frame question

[MadMike]

My question is simple yet complicated, I'd like to customized my 1981 GS450E by installing a seat and a rear fender from a GS450L but don't know if the frames are the same to allow for this mod; has anybody try this before?

[psyguy]

hi there and welcome to gsr
i'm sure this has been addresed before so you may do a search for past posts
you can compare the parts fiche here

http://www.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorcycle-parts/oem-parts

[Nessism]

I don't know about the 450 model in particular but most if not all L model bikes had their own frame and the different parts are not interchangeable.

[Steve]

Don't let them kid you...given enough time and money, ANYTHING is possible. \\/

Now, with that out of the way, depending on just what you are trying to accomplish with this little mod, you might be far better off just finding a 450L and be done with it. Cutting the frame to adapt it to a seat is rather major surgery to get the L look. It would be better to get an L and change the bars, fenders, whatever, to get rid of the L items that don't tickle your fancy.


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