Identify this part? Picture in post

[retrex]

Listen to the experts

Paco and Jethro are right it is a turn signal control unit. It would turn off the turn signals if you left them on after a certain speed was reach or a after about 9 - 10 seconds. Cost quite a bit so I left my off after it went. If you are having problems with it installed remove it. The turn signals work manually without it. If you are still having trouble with it removed, then you have another issue. BTW I would get a new mechanic, one that knows a bit more about GS bikes. Good luck.

[snark]

Since my bike doesn't use that unit, I can't for sure...but would a flasher unit really have that many wires coming out of it?

Another way you could find out for sure what the unit is is by process of elimination. If you know what the other stuff is...just look for what else should be there. If you find the Reg/Rec, Starter silenoid, all that is left (at least on my bike) would be the flasher unit and the CDI.

[snark]

Its a CDI / Igniter. Here's another one frome Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-SUZUKI-GS-1000-GS1000-IGNITOR-374-6-212-144_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35594QQitemZ130096371252QQrdZ1

[LarryT]

its for the turn signals. This is for your ignition

[LarryT]

The part you have is under the gas tank .The cdi box is under the side cover

[Boondocks]

Here's a clue:

The igniter is under the right side cover.

The turn signal control unit is under the left side cover right in front of the R/R and attaches by a flexible rubber piece which slips over a metal projection. I looks just like yours.

The guy on eBay may not know what he's selling. As far as the mechanic, that's why we try to avoid them.

[denydog]

Not to confuse the issue any more, but we know it's not a CDI, because GS Suzuki's didn't come with CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) ignition. They have an induction ignition or TCI (Transitor Controlled Ignition). I've searched my shop manual, and there is no CDI, but there is an Ignitor Unit (transistor unit). I know others have pointed this out before.

I didn't really want to bring up this CDI vs Ignitor thing, but it seems to be a bigger misconception than "We invaded Iraq to fight the terrorists".

More than you want to know about ignition types can be found here. http://www.jetav8r.com/Vision/IgnitionFaq.pdf

[Kaiser Sosei]

It is the Turn signal canceling unit.

Here is the ignitor, part #1.

http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/showschematic~dept_id~1002167.asp

Your bike will not work without this.

Here is the turn signal relay #29 which is under your tank and contols the actual flashing of the turn signals, and the Turn signal control unit #30 which is by the fusebox, and automatically cancels the turn signal once a certain speed is reached.

http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/showschematic~dept_id~1004294.asp

Your bike will work with either of these nonfuntional. The Turn signal control unit is $180 new, which is why when they go bad most people on't replace them.



You mechanic is well, an idiot and this is why most of us don't go to them. Most mechanics are pretty worthless when it comes to these old bikes. Good luck finding one that can work on an old bike.

You don't say what the actual problem is. Do you have power? Is the bike turning over but not starting? If you let us know what the symptoms are we can try and get you donw the right path.

[paco13]

Answere please.

Does it crank?
Do you have spark ?

That is not a CDI. Believe us.

[vrecksler]

Hee hee, I DO beleive you! I would take the word of you people, who know the GS as intimately as anyone, over a mechanic who has likely only worked on newer sportbikes anyday.

Steve sent me a great email with pics describing the part in question, as well as a terrific plan for me to figure out what is causing my problems. He also called me up to go through everything for clarity, so big thanks to Steve!

As for what my problems are (Kaiser asked), I was riding the bike home during a massive rain storm last fall when the bike conked out. I should mention that the left side cover was missing, and with the amount of rainfall and surface water I imagine a lot of moisture ended up in places where it shouldn't be.

Anyway, the way the bike died was quickly but gradually. One minute I am buzzing along at highway speeds at around 3/4 throttle, then the bike starts slowing down as if I am rolling off the throttle (even though I am not!). I tried going to WOT but there was no change; no bogging, no change in RPM, no nothing, the bike continued to decelerate. I downshifted and pulled off to the side of the road and the motor died and I coasted to rest.

I was unable to start the bike that night, or the following morning when I returned to pick it up. It was dry the next day, but I was unable to get any signs of life; no starter motor activity, no nothing. The battery seemed to work as the usual dashboard lights came on, but that was about it.

When I got the bike home, I parked it and insured my truck and drove it for a couple months since it was almost winter, and then bought a dual purpose bike in the spring which is now my daily bike. My brother's 1983 Yamaha Maxim broke down recently, so now I am trying to get the GS running so he can ride that.

The GS was not stored properly so I will have to do some other things, but I am basically going to confirm spark and fuel using the suggestions given to me by Steve. The compression was fine when the bike was running, so I am assuming it is still good and that I will be able to figure this all out.

Sound good?