Gs1000 Petrol Tank

[twobigdogs]

Hi does anyone know if a tank from a gs1000 will fit a gs850 g 1981?The tank I have has the cap to the side but the gs1000 has the cap in the centre.Are they the same?Thanks Mark P

[chiphead]

I'm not sure, but I think the 850 tank, if is not an L, has a two bolt rear mount system where as the 1000 tank runs a single centered rear bolt mount. I'm not 100% on this.The 82 850 definitely has a two bolt system but I'm not sure about the 81.

[humhead]

GS1000G & 850G Tanks are the same. Sounds like you're looking at a chain drive 1000 tank. The frames are different on chain & shaft bikes. Can you test fit the tank before you buy? if not, measure both & compare.
The G sreies bikes (650, 850 &1000/1100) changed from 1 bolt to two bolt rear tank mounts in 1982.

Terry

[twobigdogs]

Tank

Hi thanks for that.........I think to save trouble I will try and get my tank resprayed........................cheers Mark P:-D