GS850G to GS1100GK conversion?????

[slamonte]

I found a good deal on a 1981 GS850G project bike that I may buy. I have a 1981 GS1100GK motor and drive unit in my garage. I also have a running 1980 GS1000GL. MY question to all you knowledge Suzuki GOD's is will the 1100G motor and rear-end fit on the GS850 frame? Is there other things I should be concerned with? I need to make a decision pretty soon before someone else buys the GS850 out from under me.

Thanks for always being around to help folks like me!!!!

[TheCafeKid]

I found a good deal on a 1981 GS850G project bike that I may buy. I have a 1981 GS1100GK motor and drive unit in my garage. I also have a running 1980 GS1000GL. MY question to all you knowledge Suzuki GOD's is will the 1100G motor and rear-end fit on the GS850 frame? Is there other things I should be concerned with? I need to make a decision pretty soon before someone else buys the GS850 out from under me.

Thanks for always being around to help folks like me!!!!

Wasnt aware that there in fact WAS an 81 GK...you sure about that??

[slamonte]

I think your right, it was a 1982 1100GK.

[Steve]

Assuming that there was an '81 GK, they should fit. There were changes in the '82-and-up models that might affect it, but '81 should be OK.

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[Grandpa]

There's no such thing as an 81 GS1100GK. Only three model years for the GK: 82, 83, and 84.

[TheCafeKid]

Your 1100GK motor will NOT fit in the 81 850 frame without some modifications. As far as I know, it WOULD fit in an 1000G frame however, as they shared the same block.