78 GS1000E Upgrades

[traviseckley]

Hey guys, I'm finally starting to do some work on my bike. I have a few questions, any responses are greatly appreciated. The biggest upgrades that I would like to do are to the electrical system. I want to completely rewire the bike and upgrade anything that is possible (Coils, plugs, wires, ignition, stator, fuse box, etc) Any suggestions on what upgrades I should go with or available out there and sources for the parts would be helpful. 2nd thing that I would like to do is convert my turn signals and brake lights to LEDs. I would however like to keep the stock look to the bike, so is there any inserts for the signals and lights or does anyone know of any place that I can send my stuff to have them fitted with an LED setup? Thanks in advance for any input.

[posplayr]

Do a search, you have a lot of reading to do. You can use google to search the Gsr as well.
you can even search my signature .

[storm 64]

I am also in the process of upgrading my electrics on my 79 1000e. However my motorcycle doesn't need a complete rewire just a update. I'm putting in a Dyna S ignition pickup and Dyna coils and plug wires. I purchased them from Z-1 Enterprise all for $288.90 to my door. About the lowest price I could find. The charging system: I purchased the stator from Electro Sport.$135 Don't buy there regulator/rectifier. Get the Polaris SH775 I purchased that from Bike Bandit. $75 A happy motorcycle is a motorcycle with a healthy electrical system.

[traviseckley]

Do a search, you have a lot of reading to do. You can use google to search the Gsr as well.
you can even search my signature .

I've been doing a lot of research. Your SSPB looks amazing, Do you have any on stock or when will you have more?

For coils what's the difference going with 2.2 ohm vs 3 ohm?

[posplayr]

I've been doing a lot of research. Your SSPB looks amazing, Do you have any on stock or when will you have more?

For coils what's the difference going with 2.2 ohm vs 3 ohm?

The 2.2 requires and ignitor that can handle teh extra current liek a Dyna 2000. Otherwise just stick with 3.0.

I plan being able to ship more SSPB in the next couple of months.

[OldVet66]

I haven't gotten around to installing my SSPB yet, but I'm all about upgrading the '78 GS1000. I'm planning to re-clean the harness, install weatherproof plugs in place of the stock harness plugs, install the SSPB when I find a place it will fit, replace boot O-Rings and possibly boots, supporting the carburetor hanging weight this time, Possibly rebuild the carburetors again, check the valves, re-polish the forks and side covers---a lot of work before spring riding but it's been about a few years since I have gone through it.

[traviseckley]

I haven't gotten around to installing my SSPB yet, but I'm all about upgrading the '78 GS1000. I'm planning to re-clean the harness, install weatherproof plugs in place of the stock harness plugs, install the SSPB when I find a place it will fit, replace boot O-Rings and possibly boots, supporting the carburetor hanging weight this time, Possibly rebuild the carburetors again, check the valves, re-polish the forks and side covers---a lot of work before spring riding but it's been about a few years since I have gone through it.

That about sums up what I have planned, plus new ignition, coils and I need to rebuild my rear caliper and get a new rotor and rear wheel bearings after an incident last summer. Then next winter I plan to start a full rebuild. Just trying to gather parts now and do all the research ahead of time of what I would like to do.