GS750 D & E Fuel Tank

[Guest]

Anyone out there tell me if the fuel tank and exhaust on a 1978 GS750B UK bike, would be the same as on a 1978 GS750E USA bike .. The tank on my bike is 89 millimetres wide where it mounts onto the frame at the front. I purchased one off of ebay about 4 months ago from America listed for a 1978 GS750. I have just got around to putting it loosely on the bike before getting it sand blasted, and it is only 76 millimetres (around 1/2 inch narrower).
Im not sure if its sitting correctly, even though the rear mount goes in, its still off centre, and havnt got a seat yet to be sure. So don't know whether to just get another one before I pay out money getting it blasted

[chuck hahn]

Dead on match. Should be anyway. the tank and pipes would be the same far as i know. Euro models would have changes such as carbs, jetting and other minor things though. I cant see Japan making a country specific tank or pipe though...counter productive to make two seperate sets of dies for the same bike otherwise.

[madmitch2006]

Any idea what the Tank is for that I purchased from America ??

tank (Small).jpgThe RED is where the measurement is wrong by half an inch, this one being to narrow.

[madmitch2006]

tank1 (Small).jpgAnd from another angle.

[chuck hahn]

Whats the top look like and the sides??? Can the posts off the frame with the round rubber cushions be shortened just a tad to allow it to slip on? My have to modify the rubber mounts a tad thinner also but it may work.

[madmitch2006]

tank2 (Small).jpgThe top view

[chuck hahn]

Yes that does look to be a 78 E tank..right shape. Missing the fuel door cover. And has the 78 style pinstripe. May have to do mounting post modifications.

[madmitch2006]

When I got it off ebay, it was just listed as a 78' GS750 .....
SUZUKI FUEL TANK / 78' GS750 (good condition / no cracks or leaks / inside has a tiny amount of rust but not bad at all / 1 dent on the left side / no dents on the right / paint is fair). Cleaning out my shop of some random gas tanks laying around. i might be a little off on the year or model this fits so please look at the pictures and be sure this is what you need. WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE/S IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU GET. please look at my store for more motorcycle parts like this.