GS 450 L for 450 E tank swap

[boston]

If I wanted to swap a 81 450 L for an 81 450 E tank is that as easy as taking one off and putting on the other or are there any size restrictions of problems that might come up?

[tkent02]

How are your fabrication skills?

[boston]

ok... i take it the dimensions are different?

[tkent02]

Not sure about the 450, on some of the Ls the spot for the G tank mounts are still there in the frame, it would be easy to put in the pins that hold the rubber mounts, and cut off the mounts for the L tank.
On other L frames they are not there, it would take more work to do it.

[pete]

I know the L tank can go on a E frame with some modifications, so I would imagine the reverse would be true.

As Tom said it should be simply a matter of relocating the pins that hold the rubber mounts.

Best measure the width of the channel and frame on both to be sure though in case the E is a little narrower or something.

If I remember next time I'm in the garage I can measure mine for you as the tank is off at the moment while I replace the stator.

[boston]

awesome! thanks guys!

[pete]

Mate, apologies, remembered I needed to measure it as I was putting the seat back on for the test ride after finishing up the stator replacement

However, I will endeavour to do some measuring tomorrow night if I get in the garage. Won't be as accurate as having the tank off but I should be able to get a reasonably good idea for you.