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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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rockhammer
Is there a location in which I can find installation directions for the compufire? I did buy the parts and am trying to find installation guide on the resources but no luck.
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no installation guide (for any of these aftermarket R/Rs) this is really good though - http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=161397
short story install - replace the OEM R/R wire-for-wire (there are other wiring options but this one is the simplest)
black to ground
red to positive
the other three to the three coming out of the stator (in any order)1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice
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rockhammer
Originally posted by Andrew Vanis View Postno installation guide (for any of these aftermarket R/Rs) this is really good though - http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=161397
short story install - replace the OEM R/R wire-for-wire (there are other wiring options but this one is the simplest)
black to ground
red to positive
the other three to the three coming out of the stator (in any order)
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rockhammer
Also the red wire looks like it goes to the fuse box. Does this get removed since the rr has a 40 amp fuse on the positive side?
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Originally posted by Steve View PostIt is my understanding that Electrex was recommended back then because Electrex was a sponsor of GSR.
I could be mistaken (again).
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I had to replace the starter clutch (dead when I bought the bike), so I, even though mine was charging OK, installed the Electrex at that time('96?).
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Originally posted by rockhammer View PostLooks like the g/w wire loops back to the r/w wire. Do I just cut this out?
Originally posted by rockhammer View PostAlso Do I need to replace old wire going to stator with new heavier gauge wire? Or do I just use the old wire and add the new pins?
Originally posted by rockhammer View PostAlso the red wire looks like it goes to the fuse box. Does this get removed since the rr has a 40 amp fuse on the positive side?
You will also need to change the MAIN fuse in the fuse box to something larger than 15 amps. 20 amps might be OK, 25 will work for sure. This is because of the R/R being connected directly to the battery. Now, all of the current necessary to run the bike will be going through the main fuse ALL the time, not just before the engine starts. In the stock configuration, the battery provides power (through the MAIN fuse) until the engine starts, then the R/R provides power (through that dangling red wire). When the engine is turning fast enough to make more electricity than the bike needs, the excess is sent back through the MAIN fuse, in the other direction, to charge the battery. Because the load is split between the bike and charging the battery, the fuse never has to handle more than 15 amps. When you move the R/R wire to the battery, EVERYTHING has to go through the fuse ALL the time.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)
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