GS850 electrical issue

[Peteortiz11]

Hi all, glad to be a part of this forum. I have a 1982 Gs850 and I need some assistance. I replaced my stock signal lights with LED's, I installed the resistors as well but my issue is that as soon as I plug in the headlight, the signals stop flashing. Does the headlight need to be LED also?

My next issue is I replaced the stock brake and clutch controls because both were broken and I noticed 2 things: 1. the bike wont start unless the front brake lever is depressed, and 2. i've got no brake light when i apply the front brake. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[posplayr]

You should get a voltmeter and do some experimenting and post up what you find( to this thread).

[76_Mike_82]

As for the later of your problems it sounds like you have the brake and clutch switches reversed. You might try pulling the clutch lever and seeing if you get a brake light. Just a thought.

[80GS850GBob]

As for the later of your problems it sounds like you have the brake and clutch switches reversed. You might try pulling the clutch lever and seeing if you get a brake light. Just a thought.

x2 - if they are swapped you may have them reversed in the head light housing...flip them around