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GS650L or 850L tank?

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I got a 650GL and the tabs ARE different. See in the picture how the tabs kinda roll over to the side. Yea, I don't have those. Hope this helps.

Let me know if you need a picture of mine. :D
 
GS650GL Tabs

GS650GL Tabs

I just checked my 1981 GS650GL and the tabs are significantly different than the eBay tank you linked to. My tank has basically two half-circles out from the tank, and do not have the bent-over sides. With that bend-over, the tank would not fit as the bent edges would not allow the tank to seat down on the cross-bar it bolts to. Hope that helps.

Norseman
 
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Interesting. Mine has flat tabs on it as well. I am not sure where the bends on the side of the tabs are coming from. I will have to ask the seller some questions. Thanks guys!
 
OK, let me see if I can make this easy. :-s

I have an '82 650L and an '82 850L sitting right here. \\:D/

Measure the distance between the mounting bolts. The 650 is about 4.25 inches, the 850 is about 5.1 inches.


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Not to intrude, but are you looking for an 850L tank??
If so, I have an extra tank. It needs to be restored internally, the last owner used the Kreem method and the coating is peeling. If interested, let me know. :-D
 
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Steve said:
OK, let me see if I can make this easy. :-s

I have an '82 650L and an '82 850L sitting right here. \\:D/

Measure the distance between the mounting bolts. The 650 is about 4.25 inches, the 850 is about 5.1 inches.

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Thanks Steve!


ebakley said:
Not to intrude, but are you looking for an 850L tank??
If so, I have an extra tank. It needs to be restored internally, the last owner used the Kreem method and the coating is peeling. If interested, let me know. :-D
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Not really. I have two already. One is on my bike and has a few dings. The other is being stripped and cleaned internally. My nephew has some stuff at work that they use to coat the inside of aircraft tanks; he is going to coat it with that when he gets all of the old crud out of it. I just saw this one and was watching it, if it doesn't go for too much I was considering buying it to see if anyone needed it here. Thanks though!
 
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Hmmmm, the seller says that the rear holes are 3.5 inches center to center. This has got to be a 550 or smaller tank. Anyone have some confirmation?
 
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