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78 GS 1000 / 78 GS 750E interchangability

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will the front fender from a 78 GS 1000 Skunk fit a 78 GS 750E????
Also will the 1000 motor bolt into a 750 frame without mods?
 
It should. I have a 79 750e & a couple of 78 1000's. I was able to swap fenders with no problems. The 1000 motor will fit in the 750 frame, but you'll have to fabricate a motor mount or two. There was a GSer named brit 7/11 who had a beautiful 750 with a 1000 motor. Perhaps a search is in order ;)
 
Hi, I've not been here in a while.
Not sure about the fender, but I do believe the forks on the 750 are differently spaced to the 1000, which would imply the fender wouldn't fit.

As HH said, the 1000 engine goes in with a mount or two fabricated.
(Don't use door hinges!! Anyone remember that one?! \\:D/ )

I'm still riding my 7/11, glad that at least one other person thinks its beautiful!
I've managed to get my original drawings of the mountings back, so if you're serious, drop me a PM and I could maybe email you a copy.
 
Nice to hear from you, brit 7/11! I now own a couple of 78 1000's. I had to replace the front fender on my daily driver. I used a front fender from a 550. It's a bit tight, but it does work. If anything a 750 fender should be closer to the 1000 spacing than a 550.

Terry
 
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