650E and G tank differences?

[BigD_83]

I'm looking for a spare 650G (or E if it fits) tank and fender to use for my 650GD while those parts are being painted/decals applied.

I know some of the tanks have the fuel gauge sending unit and some don't, but that doesn't concern me so much, as I can live without the gauge for awhile. I'm more interested in whether there are differences between the E and G tanks as far as mounting goes.

Thanks,

Derrick

[BigD_83]

It's fun answering one's own thread starter. I had an email response back through the wonders of the internet, I have [edited] it slightly to make it read more easily:

"I am not sure. But, the G tanks tend to be narrower at the top frame rail tunnel as well as the G frames. I do have an '81 850G tank on my '79750E frame though.

[You] would have to try one on [your] frame or get someone to measure the tightest clearance in that tunnel and compare that measurement with [your] G tank to be sure.

Of course, it looks like they both mount the same at the rear.

Also, I have found that on some of these tanks the horse-shoe shaped front mounts can
be set back further and move the tank into the steering limits.

Just some things that I have ran into while working in the mad scientist lab creating some of these.

Certain year 550 tanks may also work. I do have an '80 550E tank here that I could try but the rear mount is the single bolt type.

I do know that an '80-81 750E tank will not work on this G frame as I did try that.

Sorry that I couldn't be of more help as I don't have a 650E tank here to try myself."

[tom203]

I often talk and argue with myself but so far I don't respond to my own emails.

How about buying this CA ebay's seller tank- use it and resell later and recoup most of your costs I'm thinking $60 and its yours

ebay item #290911743081

[BigD_83]

I saw that one, Tom. Looks a little on the rusty side, but that is one of the reasons I was asking about fitment. Something tells me the 650E tank is a little different...