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    Is a 82 GS 850 and a 82 Gs 1100 Physically the same and can you switch out without a lot(if any) retooling?

    #2
    Originally posted by ourfootprints View Post
    Is a 82 GS 850 and a 82 Gs 1100 Physically the same and can you switch out without a lot(if any) retooling?
    Yes and no, depending on just what you want to switch.

    Please provide a few more details.

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      #3
      The handlebar switches should be a straight swap

      Are those the switch you were referring to?
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #4
        sorry guys

        Sorry guys. You can't read minds can you? I was wondering if the engines could be switched?

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          #5
          Yep .


          Life is too short to ride an L.

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            #6
            Minor tweaking only, from what I understand (I haven't done it myself)
            1978 GS 1000 (since new)
            1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
            1978 GS 1000 (parts)
            1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
            1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
            1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
            2007 DRz 400S
            1999 ATK 490ES
            1994 DR 350SES

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