will gs 1000 79 electrical parts go on 80 gs 1000

[Anonymous]

Can anyone tell me if 79 GS 1000 electrical parts (starter, handle bar switches and instrument cluster) will fit and work on a 80 GS 1000 before I go and buy them tommorrow.............Thank You Ryan McDougall

[Anonymous]

I know on the L models they are. Only difference is that the 80 model has a speedo that only goes to I think 85. I have a 79 and know a guy with an 80 and a lot of the parts are interchangable. I have an 80 Exhaust system on mine now. the 80 1000 is a shaft drive so there are differences in engine cases, carbs, and probably swinging arm. The 80 may also be CDI but you would have to defer to someone else for info there since I am not home now to ask the 80 owner. Starter should exchange without a problem.

[Anonymous]

Thanks I appreciate the reply, I'm not even sure what model my bike is, it's a gift and has been customized.......Semper Fi!

[SqDancerLynn1]

starter-yes. instruments-yes. handle switches-yes? may have change the wiring