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    #1

    K&S turn signal for a '79 GS1000

    I'm looking for a complete set of turn signal in better shape than the one I have, all the ones on my parts bikes are almost in same condition or in worse shape.
    K&S state in their catalog than they are OEM copy.
    It is true?
    Thanks,
    Marc
    AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
    1978 GS1000C X2
    1978 GS1000E X2
    1979 GS1000S
    1979 gs1000
    1983 gs400e
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    #2
    Yes and no. They say the same thing about 78 1000. I have them and instead of being the completely round stems they are the ones with the flat side to them. Other then that detail they are awesome.
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      #3
      Are they in metal like the OEM with the flat side?
      Edit: I have round stem plastic on my GS, I just found 2 cast turn signals with the flattened stem in a bin box.
      Marc
      Last edited by kochic; 10-24-2022, 11:08 PM.
      AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
      1978 GS1000C X2
      1978 GS1000E X2
      1979 GS1000S
      1979 gs1000
      1983 gs400e

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        #4
        Unless I'm mistaken, the original signals are chrome plated plastic. The K&S signals are cast zinc, with a skinnier stem than the OEM jobbies. I didn't like them and preferred the OEM parts.
        Ed

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          #5
          That's surprising. I've used several of the K&S signals over the yrs. for several different bikes Suzuki, Honda, & Kawasaki, but not for a GS1000, All looked exactly the same as OEM. Only difference I'd remembered was the wires were not color coded as OEM.
          1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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            #6
            I always thought that the ones casted with the flattened stem were for the GT. What I have on my GS is plastic round stem, I have not measured them but they look all the same front and rear. Maybe just new lenses will do...
            Marc
            AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
            1978 GS1000C X2
            1978 GS1000E X2
            1979 GS1000S
            1979 gs1000
            1983 gs400e

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              #7
              For all the K&S's I've used, the K&S lenses fit the OEM signals perfectly
              1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                #8
                My bike is newer, but regarding K&S, I was impressed. A darn near exact knockoff for my 1150. I even swapped on my original good condition lenses with no problems.
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                  #9
                  I have K&S turn signals on my KZ and they are very cheaply made. The bulb socket in particular is, frankly, junk. They look just like the original's, but not on the inside. They also don't have any anti-rotation feature in this application. They are just a fraction of the cost of OEM, though, so that part is in their favor.
                  Ed

                  To measure is to know.

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                  Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                  Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                  KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                    #10
                    I found a complete set online, I will report when I receive them.
                    Marc
                    AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
                    1978 GS1000C X2
                    1978 GS1000E X2
                    1979 GS1000S
                    1979 gs1000
                    1983 gs400e

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                      #11
                      I received the turns signals Monday, these are not an exact copy but they look OK.Good for a runner but not a restoration.
                      Marc
                      AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
                      1978 GS1000C X2
                      1978 GS1000E X2
                      1979 GS1000S
                      1979 gs1000
                      1983 gs400e

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