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  1. Bill Alexander

    Blinker speed depends on rpm?

    The black wire just needs to be connected in to the +ve circuit somewhere so as to read the voltage and control the R/R. I removed the fuse box and soldered an extra wire coming from one of the fuses and then connected the black wire to that with a spade connector (could have soldered the black...
  2. Bill Alexander

    3 Colour LED Charge Indicator - opinions?

    Here is a photo of my digital volt meter (apologies about the photo quality) This voltmeter is led display and easily read in the dark (it is hard to read with bright sun behind). It is not water proof but in my case it is sheltered inside the fairing. As can be seen I rode into work today in a...
  3. Bill Alexander

    3 Colour LED Charge Indicator - opinions?

    These LED type meters are useless to me and anyone else who is colour blind. Greem/red/orange...... bahh... all the same to me. I am wondering if anyone else has thought of using a digital volt meter ? I purchased a very basic Digital Panel meter which measures DC volt frm 8 to 30. It is about...
  4. Bill Alexander

    Wire shorting?

    That certainly doesn't sound right - can't think what would cause that except maybe more bad connections elsewhere :?:
  5. Bill Alexander

    Overcharging issue -recitifier?

    That would be the red and orange wires. See the other thread (have no idea how to link to it). I have found the connector block from the ignition switch (in the headlight bucket) to be an issue. Both the red and the orange wire connector pins are too small for the current load they carry (IMO)
  6. Bill Alexander

    Wire shorting?

    Yep, that certainly needs attention.
  7. Bill Alexander

    Wire shorting?

    This I why I would look at that ignition switch block plug in the headlight. My problem started when I noticed the plug was a little charred on the orange wire connection, I gave it a bit of a wriggle and noticed that where the orange wire exited it was brittle and frayed. Also turned out that...
  8. Bill Alexander

    Overcharging issue -recitifier?

    That was how I felt until just before Easter when my stator got toasted. I decided to transfer the whole set up my donor bike had (something aftermarket with an intergated R/R) across just to make sure I wasn't risking another stator. I have also added in a digital volt meter which now sits on...
  9. Bill Alexander

    Wire shorting?

    What you are decribing certainly sounds like at least one bad connection somewhere. If you've got a short it is either intermitent or through some sort of component. If it were a "dead short" you'd have either a blown fuse or some burned out wiring by now. I would begin my search on the main...
  10. Bill Alexander

    Tach not working, need to replace?

    Advise from an agricultural engineer Advise from an agricultural engineer I agree, double check and triple check the cable. They can be tricky. I have had a Tach apart and fixed it but the truth is I could have fixed it without opening it up. The problem with that one was that the...
  11. Bill Alexander

    fuel tank restoration

    I agree. I have done a couple of tanks with POR15 sealer and very happy with the results. Also used POR15 products (rust preventitive paint, Blackote & Glisten) on the seat base, frame, wheels and engine covers. You could say I am a bit of a fan of POR15. Has has been said by others "FOLLOW THE...
  12. Bill Alexander

    Rattling gas tank

    I just got my bike back on the road after many years and over the last 2-3 tanks have noticed a rattle that starts when the fuel gets low. I have been suspecting the sender unit but came on the forum to get some ideas from others here. Looks like you have found the same thing JT and I would...
  13. Bill Alexander

    Project GS15

    Progress Report Progress Report Started the engine today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Running pretty well after 20 plus years of being stopped. I haven't added much in the way of photos to my restoration blog lately mainly because I have been trying to get on with the restore. Progress has been pretty...
  14. Bill Alexander

    Oil spilling out back of carburetors?? Help!

    If there is enough gas got into the oil then the engine is going to be over full and oil (plus gas mix) is going to be pumped out the breather. First thing is to check your oil level. You are probably also going to find that if the vacuum hose from the petcock is not connected to anything the...
  15. Bill Alexander

    Around the world on a GS850G for a cause

    Hi Chris, Don't be discouraged about no comments, most of us just don't have anything we feel is worthy to contribute when compared with the adventures you are relaying. All the way down here, at the bottom of the Pacific, I am keeping an eye out for your posts. You are doing something amazing...
  16. Bill Alexander

    Seat Pan Repair

    I did consider more "hi tech" materials than the wood but in the end I think rot will only be a risk if the wood gets wet and stays wet too long. In this case I don't expect the seat to spend a lot of time in rain anymore and even when it gets the odd shower it is actually up under the lip of...
  17. Bill Alexander

    Seat Pan Repair

    My Seat Reconstruction My Seat Reconstruction I didn't notice this thread until now so I hope this isn't too late to be of assistance (if it is useful at, that is). My seat was in slightly better order than yours and didn't need any replacement steel. There was plenty of rust underway and...
  18. Bill Alexander

    Project GS15

    Thanks, have to admit that keeping it red has always been top priority for me - I really like the colour. As it turned out, a friend had just been painting a new door on an old Toyota and thought the colour might be a close match. He brought in a sample and we just couldn't tell the difference...
  19. Bill Alexander

    Project GS15

    I have been making great progress on restoring my 78 GS1000, Frame no GS1000-100015 since the beginning of the year. And I have been intending to try and set up some sort of restoration diary so those on this site who might be interested could follow along. I have been getting such great...
  20. Bill Alexander

    GS Sightings

    Rosebank Rd, Auckland New Zealand ??????????? Rosebank Rd, Auckland New Zealand ??????????? Heres one for anyone in Auckland NZ. One morning last week (on one of those awful rainy days) I saw a really nice GS1000S - red one. Went around the roundabout on Rosebank Rd ahead of me.... Anyone on...
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