Gs1000e 1978

[dluszcz]

Newbie here. I just bought a GS1000E and I need a gas tank. The 2 that came with the bike are rusted out. One has 2 holes and the other has a liner that is peeling. Are there any other years that would fit my bike other than 1979? Any other models maybe? I heard someone say that a GS850 tank would fit, but you'd have to pound the underside to fit. Any help would be great. Thanks.

[tkent02]

Are there any other years that would fit my bike other than 1979?

Any year 1000 E through 1980 will fit. The 1980/81 750E or 1100E "may" fit, I can check when I get home. The frames look the same in that area. It would look goofy as the tank shapes are far different but it might work. The later 1100 G will not fit, I don't believe any G model will fit correctly.

You holes can probably be fixed, how bad are they?

[TheCafeKid]

77-79 750 will fit as well. I recently saw a 1000E with a 750B/C tank on it, no modification was needed. Will look a little more "period correct" than an 1100 tank, IMO...

[dluszcz]

The tank was sandblasted and they poked 3 holes in it. The whole tank is rusty inside and out. If I had the skills and tools to fix it, I would. But, since I have to pay for it, too much money to spend on something that is not in the best of shape. Trying to find something that is not discontinued but I doubt that will happen. Found a new tank, but they want $700.

[Tom MLC]

Yes, the '80/'81 GS750/1100E tank will fit.

[1978GS1000custom]

perhaps this might do well. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuk...Q5fAccessories

[Rover]

perhaps this might do well. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuk...Q5fAccessories

"L" tank...may not work.

[alke46]

"L" tank...may not work.

also is a G model. Does not look like the same shape tank as my 78 GS1000E

sorry, hit the 8 instead of the 9 key. I meant to say that is does not look like the tank on my 79 GS 1000E

[dluszcz]

I found a 79 GS750L tank. Would that work with my GS1000E?

[crapwacker]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=146417

[dluszcz]

After I posted my last response, I found his thread. Already sent a PM to him. Hope it's still available. Thanks for the link.

[arve]

I have a '78 GS 1000 e with an 1100 tank on it..Doesnt look goofy at all, in fact it looks pretty much like Tom MLC's '80 model.The side panels and hecktail are different, but has a similar shape.