Petrol tanks

[gshub]

Can someone please tell me if a Gsx1100et tank will fit a Gs1000s as i been offerd one
been told petrol tap is in the wrong position.

[tfb]

Well at the end of the day virtually anything can be made to fit... all that differs is the degree of modifying required!

The '79 GS1000S had a different fuel tap to the 1980 GS1000S -- that much I know. The 1980 fuel tap (a wretched contraption, IMO) doesn't actually have a lever; you have to use a little screwdriver if you want to put it onto the 'PRI' position, etc.

The difficulty is that you can't simply use a '79 fuel tap on a '80 bike, because there isn't enough clearance between the bottom of the tank and top of the airbox.

I don't know for sure if the ET tank will fit on the S, but yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if the tap is in the wrong position. I imagine it could be done, but you'd probably either have to relocate the fuel tap on the tank to clear the airbox, OR you'd have to make a cutaway out of the side of the airbox and then plastiweld the hole you've cut in it.

Like I said, I'm sure it can be done -- but it all depends on how much work you're prepared to do. A straight no-sweat swap is highly unlikely.

[Don-lo]

My friend had a 1100x tank on his 79 gs1000. I think it was a no-mod fit

[hampshirehog]

Steve, the 1100 tank will bolt straight on. It should have the same tap as I believe was fitted to yours (the one without a lever) so clearance won't be a problem (and your Pingel won't get in the way either).
Are you going to get it painted S colours? If so 'twould be nice to see a photo of it fitted - I quite like the shape of those chunky early UK tanks (but not the US ones) and have half thought about having a look myself.

[emjay]

Can someone please tell me if a Gsx1100et tank will fit a Gs1000s as i been offerd one
been told petrol tap is in the wrong position.

GShub, by your using the term "petrol" and your location I gather you're from Norwich, England, correct? I got my first degree in maths from UEA. There's another bloke who isn't on here as much anymore who grew up just outside of Norwich. He's since moved to Panama.