Air box compatibility 1000GL to 1000G

[BluePlateSpecial]

I have an air box that came off of my 1981 GS1000GL parts bike that I want to use on my 1980 GS1000G.

I believe the parts bike is an x model and the bike I am building is a t model, and that means the part numbers are different. Any compatibility issues?

Also, are the boots (hoses) compatible? The parts fiche says they are different between the x and the t models. There is a left and right on the t model and on the x model (which is the air box I believe I have) all 4 are the same.

Parts fiche also says that the t model requires a filter AND an element? Is this not just one piece?

If this air box will work I need to order the boots and filter and whatever else I need. Just want to make sure before I start spending more money

 

[Guest]

I am not positive but I think the gl box has a slightly different shape than the 80 g air box. Is it a plastic or metal air box and are both the left and right side covers removable or are the riveted? Post a picture you'll get an accurate answer.

 

[Steve]

If I recall correctly, the '81 GL airbox is similar to the '82-'83 G and GL airbox, which is different than the '80 GL and '80-'81 G airbox.

Basically, it is going to look like this, but it will work:

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[BluePlateSpecial]

Steve, I think you are right because looking at the parts fiche the GLX model side covers seem to have a sharper angle at the front.

At least I know it will fit. Maybe I will see if anyone here has the right air box setup laying around before I spend any money on this one.

 

[BluePlateSpecial]

Just ordered this-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350825509618?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I would have had to order the boots for $60+ anyway.

 

[Steve]

If that is the one you ordered, you just got an '81 GL airbox, not an '81 G.
It will look like the one in the previous picture that I posted.

The '81 G box has square chrome pieces on the sides, not angular ones like that one.

The one you are looking for will look more like this:

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[BluePlateSpecial]

I don't know how I didn't see that this is the exact same part that I already have, but that's what it is. I am recovering from a medical issue that has screwed up my cognitive function so you'll have to forgive me if I'm not all there some of the time.

I guess I will post on the parts wanted board to see if anyone here has what I need.

Thanks for the help.