E badges on an L Bike?

[J_C]

I like the look of the E side cover badges better than those that came on the L... the ones that are silver and have the GS1100 DOHC 16 valve info. The Ls just say GS1100L in cursive.

Does anyone know if the mounting tabs are the same on both badges?

[Jethro]

If not, just JB Weld in the old holes and drill new ones (as long as the old holes don't show at all).

[crag antler]

If not, just JB Weld in the old holes and drill new ones (as long as the old holes don't show at all).

Yeah but the "L" doesn't come with the 16 valve.
So it is kind of false advertising.

[Hoomgar]

Yeah but the "L" doesn't come with the 16 valve.
So it is kind of false advertising.

It's also like pulling a Lime skin over a Banana

They are both fruit, but vastly different.

[J_C]

Yeah but the "L" doesn't come with the 16 valve.
So it is kind of false advertising.

The 16 valves I have to check this week say differently... Engines are exactly the same. Everything said on the badge holds true. I'm just not a fan of loopy cursive


Edit: Oh, and Jethro, thank you. I'm going to get this painted anyway so jbwelding and drilling new holes doesnt sound like a bad idea. Cheers

[Desolation Angel]

Forget that GS scheisse! Pick you up some V-Max emblems! You'll get lots of ooooos and ahhhhhhhs. Who'll know?

Heck, it could make your bike faster by association alone!

[cloudbreakmd]

No no... [-(

Harley Davidson emblems...

Can I get a Hel' Yeah?

[cloudbreakmd]

Seriously though... Why not just saw off the L?

[J_C]

You guys are acting like I'm pulling a fast one. LOOK:



I don't see anything that says E. I see a badge that says GS1100, DOHC 16 Valves. I have a GS1100, with Dual overhead cams and 16 valves.

[cloudbreakmd]

JC,
We are just fooling with you... if it makes you happy, then who cares what everybody else thinks? Most people who see your bike won't have a clue.

[crag antler]

You guys are acting like I'm pulling a fast one. LOOK:



I don't see anything that says E. I see a badge that says GS1100, DOHC 16 Valves. I have a GS1100, with Dual overhead cams and 16 valves.

I stand corrected
My apologies. I had to research and sure enough you do have 16 valves.
I never realized that they put the 16 valver in a "cruiser" frame.
Always thought they were 8 valves.
Sorry

[J_C]

No problem, thanks! :-D Love my gs and this forum

[crag antler]

No problem, thanks! :-D Love my gs and this forum

Yeah you will notice we do give each other a little grief now and again but overall one of the best, if not the best,place to hang out online\\/ \\/

[1100lt]

The mounting pins are closer together on the e. You will have to drill new holes or use 3m double sided tape, make sure you get any wax off first in the area you put the emblems(alcohol swab). As for the old holes you can dab a touch of body putty (comes in a tube not bondo) in the holes let it dry good it will probably shrink a bit do it again then get a tube of touch up paint.

[Cat Man]

Speaking of cool, go to the "old bike barn" and pickup an Indian emblem, the one with the head of the indian with war dress, and stick that to the fuel tank. That will blow everyone's mind.