Gas Tank Size

[TK685]

Hey this is probably a dumb question. I have a Clymer manual but it doesn't really say the size of the gas tank. I was just wondering how many gallons the tank is. Thanks

[TK685]

I forgot to mention I have a 83 GS1100 GL

[BassCliff]

Hey howdy hey!

Mr. TK685,

In case I haven't said it yet...

Let it be known that on this day you are cordially and formally welcomed to the GSR Forum as a Junior Member in good standing with all the rights and privileges thereof. Let it be known further that good standing can be improved with pictures (not you, your bike)! :-D

The only dumb question is the one that is not asked. I do believe you're looking at a 5 gallon tank (some manuals will say 5.2g or 20 liters).

Thanks for joining us. Did you get your gauges squared away?

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
(The unofficial GSR greeter)

[TK685]

Thanks for the info. I got my gauges squared away for the most part but still trying to figure out where to get them from. I dont want to spend to much but I would like to get aftermarket gauges that had some indicator L.E.D.s or indicators for the info I have now.

[don_gibb6512]

4.5 US Gal. or 17 Liters

I think the last .5 is reserve but not 100 percent sure on that.

[canaweb]

tanks interchangeable?

will a tank from a 1982 gs 750 fit on a frame from a 1982 gs 850? or do I need to go with a tank from a GS 1000 or 1100?
Thanks...

[Flyboy]

Not sure what tank the GS1100GL carries, as there are very few in this part of the world, but My GS1000G and GS850G's carried 22L or 5.8USg

[canaweb]

I guess my main concern is the frame itself - and which tanks might work. My GS 850 project has no tank - but I might have a 750 tank available. But - it it has a different mounting system or frame configuration under it...

[Flyboy]

With enough determination, any thing can be made to fit anything, in this case it should not be a problem making up a few adapters to fit onto the tank mountings to get it to fit.
Just remember that you must check the seat line up with the tank, as that may not work too well and look goofy at best or just not work at worst.
But you can also fabricate a few seat mounting adapters to line everything up.
All in all it should not cost you more than a few bucks to throw a few adapters together.
Hope that helps.

[BassCliff]

Mr. canaweb,

The 750 tank is not a direct replacement for the 850G tank. It might fit with some modifications. The 850G and 1000G tanks are interchangeable.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[TheCafeKid]

I guess my main concern is the frame itself - and which tanks might work. My GS 850 project has no tank - but I might have a 750 tank available. But - it it has a different mounting system or frame configuration under it...

I had a 77-79 750 tank i tried to fit on an 80 frame. No joy there. The frame rails are a bit wider, and you'd have to do some serious beating to the tunnel walls to get it to work. Might be the same prob you have with a 750 to 850.

[canaweb]

... exactly what I want to avoid. Guess I'll just keep on the lookout for a GS 850 or GS 1000 tank unless anyone has a suggestion of what else might fit.

[TheCafeKid]

Here's a couple that may do the trick.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-suzuki-gs850-gas-tank_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQcategoryZ35597QQihZ012QQitemZ220137233912QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-81-GS850-GS-850G-GS-850-GAS-TANK-FUEL-TANK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQcategoryZ35586QQihZ015QQitemZ250195210245QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-suzuki-gs850-gas-tank_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQcategoryZ35597QQihZ012QQitemZ220142565907QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-GS850GL-SUZUKI-GAS-FUEL-TANK-GS850_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQcategoryZ35586QQihZ005QQitemZ150148095699QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

Some are a bit spendy, but they look good!

[canaweb]

Thank you!