will 850g gas tank fit on a L model?

[Anonymous]

howdy all, im still working on my 80 850L. and im looking for some info. is there a big difference in g and L frames. i see some cosmetic differences. but when it comes to bare bones are they that different.

i would like to switch body parts. but i was told the seats are different.
i really only want to switch out the forks and tank. but i m guessing they are not compatible.

so far i have put on a new travelcade seat cover. i lowered the foam abit.ive put on some drag bars and new grips. a pair of small drag ness mirrors. it has a 4 into 1 kerker. ive put on a new front tire and a national f-16 mini shield. the bike looks pretty good. im also making a gs 750 tail fairing fit the bike. ive gotten ride of the chrome fenders.
my 850L.
and apic of my bikes, 94 yammy yzf750r. 92 electraglide and my 850L
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sorry bout the big pics. that my nova wagon im still buiding.in the garage.

[diesel]

RE: will 850g gas tank fit on a L model?

Drive train wise I think the G and GL are virtually identical. To my knowledge the tanks are not interchangeable. Here are the basic differences between the G and GL

G GL
Flatter Handlebars Buckhorn Bars
Larger Capacity Fuel Tank 4.5 Gallon tank
Plastic Fenders w/integrated tail light Chrome Fenders
Plain Shocks Chromed Shocks/Springs
Flatter Saddle Large step between rider/
passenger

[Anonymous]

Nope. The tanks don't interchange. They're a different shape and they bolt to the frame differently at the back of the tank.

I think diesel is right on target. The drive train is very similar, but I think the wheels are different. The electrical is mostly the same. The frame, seat, tank, guages, forks, shocks, etc. are different.

[Mobetter]

They(G tanks) can be made to fit with minimal (but some modification)

Mo

[Anonymous]

Razorburn,

Can you post some "after" pics showing the changes you've already made? I'm nudging my '79 GS750L in the cafe direction and I'd love to see your mods.

Thanks,
Graeme