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    Newbie through and through

    Hey folks! I recently (2 years ago) saved a 79 GS550E from a lonely life on the Canadian prairies, left outside for 10+ years I convinced the neglectful owner to part with the bike for 80$ and a case of beer.

    It had been put through the ringer, the previous owner had dreams of turning it into a Cafe racer/ Bobber/ Scrambler ect ect, with most of the original parts missing, I plan on keeping that dream alive but I want things done right, no cut corners, no shoddy electrical... I want it in peek condition of its Frankenstein former life.

    So far this is what I've been able to reverse google in the parts bin I've been given:

    Motogadget M-Unit Basic​
    A set of Knock off Mo.Switch switches
    Cheap Chinese Pods
    DynaTek DS3-2 Ignition system
    Set of Ignition Coils + Caps (possible Chinese)
    Crotch Rocket handle bars
    Break and Clutch levers
    2/4 Cylinder Carb Sync kit
    3 Oil Filters (Unused)
    G310GS/G310R Rear fender
    a Break light That says FU** in cursive
    Knock off aftermarket Left and Right exhausts
    XR250 Speedometer

    A few of the items I might keep but I plan on getting reputable parts to replace most

    I have a vision of what I want it to look like and I hope I'll do it justice by ya'll here!

    and because my ADHD wont let me sit still I also have a 1974 Honda.. but that's not why I'm here..
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    I's glad to see you "saved" a "79" GS550E... then I read the rest of your post and realized our idea of "saved" is totally different... Good luck with your endeavor, hope it all comes together to your liking.
    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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      #3
      Very nice find, congrats!

      I'd say skip those pods and stick that airbox; if you go with the pods, you're going to have a long fun time rejetting the carbs (which also probably need a clean; but it's worth it to not replace the carbs either)

      Looks like you may have some slight starting electrical issues with that headlamp pulled out; that's where a lot of your main wires run to. I'd definitely search out a wire chart for those connections.

      It looks great; hope you enjoy your journies!
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        Bike looks good in the photos other than the seat and silly sissy bar. I took this. suzy.jpg
        1986 1150EF
        2008 GS1250SEA
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          To this in about 2 months so you can do it. fall.jpg
          1986 1150EF
          2008 GS1250SEA
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            I have high hopes, and I'm too stubborn to quit haha, I've deep cleaned the Carbs and have spent a pretty penny on a carb kit for the Pods, went through a site called 6sigmajetkit, and I 100% understand why it would be smart to stick with the OEM airbox, I'm willing to put in the time and effort plus if I don't struggle I won't learn.

            Thankfully I've got good compression and I've had the bike idling not great but she did idle haha, but the points failed.

            My current issue is wiring, as it always will be.

            I've installed the dynatek points replacement but for some reason I have constant power to the coils, I think I found a wiring diagram but it's like a caveman finding a cellphone, between headaches I'm learning slowly ill attach photos of the issues when im home!
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              So this is the dilemma, Currently wired the Dynatek (points replacement) within the specs of the instructions, and followed 2 YT videos just to be absolutely sure, but with the battery hooked up and key on the coils have constant power, key off no power - Thankfully. (The OEM Coils were missing so I used the knockoffs and I assume they're the issue replacements will be ordered ASAP)

              But why would power be consistent to the coils? would a ageing part be to blame? Ignore the blue wire its attached to the trouble light as a extension!

              after reading through the forums the next big undertaking will be replacing the R/R with the SH775, less dangly parts the better!
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                The ignition switch supplies constant 12V to the coils and the other legs of the coils are individually connected to the ignitor box (in the OEM setup) or the Dyna box in the new system you have. The ignitor / Dyna switches the grounding of the coils on and off to give you the sparkz.
                Dave
                '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
                Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window
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                  Originally posted by Saberith View Post
                  It had been put through the ringer, the previous owner had dreams of turning it into a Cafe racer/ Bobber/ Scrambler...
                  That explains the padded sissy bar...
                  1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                  2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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                    Originally posted by Grimly View Post
                    The ignition switch supplies constant 12V to the coils and the other legs of the coils are individually connected to the ignitor box (in the OEM setup) or the Dyna box in the new system you have. The ignitor / Dyna switches the grounding of the coils on and off to give you the sparkz.


                    Alright that's what I figured, So I'm just doing something wrong when trying to set my timing

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