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landshark
Originally posted by pete View Post
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Originally posted by landshark View PostThe GS1000's like mine have the choke cable come up through the triple clamp/steering stem, maybe you are able to do the same thing?
I'm thinking along the lines of the later model GSXR left controls as they have a choke lever on there.
I should be able to fabricate a bracket that goes directly on top of the left carb's diaphragm cover and by removing the choke lever I should be able to connect the choke cable directly (with a fabricated adaptor) onto the choke actuator instead.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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Got a favourable response from Slipstream Performance this morning, looks like I can get the O ring chain, a matching front sprocket to my rear, and the K&N pods all for a reasonable price plus I get my 10% discount
Will order them next week after pay day...
Now if only the igntion components would hurry up and get here...1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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Originally posted by pete View Post
Now if only the igntion components would hurry up and get here...
Looks interestingCurrent:
Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)
Past:
VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....
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Ummm....on second thoughts it says "suitable for single coil engines".....
BummerCurrent:
Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)
Past:
VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....
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Yeah I had to go peek, but no go for us I'm afraid, and not sure on how it would go with our mechanical advance either.
On another note, my dad's talking about giving me his old welder... all I know is it's huge and is on a trolley and it still works... could be another interesting way to injure myself...1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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Cheers, that's good to know!
At the moment I have no specific need to have a welder, but it could be handy depending on what I need to do with the seat pan and choke actuator.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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landshark
Originally posted by pete View PostCheers, that's good to know!
At the moment I have no specific need to have a welder, but it could be handy depending on what I need to do with the seat pan and choke actuator.
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landshark
I had too much time on the internet today, but at least this should make us all feel good about what our bikes must be worth!
Imagine what a fully rebuilt 450 must be worth?
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Originally posted by landshark View PostIf you are interested in going the way of the steering stem choke check yours to see if it is hollow and i will measure mine up.
Mind you, I need to take the instrument cluster back off to lube the guages and I need to take the top triple clamp off to swap the headlight ears, so while I'm there I might as well check. Probably won't get to that until I sort the ignition though, providing the modules show up tomorrow.
Originally posted by landshark View PostI had too much time on the internet today, but at least this should make us all feel good about what our bikes must be worth!
Imagine what a fully rebuilt 450 must be worth?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1980-Suzuki-G...198366086487271982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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Express post parcel waiting at the PO Box for me today containing this:
Which contained these:
Jaycar delivery nice and quick, but no HEI modules yet.
I also discovered I have some heatsink compound:
So, even though my old college project doesn't work in terms of providing 12 volts DC, it does still provide me some testing facilities if I use an external power source.
So, cleaned it out and got it ready:
Dug out my old soldering iron, PCB stand, and solder:
Then stripped and tinned the wires from the OEM ignitor connector:
Hooked the ignitor connector leads to the connection posts on my board, and as the first way I'm testing is like the GS1000G setup, I'm leaving the black/white common lead from the pickup coils disconnected:
1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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And popped the resistors and diodes in waiting for the HEI modules:
I also noted down the correct colours for the pickup coils compared to the GS1000G colours:
And, finally, I figure I should be able to mount a plate in here above the battery to bolt all the electrics to, and it should allow me to have the HEI modules on top bolted to the heatsink below which, with no airbox, should provide a nice airflow to keep them cool:
Just need to get a sheet of metal, will be very rudimentary but should be effective.
Fingers crossed the HEI modules rock up tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath given the "speedy" responses from the seller initially...1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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I've done a search on here and anything from some high RPM grease to WD40 has been used to good effect.
Apparently spraying some through the cable connection with the guages inverted should help, but if it doesn't help, it's possible to disassemble and lube the mechanism directly.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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