Does the 78 GS1000 share airbox with any other models?

[four_shot]

I can say that the 79 gs750 box fits the 79gs850 no mods. If the 850 crosses over to the 1000, then I'd think the 750 would too.


That being said I can't see why the shafty vs chain would make a difference. The apples and oranges may be the differences between the 750/850 vs 1000?

Just thought I'd mention that.

[Gregory]

I can say that the 79 gs750 box fits the 79gs850 no mods. If the 850 crosses over to the 1000, then I'd think the 750 would too.


That being said I can't see why the shafty vs chain would make a difference. The apples and oranges may be the differences between the 750/850 vs 1000?

Just thought I'd mention that.

My HUNCH would also be that they are interchangeable as long as the carbs are the same size. For instance, the gs1100 box will fit in a gs1000 frame although the tubes that connect the carbs are different sizes.

Sorry I forgot to snap a pic of the chrome box yesterday...will get er done.

[Sandy]

The '79 airbox is the same as '78 except for the addition of the chrome side panels. They are held on with 3 pop rivets that are easily removed and will leave you with 3 tiny holes that are not really visible and can be filled with some black silicon making them virtually invisible.

[Gregory]

Sorry I didn't realize the condition of these. I doubt if you will want to swap because the chrome has rust coming through it. but here are the pics of it anyway.

[mattfeet]

Yea, I think Ill pass on that one. Thanks though!

[hjfisk]

78-79 have the same front part except for the chrome, the filter housing in the rear is the same also, but I believe you can use the filter housing's from a 80-81 750L,orE model also 80-83 1100E models, the difference is some one box is molded smooth and the other has some added ribs can't remember which though