The question is: is the 1980 GS1000G's ignition system compatible with points, or will using a '79 points assembly simply not work?
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1980 GS1000G -- Can I use Points?
So, my timing case cover and timing assembly were taken out in an accident. I've been looking around for replacement parts, but am having a hard time finding the magnetic plate, "signal generator" they introduced in 1980 in lieu of points. I found a super cheap 1979 points assembly on ebay, complete with governor and purchased it--if nothing else I can resell for profit.
The question is: is the 1980 GS1000G's ignition system compatible with points, or will using a '79 points assembly simply not work?Last edited by Guest; 09-16-2014, 04:53 PM.Tags: None
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I suspect it would be compatible, although you might need different coils. And you'll get all the headaches of dealing with points.
Shouldn't be terribly difficult to find a new set of signal generators. A whole slew of 1980+ GSes used the same unit, I'd be shocked and amazed if there aren't a bunch on eBay:
Assemblies where 33110-45110 is used
1980 GS1000E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1000G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1000GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1000S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1100LT - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS750E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS750L - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS850G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS1000G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS1000GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS750E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS750L - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS850G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS1000S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS1100ES - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS750E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS750T - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR (MODEL Z)
1983 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS1100ES - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS1100S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS750S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS750T - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR (MODEL Z)
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Phaedrus
Originally posted by eil View PostI suspect it would be compatible, although you might need different coils. And you'll get all the headaches of dealing with points.
Shouldn't be terribly difficult to find a new set of signal generators. A whole slew of 1980+ GSes used the same unit, I'd be shocked and amazed if there aren't a bunch on eBay:
Maybe you could also fit an aftermarket (Dyna?) ignition as well, but at that point you're approaching the crazy price that Suzuki wants for a new one.
Thanks for steering me back towards the road.
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terrylee
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Why on earth would you want to downgrade to an obsolete part?sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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