Show me your de-Led GLs!

[Longitudinal]

I think The GS550E tank can be made to fit the GL model with a bit of fabrication. Pianomandan or something similar had that mod done to his 850 from memory. You could always put some clearance into a G tank by pushing the corners in... and possibly put some bolts into threaded holes in the steerer stops to retard the lock to lock a bit... that look would also suit the planned Hooped rear end. 17" rear wheel and new shocks is easy.

New bars are easy & cheap. The bikemaster ones work. Daytona or Euro bend are good choices.

L forks on an L frame measure out the same as a G fork on a G frame as far as trail etc from memory....

All good input. Thank you.

I am planning to install an 850G tank this winter once enjoyable riding weather (i.e. 50+ degrees) becomes sufficiently rare. I like the style much better than that of my L tank, but I'm going to appreciate the extra gallon of fuel capacity even more.

The above 550L looks great with the modified seat, and I would be happy with that as well, but I think I like the idea of making a flat pan that levels off that little dip in the L seat. We will see how lazy or how motivated I feel when the time comes, or how much the L seat is worth to sell. I do like how that 550 seat retains the key access to the battery--something that I would not bother to preserve if I were to build my own.

[gustovh]

I think that this the bike to which you refer, it is a 80 850L. It does sport a 750 tank, Corbin Sportster seat and left rear turn signal from a Motoguzi. Had to add a spacer at the rear tank mount and use a longer bolt. cut the front seat mounts off and mounted the seat old school with a bolt through the rear fender. Add K&N pods, jet properly with 4/1 Delvick {sp}. Side panels are fabed out of aircraft aluminum and are formed to just pop on. Keeps up with the big boys just fine.



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I think member Gustovh has a sharp looking '82 1100 L. Can't seem to locate a pic of it though.

Here's a thread with a buddy's L wearing a few G parts.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...y-L&highlight=