82 GS850GL Electrical

[Harry P.]

Hello All,

Digging into the electrical, cleaning connectors, grounds, ect. Got to the connectors under the coils and they are both pretty much toast with broken wires, melted a bit, stuck together, ect (explains the jumper wires the PO ran). Anyone know the part number for these? I've seen the link for Vintage Connectors on here and would like to replace them so the wiring is right (less jumpers).

Also I am considering getting new coils as these look to be original and may be suspect, not sure what ohms I need.

Last but not least I'd like to do the coil relay but the auto parts store only has the relay not the base to hook wires to & plug the relay into, where can I get the base?

[doctorgonzo]

Hello All,

Digging into the electrical, cleaning connectors, grounds, ect. Got to the connectors under the coils and they are both pretty much toast with broken wires, melted a bit, stuck together, ect (explains the jumper wires the PO ran). Anyone know the part number for these? I've seen the link for Vintage Connectors on here and would like to replace them so the wiring is right (less jumpers).

Also I am considering getting new coils as these look to be original and may be suspect, not sure what ohms I need.

Last but not least I'd like to do the coil relay but the auto parts store only has the relay not the base to hook wires to & plug the relay into, where can I get the base?

The coils are 3 ohm for an 82, electronic ignition. They may still be good, but replacement Dyna Coils (the green ones) are in the $140 range new (for the pair).

All you need is the relay. You put blade connectors on the wires, and plug each individual one up to the relay. If you want to get really fancy you can put in a modern spade fuse block on the bike and run your hot coil wire from one of the extras there instead of using an inline fuse.

[bwringer]

Hello All,



Digging into the electrical, cleaning connectors, grounds, ect. Got to the connectors under the coils and they are both pretty much toast with broken wires, melted a bit, stuck together, ect (explains the jumper wires the PO ran). Anyone know the part number for these? I've seen the link for Vintage Connectors on here and would like to replace them so the wiring is right (less jumpers).

Not the foggiest idea. The electrons don't care what the connectors look like. The connectors from Vintage Connections should come with both halves.

Also I am considering getting new coils as these look to be original and may be suspect, not sure what ohms I need.

Good idea. The green 3 ohm Dyna coils are that which you seek. Z1 is a good source: http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=210
Make sure you get a set of plug wires as well.

Last but not least I'd like to do the coil relay but the auto parts store only has the relay not the base to hook wires to & plug the relay into, where can I get the base?

A good online source for relays and the sockets cheep if you can't find them locally:

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchResults.cfm?FTR=relay&search_type=main&WebPage_ID=3&searchFilter=relay&x=0&y=0

The five pin socket works for both four and five terminal relays -- you just don't use one of the wires.

However, I usually just crimp and/or solder 1/4" female spade terminals to the wires with heat shrink covering them and hook them up to the relay directly. Simpler and saves space, although you have to be careful to keep the wires in order if you ever need to change the relay.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

CLICK HERE for some research done by member Joe Guilbeau about repairing your wiring harness.

The molex type connectors are pretty standard. Just get the same configurations and the matching crimp connectors to replace what's necessary.

The green Dyna S coils are most recommended (3 ohms).

You should be able to order the relay base from just about any online auto parts vendor. You need a Bosh style 4 or 5 terminal socket. Try partsexpress.com for inexpensive parts (click the pic)...



I didn't use a base for my coil relay mod. I just used male/female spade connectors. I did use a base for my turn signal relay replacement.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Harry P.]

Great, thanks for the heads up. As usual the brain trust comes through