'81 GS550E custom build

[80GS1000]

Looks cool. Where did you get the seat from?

[Ira]

I made the seat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/3752160...7627348701912/

[Ira]

I'm finally getting everything wired up, which for as simple a task as it seems, have proven very time consuming. The switch in the brake lever was worn out so i spent last night trying to use the bits from the clutch lever.

[Shwartz]

Went through your Flickr account. Very impressive.

[Ira]

getting super close! my buddy is building the wiring harness and doing a great job, but really taking his time. in the mean time i'm trying to work out all the details.



start button and high/low switch.

[Shwartz]

Any updates?

[Ira]

Started up for the first time last night since taking everything apart. Runs well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8mOoMCztTg

The petcock and float bowls leak. I ordered gaskets and a rebuild kit for Z1 today.

[Ira]

The video sounds louder than the bike really is. I had to crank it a million times to start it the first time, but after warming up it starts immediately.

Now for the fun part- making it run right. i know this will be a bear because i messed with the intake and exhaust so much, but it's heartening that it idles well right now.

[Ira]

Ordered float bowl gaskets, petcock rebuild, and k&n filters (the same ones D-Mac used on his build).

I have fuel leaks everywhere right now, so tuning is on hold until the stuff shows up.

[Ira]

Did I mention all the wiring is new now? modern reg/rec, inline fuses and aftermarket switches.

[JonnyC]

This is an awesome build! I'm going to do my best to try to duplicate what you did with your seat.

[Ira]

thanks!

the stuff showed up. filters fit really nice. wiring is still kinda hanging around.

[JonnyC]

Sweet, I got the same filters.

[Ira]

well, this thing rides.

[Ira]

my points gover didn't quite fit with the electronic ignition.



now it does!