Help with a dead/dying bike

[Anonymous]

I have an 83 GS550L which is on its way out. She died a few months ago out on the road, and I've been trying to get her going. I need to replace the RR, and I know that I should get the electrex unit, but I don't have the money. SO, what years/models can I get an RR from that will work on my bike? And if anyone knows a good place to get one from that would be a great tid bit as well.

I also need to replace the fork seals. Is this a job I can do myself or am I going to get in over my head.

Thx
flava'

[Nerobro]

From what I've gathered a 5 wire regulator will work. Just about any 5 wire regulator. 6 wire regulators require some additional work. In my instance I took a CX500 rectifier and wired it up normally, but then had to hook up the voltage sence wire to a switched 12volt supply. I did that by hooking it up to the wire leading to the turn signal relay. Other people have used CB rectifiers with good result. I tried using one from a KZ440 but I burnt it out in short order.

As far as I know any other GS rectifier will work.. but will bring you headaches.

[80gs1000e]

I have 2 GS rectifiers and both have always worked flawlessly. Actually, I know a lot of guys with them who have never had even a glitch. If you really want a headache, start putting non Suzuki electronics on your GS. My opinion is that you should stay away from Honda electrics especially when there are just as many good Suzuki units available used or new. Some people have had some success, many have definitely not.

You can easily change your seals, do you have a manual? If not, get the Clymer or Haynes or the shop manual for your bike. It explains it step by step with pictures. Good luck.

http://www.motorcyclebooks.com/

[SqDancerLynn1]

I put a Honda Reg/Rect on my 850 two years ago NO problems at all

[mcycle-nut]

I've had a Honda one on my 750 for at least 10 years. No problems. As for finding "lots of good used ones," that doesn't apply around here. There are NO good used ones around here, they are all fried! There were lots of Honda ones, because they outlive the bikes. They are becomming in short supply because all the GS owners are snapping them up!

[SqDancerLynn1]

I understand they were using them on some of the English bikes also.

[Dink]

Most Wreckers/Breakers/Junkyards also have available to them aftermarket parts, I purchased a brand new Matsu*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$a rec/reg for my Tractor from one, it was cheap too, about 1/3 Suzuki's price.
Dink

[Anonymous]

Check this thread.It gives you everything you need to know.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=155&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=regulator+modification&start=0