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Old 4 Apr 2007
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fuel tanks

Hope you guys can help. Am toying with the idea of GSing an older 90/6. She was a swap too good to miss!
Checked out this and ADVrider forums for susp. mods. Question is if I put a different brake master on, will a early eighties R65 tank fit without too much pain? Am changing all bodywork as well.
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Rather check to see if you can find a R80ST as this have the same frame as the GS, the road bikes have a different frame and the way the shocks mount on the sub frame instead of directly to the main frame will always be to weak for serious corrugations and potholes.
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Thanks GS, had a real good look at what I've got and the old lady is in pretty good shape, shame to molest her. Will probably reconsider.
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I am glad you are having second thoughts, the 90/6 is reasonably well sought after model, probably sell for more in as original condition.
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I agree with oldbmw. This model is seen as somewhat of a classic and worthwhile restoring in original condition.
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Well that settles it. Nice tidy up, run for summer then see.
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