Quick Question about fuel tanks.

[Hammered]

A 1982 GS850 G fuel tank has the same mounting style as a 1983 GS650 G right?

By same, I mean with the 2 rubbers on the front and the 2 mounting holes an the rear. I know some of the 650 and 850 tanks have a single bolt mount in the center of the rear of the tank. What Im doing is installing a larger tank from the 850 on the 650 and maybe going with a Cafe style on the bike.

[tkent02]

Not sure about the holes on an '83, but the 850 tank is significantly longer than the 650. One of both in the shop now, can I measure it for you?

[Hammered]

That would be great. Thank you.

[tkent02]

The 1981 650G frame has the two rear mount holes... The 1980 850G has just the one. The frame is different in that area, can't get a good measurement. The distance is closer than I had thought. The 650 frame and tank is actually wider than the 850 in between the hockey puck mounts in the front, so I couldn't put the 850 tank on the 650 as a test. Sorry, I'm not much help.

[Hammered]

no sweat. I appreciate the effort. I thought I had measured an 850 with the same mounting style as my 650 and found they were only a couple 1/4" or so difference. But for the life of me, I dont remember if I measured between the front mounts. Id hate to buy a tank that requires more fabbing than just getting another 650 tank and just splitting it. May end up being the way to go though.

Thanks again.