Carb swap questions?

[Anonymous]

I was curious if somone here could tell me if carbs off 82 GS850L would work on GS1000? A guy who works for me was curious and I told him I would pass the question on. THanks so much

CHris

[focus frenzy]

not without some serious modifications.
the level of modifications depends on what year model 1000.

the 850 uses 32mm carbs, and a 80 and up 1000 uses 34mm carbs.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I think he is intending on parting out this 850 and someone who owns a 1000 was wanting to know. Is there any years it would fit as far as 1000? IE... before 80'?

Thanks again
Chris

[SqDancerLynn1]

1980 & newer they use different size carbs. The 850 carbs could be used on a GS1000 but you would loose engine preformance Up to 79 the 850 & 1000 used the VM 26 carbs with different jetting. so it depends on year.
Now if youi wanted to go the other way YES you could use the GS1000 carbs on an 850