Removing 82 GS1100E Instrument Cluster

[mmattockx]

I functionally replaced the tach and speedo on my 1100E a few years ago with a Trail Tech Vapor computer but left everything in place with the speedo and tach cables removed. Now I would like to remove the entire instrument cluster and just have the Vapor as the only dash. I recall reading that I cannot just unplug my instrument cluster and have the bike still run, there are connections to the dash that require continuity for the bike to run properly. Can anyone confirm this? If anyone can also list the circuits that need to be connected to run that would be a major bonus.


Thanks,
Mark

[bkjwalker]

i have an 82 with no dash and it runs just fine.

[roeme]

A quick look at the schematic will clear that up for you.

Edit: Hmm, on second thought, can't find a good one either. It's all in pieces, it seems.
Edit2: Ah, no, page 345 (or 13-23). Looks like it'll work.

[mmattockx]

i have an 82 with no dash and it runs just fine.

You just unplugged the dash with no issues? I am in the middle of cleaning up an acreage we just bought but once I get that under control I will have to pull the headlight wiring apart and give it a try.


Mark

[bkjwalker]

bought the bike, non running, with electrical issues. no instrument cluster on it. replaced the main wire harness, installed a dyna ignition and fired it up. still no cluster

[mmattockx]

bought the bike, non running, with electrical issues. no instrument cluster on it. replaced the main wire harness, installed a dyna ignition and fired it up. still no cluster

Good to know, thanks for the info.


Mark