Will an 80' GS1000 tank fit on a 79' GS1000?

[1980GS1000E]

Well, try shooting us the VIN and someone can tell you everything about your model.

[Griffin]

I was actually TRYING to...but thanks for reminding me :P

Hey man, don't be hating on the Ls.....I kinda like my 550L for rat racing around town. It's pretty damned nimble once you put a decent set of bars on it...

[teet]

Cool!! Here it is...I just got the title for my new, un-ridable bike yesterday in the mail..

GS1000108919

Jeff (teet)

[Rover]

What is wrong with your tank? If it's leaking,how about sealing the tank?

[teet]

Hi Rover...

Well...It looks decent from 10 feet, but the entire seam is pretty much split on the left side just above the cam cover area. The previous owner slathered it up with 5 minute epoxy, and some kind of silicone, and painted over it. I didn't really notice it when I bought the bike, but it didn't take long for it to start bubbling the paint up, and now its gushing. There are obvious signs of body filler on the tank in other areas as well. I could probably send it to someone and have it welded, but I think the holes are too big to seal from the inside, and welding it up and sealing/painting it might end up costing more than a solid used tank????

I really dislike sellers who ain't honest, and now I know better to pick over things with a fine toothed comb before buying..ugh

Jeff (teet)

[Rover]

Sorry to hear that,keep your eye on EBAY

[teet]

Sorry to hear that,keep your eye on EBAY

Thanks.....will do!

Jeff (teet)

[Guest]

I have extra 1979 GS1000E tanks, and I need a 1980 GS1000E tank. Trade?
The two are identical except for the petcock placement and bolt spacing, but due to the use of CV carburetors on the 1980 model, they don't interchange easily.

Are you saying the petcock on the '80 will not work properly with the older model carbs?

[doctorgonzo]

I'd love for one of the old Skunk tanks to fit on my G, but no go.

[teet]

Well..I think I found one!!! As well as new side covers and tail to match...what do you all think??

I'm waiting for a shipping quote from the gentleman...so with any luck I'll have it soon!!

Thanks,

Jeff (teet)

[steve murdoch]

From the outhouse to the penthouse. Excellent!
Hope the shipping is reasonable.
Is the guy parting out the whole bike?

[teet]

Haha....thats one way to put it! I'll find out how much shipping is tomorrow, but for what I'm paying for everything, it wont matter too much

I wish he had more parts, but he just ended up finding all different sheetmetal that was nos, and taking off this stuff..definately a plus for me!!

Jeff (teet)