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Hi everyone,
I have a 1981 GS850GL. It's relatively all there mechanically, but it was left outside in the weather for a couple years without being run and needs much in the way of electrical work. I've done a few tests, and come to the conclusion that the ignitor module needs to be replaced. I have not yet done the stator test, but I will tonight.
The former owner said it was draining the battery in about 40 minutes. I suspect he ran it until it died and parked it. When I opened the side covers, there was some fused connectors and wiring shorts - I suppose it all generated from his spotty rewiring of the turn signals and horn.
I have other problems too. The handlebar switched are all either non-existant or non-functioning. There is nothing at all on the right side, and the wires ripped out completely on the left.
Questions:
1. Would it be better for me to install the Dyna III ignition? How much would I get soaked for a new Ignitor Module? The Dyna II is only like $99 right now.
2. Does anyone here have a lead on some control switches? I'd buy the whole assemblies. Any manufacturers make a suitable substitute? Is there any substitutes that will fit my electrical system? I don't have to have the auto-cancelling turn signals... all I want are signals that actually work.
Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get this bike running.
I have a 1981 GS850GL. It's relatively all there mechanically, but it was left outside in the weather for a couple years without being run and needs much in the way of electrical work. I've done a few tests, and come to the conclusion that the ignitor module needs to be replaced. I have not yet done the stator test, but I will tonight.
The former owner said it was draining the battery in about 40 minutes. I suspect he ran it until it died and parked it. When I opened the side covers, there was some fused connectors and wiring shorts - I suppose it all generated from his spotty rewiring of the turn signals and horn.
I have other problems too. The handlebar switched are all either non-existant or non-functioning. There is nothing at all on the right side, and the wires ripped out completely on the left.
Questions:
1. Would it be better for me to install the Dyna III ignition? How much would I get soaked for a new Ignitor Module? The Dyna II is only like $99 right now.
2. Does anyone here have a lead on some control switches? I'd buy the whole assemblies. Any manufacturers make a suitable substitute? Is there any substitutes that will fit my electrical system? I don't have to have the auto-cancelling turn signals... all I want are signals that actually work.
Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get this bike running.
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