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whats this thing for??

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Plasterdog said:
Thanks Joe, I'll try that this afternoon.
But there again if its attached to an idiot light and the idiot light is only active when the bike is switched on/running does the tree falling make any noise if you're not there to hear it?
Still it won't hurt to take it to a switched source. I do so love removing the seat, the rear master cylinder, the airbox... ^o I've had so much practice lately. :)
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Steve,

I agree that connecting it to the battery SHOULDN'T cause a problem since the circuit is turned off with the ignition. However, there still could be a parasitic current draw. Like you say, it definitely won't hurt to connect it to a switched source and may help.

I don't understand the difficulty getting to the battery, mine is in plain view when I remove the seat with plenty of room around it to work............;)

Thanks,
Joe
 
Joe Nardy said:
I don't understand the difficulty getting to the battery, mine is in plain view when I remove the seat with plenty of room around it to work............;)
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Well aren't you special. :p

BTW love those tyres, my cornering gets a little faster each time. :clap:
 
Plasterdog said:
Well aren't you special. :p

BTW love those tyres, my cornering gets a little faster each time. :clap:
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Yeah, those decade old square tires (note correct spelling :p) don't work as well as new, sticky, rounded ones...............

Joe
 
That is hands down an anal probe. Bike and owner were probably abducted at some point. Be very careful!
 
I've delt with the battery probe on all my GS11e's by splicing in a 6" piece of 14Ga. wire and attached a crimp on ring terminal, then attaching the ring terminal to the positive battery terminal. Over 50K on one and 26K on another and no adverse affects yet, not even the dreaded R/R failure syndrome
 
You did extremely well with your "diamond in the ruff" and "needle in
a haystack" find of the decade. And I thought I found great deals !!

After reading all of the comments. yes those stock black pipes are
rare and sought after. Only made in 2 years - 82 and 83. They
are heavy but awesome looking. They are worth more than what
you paid for the whole bike. The rest is gravy to get it up and running
like new by keeping abreast and astute with tech tips and maintenance
issues on this website.

Your bike still looks clean and intact. Minor cosmetic issues such as
the seat and side covers can all be purchased online or resellers on
this website. The red looks great with the blacked-out motor as I like
that year "E" model bike. Probably one of the best vintage naked
bikes ever made. And at 27 years old, it defies retirement.

Best thing regarding your initial inquiry - remove the battery bulb
at the intrumentation panel. It is useless !!
 
One last thing - looking at the pics again, you have that awesome full instrumentation package that has all of the gauges. Nice and awesome
to have. I think only the 82-83 models has this package.
 
OH if its an anal probe it HAS to go, I have to agree with you jadesystem I love the look of the 4-2 pipes over the 4-1. This bike was not what i expected when I told the guy over msn id take it sight unseen. It WAS going to be a donor engine for a gokart since he said it was dumped and a mess, but then he pulled up with it in the back of his truck. Lets just say the go kart plans have been re-thought
 
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