1982 GS850gl

[blackstag]

Thanks for the help of verification of the bulb number.

I used cool white bulbs for the gauges that I re-did for my 360 and it worked out relatively well. those gauges used two bulbs to light the gauges and I used bulbs rated for 3 lumen.

my main concern with the 850 gauges is that they are only lit by one bulb. Luckily I was able to find a bulb that is able to have 220 degrees of light pattern. Most leds are only 90-120...

so far here is my shopping list
(i already have the turn signal bulbs, but they are here for you guys just in case you are looking)

Front Turn Signals x2- $10 dual intensity yellow
www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-can-bus-led-bulb-dual-intensity-26-smd-led-tower/1166/

Rear Turn Signals x2- $10 single intensity yellow
http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ngle-intensity-1-x-3-watt-high-power-led/807/

Stop- $20 dual intensity red
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-can-bus-led-bulb-dual-intensity-26-smd-led-tower/1166/

Gauge Lights
Gauge face x2- $7 cool/warm white
http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ed-bulb-5-smd-led-wedge-base-with-socket/841/

Oil- $.80 red
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

High Beam- $1.40 blue
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Fuel- $1.40 Cool white
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Neutral- $1.40 Green
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Turn- $.80 Yellow
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

May also need: LED flasher $9
http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...versal-motorcycle-electronic-flasher/193/841/

This was needed on most of the older hondas that I have worked on because of the way that the gauge indication was wired. Not sure if it is necessary on the 850. I am going to try it first without it.

So total cost is about $90 if you upgrade everything

total current draw on these are very low. Its expensive but they do work very well

till next time fellows

 

[blackstag]

The direction on the project has changed drastically since the beginning. What was originally going to be a simple restoration has morphed into a hardtail bobber and is still changing.

When I get time ill post some updates of what I have done along with some pics.

I will be completing most of the welding this weekend and should have a running bike again within a couple of weeks.

 

[growler]

how's the build going?

 

[blackstag]

its coming along quite nicely, I have a ton of pictures I just have not done any writeups as of late. Its gotten to the point where I just completed that ignition circtuit and fired her up again this afternoon. its been almost a year since it last ran. crazy!!!!

I need to go through my computer and organize and upload some pics so you fellows can see what ive been up to.

 

[Steve]

May also need: LED flasher $9
http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...versal-motorcycle-electronic-flasher/193/841/

This was needed on most of the older hondas that I have worked on because of the way that the gauge indication was wired. Not sure if it is necessary on the 850. I am going to try it first without it.

You will need to do something to get your flashers to work properly. :-k

One option is the flasher you are showing, but you will give up your self-cancelling turn signals.

Another option is to use some load resistors to get the right amount of current going through the stock flasher.

A third option is being worked on by a GSR member. It will allow the use of an LED flasher, but will retain the self-cancelling feature.

I will be testing an example of his work on my bike in a couple of weeks, when I get to that point putting my bike back together.

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[blackstag]

the third option sounds pretty cool. I went ahead and bought the led flasher that I linked.

I replaced all the lights on my bike with some LED lights and made my rear lights integrated led.

I have sooooo many pics that I need to post for you guys that its ridiculous...



on another note;
fried one of my coils yesterday.......

Changed the motor, second and final drive oils. While I was inspecting the bike my kids got into my used oil container........ huuuuge mess

needless to say I forgot to shut my ignition circuit off and have a melted coil...

dam.

anyone have suggestions for replacements? I found these fellows while looking for some other stuff
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-ignition-parts-universal-12-volt-ignition-coil-si-165-2.html