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GS550L tank on a GS450E

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jfsebastian

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Hi guys,

Is there any reason that the 550L tank wouldn?t fit a 450E?
The frame seem to be the same.
Does anyone know the fuel capacity of the 550L tank?
Were there any difference between 1981 and 1985?

Thanks mates

JF
 
I know an L tank has more of a gentle slope by the seat. If it will fit, it might not look right. The L seats are different too. They might not fit on your frame.
 
Sorry, I was not clear here.
I have made a custom seat, so it doesn?t matter if it looks strange with stock seat. The fitting on the frame and hopefully the mounting brackets is what counts. It is the slimmer and drop look I am after.
 
I doubt the rear mounts are the same but this is just a guess based on past experience.
 
I checked the partsfiches at http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs550-l-1981-1982-usa_model16034/partslist/93333.html and also the 1986 models.

The 1981-82 seems to have the same frame so even if the brackets seem different, it should fit and I just have to make another bracket.
The 1986 model have a totally different frame so there is a no-go.

I want another tank on my GS450E. Fit for a caf? racer, maybe not my bobber.
Do you know of either a wider/fatter or drop shaped tank that might fit?
Look at this beauty and agree that FAT is beautiful.

JF
 
I put a 650E tank on my 450 and the front mounts are identical. The rear are nowhere near though.....

Hope this helps :)
 
I have to check that. The 550/500/650 tank might suit my needs as well.
Bought some tracker drag bars today.
Low and fat will me my song from now on.

JF
 
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