1981 GS1100e - Using a 2006 GSX6 Left Handel Switch.

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  • c&c
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    1981 GS1100e - Using a 2006 GSX6 Left Handel Switch.

    Hi guys!

    My original left handle bar switch is beyond repair.

    As a replacement I bought a 2006 GSXR Left handlebar switch.

    Does anybody have list of the wires coming out of the turn single control box and there function? If a list is alredy avalable it would be of great help and time saving information.

    I will also install a hazard circuit once I figure out what wires do what.

    The original turn single switch has 7 wires and the GSXR switch has 3.

    Does any body knoy if the 1981 GS1100E have the self canceling option?
    I have the Haynes manual but it is lacking that information.

    Any help will be appreciated.

    Thank you.
  • norman1950

    #2


    Here it a wire diagram, the switch is in the bottom left...

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    • c&c

      #3
      Thanks for the image.
      I should have been more specific.
      I'm looking for the 1981 GS1100e "turn signle control unit" wire/function list.
      If one exists. and if one does not exist then I will have to figure them out.

      That way I can figure out if I can adapt my 2006 gsxr handlebar switch or if I have to look for maybe an aftermarket control unit.

      There are 3 wires coming out of the gsx turn signal switch vs 7 from the 1981 GS1100 turn signal switch. See attached image


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      • Hone101

        #4
        I did something similar with both my left and right switches. You'll have to wire your headlight permanently on with the key or put a switch somewhere. I just wired mine up with they key and have had no problems. If no one comes along I can tell you what I wired to what tomorrow.

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        • Steve
          GS Whisperer
          • Jun 2005
          • 35924
          • southwest oHIo

          #5
          Originally posted by c&c
          Thanks for the image.
          I should have been more specific.
          I'm looking for the 1981 GS1100e "turn signle control unit" wire/function list.
          ...

          See attached image


          Believe it or not, you answered your own question.

          Look in the lower right corner of your image. You will see a numbered list of devices, and should see that #8 is the "Turn Signal Control Unit".

          Look just to the left of that list, you will see item #8.

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          • c&c

            #6
            Originally posted by Hone101
            I did something similar with both my left and right switches. You'll have to wire your headlight permanently on with the key or put a switch somewhere. I just wired mine up with they key and have had no problems. If no one comes along I can tell you what I wired to what tomorrow.
            Excellent and thank you!
            Last edited by Guest; 07-19-2013, 11:26 AM.

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            • Guest

              #7
              Originally posted by norman1950
              http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...r=286#imgdii=_

              Here it a wire diagram, the switch is in the bottom left...
              Good god....what a diagram.

              "Does any body knoy if the 1981 GS1100E have the self canceling option?" No, it did not.

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              • c&c

                #8
                Originally posted by mrbill5491
                Good god....what a diagram.

                "Does any body knoy if the 1981 GS1100E have the self canceling option?" No, it did not.
                Thanks for the answer. !

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                • Kaiser Sosei

                  #9
                  Originally posted by mrbill5491
                  Good god....what a diagram.

                  "Does any body knoy if the 1981 GS1100E have the self canceling option?" No, it did not.
                  I don't think that is correct. I am fairly sure the '81 did have it.

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                  • c&c

                    #10
                    Got it working using this http://blog.suzuki-katana.com/?p=505

                    Without his image I would have never guessed that the light green/back and brown/yellow had to be together to make the turn signal controller work.

                    The hazard work but not the way they should.

                    The passing lights work.


                    There is a difference in wires size. The GS are bigger then the GSXR600.
                    Do you think that is why the from flashers are dimmer then with the old control.

                    when I cut the GS wires to solder them with the GSXR I noticed that some of them where oxidized even if the sleeve was not damaged. Is that normal and will I have to change the wires?

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                    • ScottEslick
                      Forum Newbie
                      • Dec 2023
                      • 1
                      • Waynesboro PA

                      #11
                      Did this work out

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