1980 GS1000 v. !980 GS1000G (exhaust that is!)

[Anonymous]

This is my first time requesting technical information, so please be gentle in your responses.
I have just managed to find a beautiful 1980 GS1000. I have come across a decent looking 1980 GS1000G 4 into 2 exhaust. My question is whether this exhaust will fit my GS1000?
I have had a quick search of the forum and have not found a categorical response from someone who can confirm either way.

Cheers

Jason

[Don Lobacz]

I believe they are similar enough to interchange, though I think the G series were made to bolt up to the bottom of the cases.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Don,

I am not that mechancially savvy so I have found this forum invaluable for me to learn more about my bike.

If what you say is true, does this pose much of a problem? And is it easily rectified?

Cheers

[Sandy]

I have a 1000G exhaust on my '79GS1000 standard model and it fits perfectly. The only difference I found is that the G exhaust has nicer aluminum mounting flanges vs the cast iron and chromed ones of the standard and E model. The G exhaust I've heard has slighly more back pressure so the power may be down slightly but I really haven't noticed much difference.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Sandy,

I will purchase and give it a go.

cheers all (and a fantastic forum too!)

Jason