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looking for 83 gs850 bobber push button wiring help

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So i just got my 83 GS850 in December and their was a problem with the wiring which wouldnt let me shut the bike off when i turned the key or took it completely out. I disconnected all the wires from the installed push button and ignition switch. this is a boober style bike so the wiring seems pretty simple but just not to me. I have some general photos of what i have installed on the bike and i will take actual photos once i get home after work.

The previous owner only has a installed push button that has 2 prongs on the back and a ignition cylinder that has 3 poisons in it and 2 prongs on the back. i will post up the wire pictures later. I have

same type of switch i have
2 prong.jpg
 
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Picture of the same type of 2 prong push button i have
push button 1.jpg
 
If it's not stock, you'll likely need to trace the wiring to sew what he did. If you're lucky, the new switches are connected to the stock wires.
 
tom203 said:
That will nicely activate starter solenoid - if you can follow the wiring layout!
The 2 prong key switch will power the ignition coils and ignitor - in "off" spot, ignition is killed.
Did you get the stock wiring diagram from Basscliff's ?

http://www.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/80GS850GT_wiring_color-new.png
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so would i connect the positive of the battery to one side of the key prongs and on the other prong it will have the ignitor unit and coils? also what side would i have the brake and headlights connected to? thats the only accessories i have.. my bike is pretty simple
 
SailEXIT said:
Try this wiring diagram.
Enjoy!

Shaun



View attachment 43781
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that is the diagram using. I just connected everything up and now I am getting a clicking sound when I push my start button. The starter and everything worked fine a couple weeks ago and the batter has been disconnected. I will check for spark later and then if that works I'll try to figure out a way to jump the starter
 
So just tried jumping my bike and it tried to turn over so the battery was dead. I will get it tested this week and then try to test out my wiring
 
That's how the early bikes are wired. Doesn't mean it's good though. The downside is that if one thing blows the fuse, the whole bike stops working.
 
hannibal said:
That's how the early bikes are wired. Doesn't mean it's good though. The downside is that if one thing blows the fuse, the whole bike stops working.
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yea I'm new to the whole wiring part, but I do understand electronics and stuff so I'm all ears if you can tell me where I should put some fuses. I will post a simple picture tomorrow morning of the wiring on the bike as of now. So feel free to take that and draw where I should do fuses
 
This is a simple diagram of the wiring of my ignition system right now? if anyone can put their own input on where i should add some inline fuses or any changes that i should try.
82 GS850 wiring diagram.jpg
 
I'd add a 10 amp fuse in that blue wire coming off the orange. This way if headlight/taillight circuit shorts out for some reason, igntion will probably stay powered.
Are you keeping the charging system?
 
tom203 said:
I'd add a 10 amp fuse in that blue wire coming off the orange. This way if headlight/taillight circuit shorts out for some reason, igntion will probably stay powered.
Are you keeping the charging system?
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Are you you asking am I keeping the alternator? Or something else? I have everything the bike needs to run and the only other things is what is in the diagram. I might add a speedometer odd the left side of the engine next
 
You need to update your diagram to reflect how the charging system (alternator and regulator) will connect. Look at stock layout to see how suzuki did it- note that r/r positive output connects after that main fuse on their scheme.
 
tom203 said:
You need to update your diagram to reflect how the charging system (alternator and regulator) will connect. Look at stock layout to see how suzuki did it- note that r/r positive output connects after that main fuse on their scheme.
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That is still all connected the same way. The main thing the previous owner messed with on the wiring was the ignition
 
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