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Late 70s GS750 frame vs. early 80s GS750 frame

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I just bought a 1980 GSX750ET (known as GS750E in the US?). Pretty happy with the purchase so far. The plan for the bike is basically to build a cafe-racer out of it. I have orderes fork-boots and clip-on so far. The headlight is changed to a round one and gauges are removed. I still have some questions though.

1. I really like the late 70s GS750 tank much better my stock early 80s tank - are these tanks interchangeable?
2. Do you guys have any cafe seats to recommend? The only modification I'm able to make on the rear frame is to cut shorter. I have no possibilities regarding welding. The seat should fit the width of my frame.

If anyone of you have the same type of bike, please do post pictures :)
 
I just bought a 1980 GSX750ET (known as GS750E in the US?). Pretty happy with the purchase so far. The plan for the bike is basically to build a cafe-racer out of it. I have orderes fork-boots and clip-on so far. The headlight is changed to a round one and gauges are removed. I still have some questions though.

1. I really like the late 70s GS750 tank much better my stock early 80s tank - are these tanks interchangeable?
2. Do you guys have any cafe seats to recommend? The only modification I'm able to make on the rear frame is to cut shorter. I have no possibilities regarding welding. The seat should fit the width of my frame.

If anyone of you have the same type of bike, please do post pictures :)

Can you post some pics of the bike?
 
Nevermind this post. Figured it all out now :)

I had a CB 350 K4 seat laying around, which I by coincidence tried on the bike. It actually fitted great on the bike and looks like a brat-style. Who would have thought?! I had to cut the rear frame a little shorter to make it look good, but overall I'm pleased with the seat combined with the stock tank.

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