1979 GS Fuel Tank switch

[cyrsm05]

I already did. Here is the 750 the tank came off of. A $100 special.............

........and on the 850G $200 special

A direct fit, both have the same mounting points and backbone shape. That's usually where the swapping problem is, sa some tank tunnels are too narrow to fit down over the frame and some Suzies have a two bolt vertical rear mount instead of the single horizontal mount. That and of course if the tank is physically shorter. If that is a 550 tank on the custom then he may have done some mods to make it work. I have never tried a 500E tank on a larger bike, since I've never owned one. I did have a nice '82 550T, but that is shaped like an L tank and has the twin mount.

Oh ok i thought you had additional photos to share... In anycase, that looks great man. A really nice fit. It's about a gallon lighter than the 850 fuel tank right? I'll be looking for a 750 right now!

I wish I can find some specials thanks again for providing the info!

[Steve]

It's about a gallon lighter than the 850 fuel tank right?

If all you are looking for is weight savings, you could simply fill the 850 tank part-way.

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[cyrsm05]

If all you are looking for is weight savings, you could simply fill the 850 tank part-way.

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I'm actually also considering the look and having a tank more slender.

[tkent02]

Since I don't give a damn about someone else's idea of looks and since my 750/1100 will go farther with a bigger gas tank my '81 850 tank is no longer for sale.
Thanks for the info guys.

[gsrick]

Sorry Tom, the swap is only a one way deal.
The 750 will fit on the 850/1000G, but not the other way around.
You're will have to stay looking cool, instead of being functional.

[tkent02]

Just curious about why it wouldn't fit?

[gsrick]

I'm just pulling your leg.

[tkent02]

You got me. Gullible sometimes I guess.