82 GS850 GL wiring harness 81 the same?

[Harry P.]

Can anyone tell me if the 81 GS850GL wiring harness is the same as the 82? Bike Bandit has different part numbers for the harness so I'm thinking they are different, but figured I'd get the forums insight.

[Dave8338]

Steve, BassCliff....

[Nessism]

Not the same. Ignitor is different for one reason...there may be others. Most likely won't be hard to adapt if you can trace a wiring diagram though.

[BassCliff]

Yeah, what Ed said.

If that's all you can find then you just have to make it work. Both wiring diagrams should be in the manual on my site. Compare and contrast.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Harry P.]

Will do, I'll download the diagrams at work tomorrow. Thanks all.

[psyguy]

i *think* the 82 has different plugs/sockets (and positioning) at least for some connections so it may pay to compare those (under the left and right side covers)

[Steve]

Steve, BassCliff....

Here, SIR!!

Besides other differences already noted, the '82 harness includes wiring for the sidestand indicator switch.

My two '81s are both Gs, not Ls, so it's hard to tell whether the differences are G-to-L or '81-to-'82.

Harry, you want me to just mosey on over there to look at something for ya?

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[Harry P.]

I appreciate the offer Steve, not really in a position to do more than trace the wires and work on rebuilding the original harness.