work it would be - it'd be nice to have the extra capacity on demand before a long trip.....

Maybe someone has detailed drawings, dimensions, or underside photos? Any 1150 owners previously own a 750ES (or vice-versa)?


Thanks!


-Q!

[Griffin]

I used to own a GS1150E. The 1150 tank is a few inches longer, and the front mounting rubbers on the 1150 are further apart tahn the 750.

I suppose it could be made to fit (what couldn't?), but it would take quite a bit of fabrication work.

I think the '83-'86 GS550 tank would be a closer fit. I used to own one of those as well, and it's closer in size and mounting pattern to the '83 GS750.

[renobruce]

I don't have any pics of the underside of a tank, but here are a few pics of an 1150 frame. Maybe they will help.

[QuaiChangKane]

Thanks for the info, guys. I'll see if I can source a used one to try out - I don't mind fabricating brackets or spacers, I just don't want to modify my frame to a point where I couldn't easily return it to stock appearance...