GS550L tank on a GS450E

[jfsebastian]

Hi guys,

Is there any reason that the 550L tank wouldn´t fit a 450E?
The frame seem to be the same.
Does anyone know the fuel capacity of the 550L tank?
Were there any difference between 1981 and 1985?

Thanks mates

JF

[ktp1598]

I know an L tank has more of a gentle slope by the seat. If it will fit, it might not look right. The L seats are different too. They might not fit on your frame.

[jfsebastian]

Sorry, I was not clear here.
I have made a custom seat, so it doesn´t matter if it looks strange with stock seat. The fitting on the frame and hopefully the mounting brackets is what counts. It is the slimmer and drop look I am after.

[Nessism]

I doubt the rear mounts are the same but this is just a guess based on past experience.

[jfsebastian]

I checked the partsfiches at http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs550-l-...ist/93333.html and also the 1986 models.

The 1981-82 seems to have the same frame so even if the brackets seem different, it should fit and I just have to make another bracket.
The 1986 model have a totally different frame so there is a no-go.

I want another tank on my GS450E. Fit for a café racer, maybe not my bobber.
Do you know of either a wider/fatter or drop shaped tank that might fit?
Look at this beauty and agree that FAT is beautiful.

JF

[hillsy]

I put a 650E tank on my 450 and the front mounts are identical. The rear are nowhere near though.....

Hope this helps

[jfsebastian]

I have to check that. The 550/500/650 tank might suit my needs as well.
Bought some tracker drag bars today.
Low and fat will me my song from now on.

JF