1982 GS850gl

[GSXR7ED]

I'm paying attention to this rebuild thread. I recently picked up a second "T" but it has been sitting for the time being. Reading through your thread is planting seeds for me when I go through my rebuild.

I'm preoccupied at the moment but my running "T" is keeping me happy at the moment.


Ed

[blackstag]

I cant gurantee speedy completion due to the completion of another project of mine.

I was told by my woman (the wife) that if I wanted to complete this build that I needed to finish my other bike first....

its a 1974 cb360! Should be done here within two weeks. I will have to post a pic when its done.


Thanks for paying attention fellows

[blackstag]

Told y'all this wasn't going to be completed fast. After completing my 360 I then moved onto adding a walk in closet plus a brand new bathroom plus all the other stuff life brings on. Either way....... this project is back on.

I have the headlight, carbs and gauges off and tore apart agAin.

My first question is.... does anyone know the bulb number/type for the gauge lights?

I am going to be upgrading these to led along with all other bulbs
I think these will work.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-5-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/199/

So if someone knows the bulb number feel free to chime in.

[cowboyup3371]

I'd thought about doing it too for my bike, I have BA9s bulbs, but decided against it right now due to several points.

1. I've read some folks have issues with the amount of light into the gauges requiring several bulbs to be used. This would mean possibly having to install more than the one that is currently in place for the speedo/tach.

2. Uncertainty for the right colors needed in some sections as you have to match the color of the lens. A blue lens requires a blue led bulb and from what I was told in my own thread I started about this, that may not work properly.

3. I really want to get my bike on the road before the end of the season and the playing around I would need to do to make sure I have it right isn't worth it right now. I'll work more on mine over the winter possibly.


If you look at Basscliff's site under electrical odds and ends (http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...-ends.html#A14), you'll find your bulb is a 194 so you should be right. Just really play with it though to make sure you are getting what you want.

[jsandidge]

Nice bike!

It is the exact twin of mine! Good luck!

[blackstag]

Thanks for the help of verification of the bulb number.

I used cool white bulbs for the gauges that I re-did for my 360 and it worked out relatively well. those gauges used two bulbs to light the gauges and I used bulbs rated for 3 lumen.

my main concern with the 850 gauges is that they are only lit by one bulb. Luckily I was able to find a bulb that is able to have 220 degrees of light pattern. Most leds are only 90-120...

so far here is my shopping list
(i already have the turn signal bulbs, but they are here for you guys just in case you are looking)

Front Turn Signals x2- $10 dual intensity yellow
www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-can-bus-led-bulb-dual-intensity-26-smd-led-tower/1166/

Rear Turn Signals x2- $10 single intensity yellow

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1156-led-bulb-single-intensity-1-x-3-watt-high-power-led/807/

Stop- $20 dual intensity red
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-can-bus-led-bulb-dual-intensity-26-smd-led-tower/1166/

Gauge Lights
Gauge face x2- $7 cool/warm white

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-5-smd-led-wedge-base-with-socket/841/

Oil- $.80 red

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

High Beam- $1.40 blue

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Fuel- $1.40 Cool white

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Neutral- $1.40 Green

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Turn- $.80 Yellow

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

May also need: LED flasher $9

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/car-install-supplies/lf1-s-pin-universal-motorcycle-electronic-flasher/193/841/

This was needed on most of the older hondas that I have worked on because of the way that the gauge indication was wired. Not sure if it is necessary on the 850. I am going to try it first without it.

So total cost is about $90 if you upgrade everything

total current draw on these are very low. Its expensive but they do work very well

till next time fellows

[blackstag]

The direction on the project has changed drastically since the beginning. What was originally going to be a simple restoration has morphed into a hardtail bobber and is still changing.

When I get time ill post some updates of what I have done along with some pics.

I will be completing most of the welding this weekend and should have a running bike again within a couple of weeks.

[growler]

how's the build going?

[blackstag]

its coming along quite nicely, I have a ton of pictures I just have not done any writeups as of late. Its gotten to the point where I just completed that ignition circtuit and fired her up again this afternoon. its been almost a year since it last ran. crazy!!!!

I need to go through my computer and organize and upload some pics so you fellows can see what ive been up to.

[Steve]

May also need: LED flasher $9

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/car-install-supplies/lf1-s-pin-universal-motorcycle-electronic-flasher/193/841/

This was needed on most of the older hondas that I have worked on because of the way that the gauge indication was wired. Not sure if it is necessary on the 850. I am going to try it first without it.

You will need to do something to get your flashers to work properly.

One option is the flasher you are showing, but you will give up your self-cancelling turn signals.

Another option is to use some load resistors to get the right amount of current going through the stock flasher.

A third option is being worked on by a GSR member. It will allow the use of an LED flasher, but will retain the self-cancelling feature.
I will be testing an example of his work on my bike in a couple of weeks, when I get to that point putting my bike back together.

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[blackstag]

the third option sounds pretty cool. I went ahead and bought the led flasher that I linked.

I replaced all the lights on my bike with some LED lights and made my rear lights integrated led.

I have sooooo many pics that I need to post for you guys that its ridiculous...



on another note;
fried one of my coils yesterday.......

Changed the motor, second and final drive oils. While I was inspecting the bike my kids got into my used oil container........ huuuuge mess

needless to say I forgot to shut my ignition circuit off and have a melted coil...

dam.

anyone have suggestions for replacements? I found these fellows while looking for some other stuff
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintag...-si-165-2.html