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1980 gs850 parts fit on a 1981 gs 850gl? HELP PLEASE

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I own a 1981 GS 850gl and I often see parts that are for sale (that I need) for a 1980 gs 850.

Example- carbs- Will the set of 4 carbs from a 1980 gs 850 fit my 1981 gs 850? I need work done on my set of carbs on the bike and I can get a set of rebuilt ones pretty cheap? Please help. Thank you very much.
 
Carbs should be the same, when you run into problems is with cosmetic
items because of the frame differences between a G & a GL
 
Yup, carb, engine and drivetrain stuff is all the same. Brakes are the same except, I think, the brake hoses. You shouldn't be using old brake hoses anyway.

Tach and speedo cables are different. I'm not sure if the instruments are different, but I think they are.

The frames, airboxes, forks, and rear wheel are different, along with all the obvious stuff like the tank, side covers, and seat.

The 16" rear wheel from a GL model can work on a G, but the G's 17" rear wheel would not fit on a GL. Got that?

The swingarm and driveshaft are the same -- the '79 - '81 driveshafts are all interchangable, but the later '82 and '83 driveshafts are a little different at the flange (early/late engines will interchange, but you have to use the correct driveshaft for the engine).

Some electrical details are different between G and GL, so compare part numbers.
 
Brakes are the same except, I think, the brake hoses
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Not Quite! The front caliper is the same, but the mounting bracket is different.


Terry
 
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