GS850 Tank Pad

[mcycle-nut]

I seem to be missing the tank pad on my wife's '82 GS850G. I noticed one of coils has wear marks on it and it appears the gas tank has been rubbing on it, not good. What do you expect when you buy a 30 year-old bike? I checked the parts fische and it appears I'm missing the tank pad, part #44541-49401. After checking a few sites, it appears it is "disco". It is a common part for '82 and '83 850s, and '82-'84 1100 shafties. Judging by the ghost marks on the tank, it measures aprox. 6x10 mm, and it looks like there's some nubs on it that pull through a plate on the frame. These said nubs are aprox. 5 mm apart. Does anybody out there have one or at the very least can you give me thickness measurement so I can make something that will work?

[gsrick]

Eric asked me to share this with you.

This one will work.
You may have to glue it with weatherstrip adhesive due to the different pattern of the rubber nubs.
Number 5 here:


http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=95991&category=Mo torcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1982&fveh=2156


Eric

[mcycle-nut]

Thanks! At least I have a measurement now, seeing as how I have an '83 ESD to which to measure. Off to the wreckers now! If not, it looks as if I can still get the part.