tranforming a gs550E into a gs550L

[freakzilla]

I'm wondering if there are anyways to make my 1980 gs550E look more like a gs550L. Is it possible to swap the seats and tanks can I switch fenders stuff like that. Iknow what you'er all thinking Why didn't I just buy one but if you could all just indulge me and let me know what you think. also any one know where I can get lowering blocks for this bike.

[marvinsc]

The Frames are Different, I'm Pretty Sure that the Only Parts that interchange are The Drive trains. Wheels, Forks, as well as the Obvious Seat and Tank are All Different.

[brveagle]

wont work...

everything's different...

[jimcor]

Yep, not a simple parts swap.
Interseting to see somebody wanting the L style \\/ . Usually its somebody trying to turn an L into an E. (They get the same answer you did :? .)

[lord1234]

why why why why why why why

[UncleMike]

There's an L for sale around here that my buddy is thinking of buying. Perhaps he'll trade.

[Jethro]

Yep, not a simple parts swap.
Interseting to see somebody wanting the L style \\/ . Usually its somebody trying to turn an L into an E. (They get the same answer you did :? .)

I thought that no one but old, crazy Kentukiens liked "L" models!:-D

[Tarbash 27]

i dont think the frames are that different. the geometry is the same. they just have different mounts and stuff. such as gas tank and seat. thats what i think because i converted my 79 gs750L into a base model, swapped tanks, and seats and such. i just had to weld on a rear tank mount and modify seat latch to other side. everything else is the same. so i think the 550 should frames should be very similar

[brveagle]

the rise of the frame head tubes is different... throws everything off