1980 gs850 G/L Hybrid

[Scudder]

Not as modified as my gs750 cafe racer, but quite modified. Originally I purchased this as an L and added things from the G model that I needed, like a huge G tank. Had to do quite abit of mods to get the tank to fit and mount. This moved the seat back which required some mods.

Tried to use as many extra parts that I had laying around as possible. Purchase the original "L" , which was in rough shape, for $350.

Took alot of time and problem solving with all your help, to get it up and running right.

This is presently my commuter/longer trip bike.

Modifications:
1. G triple tree.
2. G tank
3. Gs750 handlebars
4. gs 750 side covers
5. CB900 highway bars
6. CB550 luggage rack
7. Vetter Quicksilver fairing
8. Ebay gaiters
9. Samsonite saddlebags
10. Ebay trunk
11. Tank and side overs Paint... Black enamel with metallic flake clear coat.
12. Painted the engine and carbs.

Thanks a million,

Scudder

[Flyboy]

Nice job, sure don't look like a $350 bike any more.
There are always threads popping up on tank interchangability, guys wanting to use G tanks for better range, maybe, if you felt so inclined, you could give us a walk through/tutorial on the tank swap out with some pics and measurments.
I am sure a bunch of members would appriciate it.

[Scudder]

Thanks. The next time I have the tank off, I'll get some photos of what was cut and then what was added to make the G tank work on an L frame. Really wasn't that difficult, just a little scary when I started cutting the mounting ears. Kind of a point of no return feeling.

Scudder

[Guest]

That is some nice work there. A nice aftermarket pipe would lighten up the load some and make it sound cool to boot lol.

[old_skool]

Nice job, the side covers look a little out of place, maybe a set of 750 ones...the triangle shape, would fit in there nicely.
this style

[Scudder]

I know. I am in the process of finding some side overs that fit and look better. I zip tied the gs750 side cover and they'll have to do for now. Thanks for the suggestion. Would a gs850g side cover fit the gs850L? In second thought I guess anything will work if I zip tie'em.

scudder