1983 GS1100ES Street machine

[Samsonite]

Finally found some shocks. Picked up two pairs at the cycle yard. $50 for the newer progressives and $20 for the old ones. I swapped the stiffer dual spring onto the newer shock. Turned out pretty decent for the price! Made a hell of a difference in handling.

Older on left, newer on right, combined in center.

 

[ptexotik]

... I've yet to see one of these with a really $hitty / beat-up paint job! ??

lookin' great and great shock deal, sounds like!

 

[Samsonite]

... I've yet to see one of these with a really $hitty / beat-up paint job! ??

lookin' great and great shock deal, sounds like!

I think they did have pretty tough paint. Mine isn't perfect but it cleans up alright i think!

 

[Samsonite]

Has anyone else run into the same issue with gauges not working in neutral?

 

[posplayr]

Has anyone else run into the same issue with gauges not working in neutral?

Never heard of that but if you describe
the specific issue is, we can postulate .

 

[blowerbike]

Never heard of that but if you describe
the specific issue is, we can postulate .

pos?tu?late
/ˈp?sCHəˌlāt/
Verb
Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Noun
A thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Synonyms
demand - require - claim - posit


hahahhahahahha

 

[boingk]

Sounds like you may have a short or earthing problem. Double check your wiring.

- boingk

 

[dorkburger]

I suspect the old girl is protesting at your thinking of selling....

 

[Samsonite]

Never heard of that but if you describe
the specific issue is, we can postulate .

When in neutral, temp gauge pegs at 320, needle gauge back lights die, tach dies, lower indicator lights all work still. Fuel gauge is disconnected.

It has done this since i bought the bike. Something with the neutral switch??

 

[Good Times]

Does the neutral light actually come on?

Sounds like somebody did a little creative wiring on the bike. I would check the connector for the gear indicator wires and see if everything is lining up correctly. You'll need a wiring diagram to be sure it's correct.

I had a problem with my gauge lights and tail light not working. A PO had wired the lights into my stator loop by getting the wires wrong in a connector. One I straightened it out and replaced some fried wiring, they worked just fine.

 

[posplayr]

When in neutral, temp gauge pegs at 320, needle gauge back lights die, tach dies, lower indicator lights all work still. Fuel gauge is disconnected.

It has done this since i bought the bike. Something with the neutral switch??

Sorry, forgot about your thread. Sounds line something in the LED gear display might be shorting. Disconnect the connector from under the tank and see if the gauge problem goes away at least.

 

[Samsonite]

Does the neutral light actually come on?

Sounds like somebody did a little creative wiring on the bike. I would check the connector for the gear indicator wires and see if everything is lining up correctly. You'll need a wiring diagram to be sure it's correct.

I had a problem with my gauge lights and tail light not working. A PO had wired the lights into my stator loop by getting the wires wrong in a connector. One I straightened it out and replaced some fried wiring, they worked just fine.

Yes the neutral light comes on. Headlight light stays on also.

Another thing, temp seems to go up in small increments with upshifts. Down with downshifts.


Found a Derale cooler with cover and lines for cheap.