gs1100g-gl to sportier body

[antbanks]

Hello everyone, I finally got my hands on a gs1100, My bro in law had one many yrs ago and I loved it. Seen this thing on craigslist for CHEAP cuz owner was frustrated with it. Its the cruiser type with the short ape hanger lookin handle bars, I want the sporty body so thought I would buy this 84 1150e chassis and switch...don't laugh I knew it was a different beast as soon as I looked at it but bought it anyway so my question is will the rear cowl and seat fit the one I have if it is off a different body style?...I like the 1150e body type but am unsure of the name or # designation I am looking for...the square rear cowl??? Sorry if this should b in another tread, nice to meet everyone and thanks for the response in advance

[Nessism]

None of the parts will bolt on between the different models but that doesn't mean you can't fab up a conversion of some sort.

Oh, and welcome!

[antbanks]

So the body that looks like the blue and white 1980 gs1000 u have pics of will not fit even if same yr and motor size??

[makenzie71]

The frame is different...it's deeper than the bodywork. If you want a standard what you should do is clean up your L and get it running good...then sell it and buy what you want, or trade it for what you want.

[antbanks]

Hmmm...well thats an idea! Trading for the right one. So I guess the 84 1150e chassis will b for sale then...Thanks for the info!!! That helps a lot, I can move forward with paint now that I'm not gonna b able to change body...Know anyone that wants a gs1100 shaft drive cruiser?? U say the cruiser type is a gs1100 (L)??? Is there an RS?

[86turbodsl]

I've been dying to do this to my 850G as well. I love the looks of the 1100E's, but don't want the chain headaches. Maybe someday I'll do it...

[antbanks]

I wanted the e stuff too thats y I bought the extra bike but way to different. I can make it all work but that will b way to much work and I dont want it that bad...