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    GS 450 L for 450 E tank swap

    If I wanted to swap a 81 450 L for an 81 450 E tank is that as easy as taking one off and putting on the other or are there any size restrictions of problems that might come up?

    #2
    How are your fabrication skills?


    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      ok... i take it the dimensions are different?

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        #4
        Not sure about the 450, on some of the Ls the spot for the G tank mounts are still there in the frame, it would be easy to put in the pins that hold the rubber mounts, and cut off the mounts for the L tank.
        On other L frames they are not there, it would take more work to do it.


        Life is too short to ride an L.

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          #5
          I know the L tank can go on a E frame with some modifications, so I would imagine the reverse would be true.

          As Tom said it should be simply a matter of relocating the pins that hold the rubber mounts.

          Best measure the width of the channel and frame on both to be sure though in case the E is a little narrower or something.

          If I remember next time I'm in the garage I can measure mine for you as the tank is off at the moment while I replace the stator.
          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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            #6
            awesome! thanks guys!

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              #7
              Mate, apologies, remembered I needed to measure it as I was putting the seat back on for the test ride after finishing up the stator replacement

              However, I will endeavour to do some measuring tomorrow night if I get in the garage. Won't be as accurate as having the tank off but I should be able to get a reasonably good idea for you.
              1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
              1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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              450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

              Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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