Before I spend hours examining wiring diagrams and physical connectors, does anyone on the forum know if the controls are plug&play interchangeable? Below is the 550 control
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can i swap handlebar controls between '81 GS550T and 83 GS650L?
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can i swap handlebar controls between '81 GS550T and 83 GS650L?
As my 650 resurrection continues, I'm considering swapping the handlebar controls between the '81 550T and '83 650L. The 550's controls are in better shape and my end game is to have the 650 be in the best shape possible, even if both bikes end up being frankenbikes.
Before I spend hours examining wiring diagrams and physical connectors, does anyone on the forum know if the controls are plug&play interchangeable? Below is the 550 controlCurrent rides: GS650L, GS550T, GL500, GL1100, Bonnie, Triumph Adventurer, Guzzi CaliforniaTags: None
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Originally posted by sacruickshank View PostAs my 650 resurrection continues, I'm considering swapping the handlebar controls between the '81 550T and '83 650L. The 550's controls are in better shape and my end game is to have the 650 be in the best shape possible, even if both bikes end up being frankenbikes.
Before I spend hours examining wiring diagrams and physical connectors, does anyone on the forum know if the controls are plug&play interchangeable? Below is the 550 control
Current rides: GS650L, GS550T, GL500, GL1100, Bonnie, Triumph Adventurer, Guzzi California
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Assuming your 650 doesn't have self cancel signals, it should be possible to use the hand control from the 550 (might need harness connector swap.)Ed
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I've put the switches from a Honda GL500 on a GS650G so I'd guess it'd be easily possible. and I do like the simpler control more than the 650's on my bikes that have it.
....Interesting that your 550 control has a headlight OFF/ON switch. I find them useful. While you're "at it" I'd look into re-enabling it, if it has been disabled.
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Originally posted by Gorminrider View PostI've put the switches from a Honda GL500 on a GS650G so I'd guess it'd be easily possible. and I do like the simpler control more than the 650's on my bikes that have it.
....Interesting that your 550 control has a headlight OFF/ON switch. I find them useful. While you're "at it" I'd look into re-enabling it, if it has been disabled.
The biggest bummer of the 650 so far is that it would have been an excellent survivor had it been stored in a garage or basement rather than a shed for the last 20 years. The frame is rusty and the engine has corrosion and damaged paint on the frame, but it's clean below the surface and all the bits are still in place, like the rubber dampeners on the cylinder fin. The tank exterior is very good, except one spot where the clear coat gave way.
Current rides: GS650L, GS550T, GL500, GL1100, Bonnie, Triumph Adventurer, Guzzi California
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