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83 to 85 head difference?

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Howdy guys and gals. Had to ask as tomorrow Im planning on switching these if possible. I have a 85 gs 550 esf that needs to have the head switched out because the previous owner was a nimrod and tried to put a 2 into 1 exhaust on and snapped off the exhaust studs in the head. I have tried to pull these with an ez out but to no avail So luckily I also have an 83 with a complete engine with perfect exhaust studs so it hit me why not just swap the heads should be the same; same bike just different years. Anybody got any obvious complaints with this idea please speak up. Thanks for any future help.
Todd W
 
The part number seems different but maybe they are still the same. Hopefully, someone will weigh in.
 
So I'd have to assume no differences between the two. Was just wondering.
 
I just checked as well and it is the same part from 83 to 86 so should be no problem, but I will also second the idea of just swapping the motors vs messing with the guts, less risk unless there is something wrong with the 83 already.
BTW I still really like my 85 gs550e, but I think I should buy some shares of Pirelli as I seem wear out tires, but it sure is fun.
 
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