82 to 80 GS1100E conversion?

[Mad Mark]

is it possible to do this? would it be just bolt on or are the tabs on the frame for side covers etc different?

[posplayr]

anything is possible and I don't care to ask why....

[Steve]

Just exactly WHAT is it you are trying to convert?

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[nastyjones]

He's trying to convert an 82 back to an 80. I remember a thread from a few years ago. It is possible but you need to do extensive mods to the underside of the tank & the front mounting tabs, then the seat won't fit & must also be modded, etc.

The conclusion was, it just wasn't worth it.

[Steve]

I thought maybe he was trying to put the '82's better-looking bodywork on the '80.

Just another example of PLEASE STATE YOUR REQUEST PLAINLY.

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[dr_fosg8]

I think he wants to make his 82 look like an 80?

[koolaid_kid]

I thought maybe he was trying to put the '82's better-looking bodywork on the '80.

Just another example of PLEASE STATE YOUR REQUEST PLAINLY.

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I wonder, perhaps we should have a thread discussing this issue. Hehe.

[wes cooley]

pretty simple question, i didn't have a problem understanding it.
i agree with mad mark. after owning a few of both, i think the 80-81 bodywork is much cooler then the 82/83.
pot officially stirred. discuss.

[Mad Mark]

sorry for the confusion thought it was a pretty straight forward question? yeah making my 1982 look like a 1980.

im not going to do this i was just wondering if it was simple or possible because i like the older style tank and seat. if it was bolt on maybe do it if could get a tank and seat cheap, it would be pretty cool to swap out styles every once in a while lol.

so its not just bolt on, thanks guys.

[posplayr]

sorry for the confusion thought it was a pretty straight forward question? yeah making my 1982 look like a 1980.

im not going to do this i was just wondering if it was simple or possible because i like the older style tank and seat. if it was bolt on maybe do it if could get a tank and seat cheap, it would be pretty cool to swap out styles every once in a while lol.

so its not just bolt on, thanks guys.

people swap out the same year model with different colors, remove and reinstall fairings. I don't think I have ever seen or heard of a convertible 80-81 to 82-83 setup.