I ride a GS 1100 LT. The bike has had a bad fuel tank since I bought the machine in 2002 from a fellow in Fresno Ca. There is total rust on the inside and a deep dent on the right side under the Suzuki emblem.
I had been trying to find a place that I would be comfortable taking it to get fixed or a method that I could fix it myself with.
no joy.
I went on Ebay looking for Suzuki fuel tanks and found one for a 750 LT. I went to Bikebandit.com and looked the OEM part #s for the 1100 and 750 tanks and they were the same. I bid and won the tank. New in the box and rust free.[-o<
I bought new seals for the gas gage and fuel valve and started installing parts. The gage bolted right up, but the bolt holes for the valve were 1/4" narrower than the original. Back to Ebay. found the valve needed, bid on it, won[-o< I installed it when it arrived, the only question was whether the valve would clear the carbs.:-D It fit perfectly. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w196/gustovh/suzieq001.jpg I now have a reserve that I didn't have before, and an un-dented rust free tank. My total cost to include shipping, $150. Now I will be looking for new decals for the side covers and at least make them match the stripes on the tank.
Another mod that I did was to remove the old handle bars and replace them with a bar from an old Honda CX 500. My hands do not fall asleep as much anymore and the angle of the grips is just right.
As you can also see I have added a universal crash bars and universal tail rack with an old Bates trunk. My National Cycle wind screen I haven't been able to find the bar mounts to it since I pulled it off to work on the motor.
I had been trying to find a place that I would be comfortable taking it to get fixed or a method that I could fix it myself with. no joy.I went on Ebay looking for Suzuki fuel tanks and found one for a 750 LT. I went to Bikebandit.com and looked the OEM part #s for the 1100 and 750 tanks and they were the same. I bid and won the tank. New in the box and rust free.[-o<
I bought new seals for the gas gage and fuel valve and started installing parts. The gage bolted right up, but the bolt holes for the valve were 1/4" narrower than the original.
Back to Ebay. found the valve needed, bid on it, won[-o< I installed it when it arrived, the only question was whether the valve would clear the carbs.:-D It fit perfectly. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w196/gustovh/suzieq001.jpg I now have a reserve that I didn't have before, and an un-dented rust free tank. My total cost to include shipping, $150. Now I will be looking for new decals for the side covers and at least make them match the stripes on the tank.Another mod that I did was to remove the old handle bars and replace them with a bar from an old Honda CX 500. My hands do not fall asleep as much anymore and the angle of the grips is just right.
As you can also see I have added a universal crash bars and universal tail rack with an old Bates trunk. My National Cycle wind screen I haven't been able to find the bar mounts to it since I pulled it off to work on the motor.
