Can I change the bike from an 1100L to a 1100 E ?

[Alpha13]

I'm looking at a bike an 82 1100L but I like the looks of the 1100E better. This bike got laid down so it needs a new tank, so I was wondering if I could scour the internet for 1100E body parts and just do a conversion. Is the frame different between the two models? Or would it just be a nuts and bolts conversion?

[tkent02]

Different frame. Sell it and buy the E.

[Guest]

I'm looking at a bike an 82 1100L but I like the looks of the 1100E better. This bike got laid down so it needs a new tank, so I was wondering if I could scour the internet for 1100E body parts and just do a conversion. Is the frame different between the two models? Or would it just be a nuts and bolts conversion?

If you want an E then buy an E as has been suggested. Different frame, different engine (no they are NOT the same), tank, seat, handlebars, etc.

Many members here chase the dream of "molding" their L into a G or E but I never saw the point really. Sell and buy what you want. That's 2 votes for selling the L

[tkent02]

What's different about the engines? Slightly different jetting or is there a real change?

Never heard that before, and I've been using L engines for parts for quite a while.

[Guest]

What's different about the engines? Slightly different jetting or is there a real change?

Never heard that before, and I've been using L engines for parts for quite a while.

One is 8 valve, the other is 16 valve

[tkent02]

Or are you talking Shaft vs. Chain engines?

[tkent02]

OK, some of the Ls were chain drive 16 valve engines, not sure which years.

[Guest]

OK, some of the Ls were chain drive 16 valve engines, not sure which years.

Yeah, your right, the 1980 did have a 16 valve 1100 with a chain drive. He has an 82' making it a shafty 8 valve.

Just sell that shafty 1100L and start hunting up an 1100E or an 1100G

[Alpha13]

Yeah, your right, the 1980 did have a 16 valve 1100 with a chain drive. He has an 82' making it a shafty 8 valve.

Just sell that shafty 1100L and start hunting up an 1100E or an 1100G

That's what I thought. I am not dead set on this bike, but I thought I could make it more racey looking with lower bars and ditching that ugly seat and rear fender.

[Buffalo Bill]

Your only need for an L model would be if you have short legs.

[Guest]

That's what I thought. I am not dead set on this bike, but I thought I could make it more racey looking with lower bars and ditching that ugly seat and rear fender.

Yeah, just not worth the effort IMO. One member here, Wingconsin, has an 850L that he is altering the seat on to the tune of about $500, I could never recommend doing that.

[GS1150Pilot]

And when all is said and done, it'll still be an L.

Sort of like "Dude looks like a lady," by Aerosmith.