Can’t really find a clear answer the fuel tank on my 79 gs1000 I’ve been told can’t be repaired due to all the rust. I found a tank off a 1980 gs750L that looks the same but I was just wondering if it’ll bolt on and any issues with the petcock location ?
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Issues? Probalbly, The 79 had VM carbs, the 80 had CV carbs/ different carb-to-head rubber boot set up. The L tanks were on the smallish side. Someone may know for sure.Links
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It may fit The petcock is mounted further back on the tank to clear the CV carbs, so you'd need a longer fuel line. Plus 80 tanks have the dreaded leverless petcock.
An 80-81 1100E tank would be a better choice
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Seems like I’m gonna have a hard time finding a replacement . On the lever less petcock couldn’t I just switch it to a different petcock? I’m just curious I don’t know much about bikes. Also this thing is a full blown turd at the moment definitely a project so I don’t mind running longer lines and suchComment
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What model is your GS1000. An L,E,C?2@ \'78 GS1000Comment
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It is a gs1000L according to the vinComment
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