GS650L or 850L tank?

[steely]

This tank is most definitely for an L model. However the tabs on it look different than the ones on my 850. Could someone with a 650L take a look a the rear mounting tabs and let me know if they are the same on your tank?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130108200794&rd=1&rd=1

If the tabs are just different because it is a different year, I would like to bid on it. However, if it is a 650 tank, it won't fit.

[Skyboy8950]

I got a 650GL and the tabs ARE different. See in the picture how the tabs kinda roll over to the side. Yea, I don't have those. Hope this helps.

Let me know if you need a picture of mine.

[Norseman]

GS650GL Tabs

I just checked my 1981 GS650GL and the tabs are significantly different than the eBay tank you linked to. My tank has basically two half-circles out from the tank, and do not have the bent-over sides. With that bend-over, the tank would not fit as the bent edges would not allow the tank to seat down on the cross-bar it bolts to. Hope that helps.

Norseman

[steely]

Interesting. Mine has flat tabs on it as well. I am not sure where the bends on the side of the tabs are coming from. I will have to ask the seller some questions. Thanks guys!

[Steve]

OK, let me see if I can make this easy.

I have an '82 650L and an '82 850L sitting right here. \\/

Measure the distance between the mounting bolts. The 650 is about 4.25 inches, the 850 is about 5.1 inches.


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[ebakley]

Not to intrude, but are you looking for an 850L tank??
If so, I have an extra tank. It needs to be restored internally, the last owner used the Kreem method and the coating is peeling. If interested, let me know. :-D

[steely]

OK, let me see if I can make this easy.

I have an '82 650L and an '82 850L sitting right here. \\/

Measure the distance between the mounting bolts. The 650 is about 4.25 inches, the 850 is about 5.1 inches.

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Thanks Steve!

Not to intrude, but are you looking for an 850L tank??
If so, I have an extra tank. It needs to be restored internally, the last owner used the Kreem method and the coating is peeling. If interested, let me know. :-D

Not really. I have two already. One is on my bike and has a few dings. The other is being stripped and cleaned internally. My nephew has some stuff at work that they use to coat the inside of aircraft tanks; he is going to coat it with that when he gets all of the old crud out of it. I just saw this one and was watching it, if it doesn't go for too much I was considering buying it to see if anyone needed it here. Thanks though!

[steely]

Hmmmm, the seller says that the rear holes are 3.5 inches center to center. This has got to be a 550 or smaller tank. Anyone have some confirmation?

[tconroy]

it's not a 650 tank that's for sure!