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  1. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    At this point I am leaning towards the Intellitronix units :victorious: Made in USA :clap: - oHIo and English speaking support - 2 week leadtime -- Water resistant and they will put the reset button on the unit front so no need to create a place for it like on the Chinese ones I have linked...
  2. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    Here is the link to the Tachometer - Good to 12,000 RPMs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0881SGTHT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2O1CPEO24AY51&psc=1 Now I have to figure out where to move the OIL light , HIGH BEAM light and the side stand light -- Create a warning light panel of some...
  3. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    Research leads me to this so far --- Research leads me to this so far --- This one looks to be the best option for Speedo -- 85 mm (3-3/8") to fit the existing can already- Digital speed via GPS odometer Trip meter resettable by pressing the enclosed remote access button - Variable colors...
  4. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    Keep Looking ! ;)
  5. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    From what I have seen thus far --- SPEEDO's are all available with up to 80 MPH and Some up to 120MPH - Finding one with an easily re-set able TRIP ODO is a challenge Tachs - SO far this seems easier but the 8K limit seems to be a challenge as well - I have seen a few to 12K - But $$ is...
  6. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    For me - I have two problems -- Speedo is always bouncy even in spite of my efforts (new cable, lubrication, cleaning the wheel head and lubricating, and more) Tach - the cable is coming loose from the place where it goes into the engine - Again - new cable, cleaned, rebuilt with new o-ring...
  7. Wingsconsin

    Crazy thinking about my 1983 GS850GL

    It runs great after many hours and lots of dollars invested - I like everything about it - riding is fun - I would love to change the Speedo and Tach to something NOT dependent on cables - Like an electrical GPS Speedo (no hall effect stuff) and an electric TACH driven off the coils I think ...
  8. Wingsconsin

    83 850gl restore

    it will grow on you -I have a 1983 GS850GL as well - I can't imagine selling it - It was purchased to be a project bike and I have loved every minute of it - You will too ;)
  9. Wingsconsin

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"
  10. Wingsconsin

    Suzuki Gs850 EFI Conversion

    Can the manifolds be 3D printed ? I wonder if there is a company somewhere that could do it reasonably...
  11. Wingsconsin

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    I have found that it is way more more fun to ride a SLOW bike FAST .. ;)
  12. Wingsconsin

    Clutch Springs Life Expectancy

    Some motorcycles have shown damage to the gear dogs which presents itself as ghost shifting. A myriad of causes have been hypothesized with no real proof of what causes it. Some say miles, wear, poor metallurgy, bad assembly , etc.etc (poor shifting technique) Poor technique seems to be a common...
  13. Wingsconsin

    gs650 front brake build

    If you are using air to blow out the piston-- Use a paint stick (2 ) to 'catch' the piston as it pops out. Watch your fingers -- or learn a lesson --it WILL hurt to get pinched.
  14. Wingsconsin

    Truck Lite install and First Start for 2020

    YES - The TruckLite 27270C A near perfect fit into my housing - As chance would have it - STEVE changed my GL typical housing to the required 7" version several years ago - It was done when he helped me by having me over to his home for a weekend and we (he mostly) redid all the gaskets from...
  15. Wingsconsin

    Truck Lite install and First Start for 2020

    Yes - I noticed -- that is why the video stays on that part for so long --- I spent a few minutes investigating this weird reading --- I don't know why it was like that -- I suspect a few reasons -- 1) I had the battery tender plugged in to the bike ... :concern: 2) I had spent a few...
  16. Wingsconsin

    Truck Lite install and First Start for 2020

    Today in keeping with the Governors orders I stayed in and sheltered in place Wisconsin is on lock down until late April thanks to the Covid 19 pandemic .. Last fall I decided I was GOING to change to the Truck Light headlamp in spring. So Spring is here and the truck-lite needed installation...
  17. Wingsconsin

    how important is this part?

    Watch this video for some insight Watch this video for some insight Sorry -- the sound is really poor -- But you may get the idea ;) <strong>
  18. Wingsconsin

    Think these are the coils that came stock on the bike?

    They look suspiciously like the ones I changed out on my GS850GL I changed them not because they didn't work --- but because they worked poorly when the weather was bad (wet) Rain or fog or high humidity often caused them to not deliver adequate energy. Once I changed them over to new ones...
  19. Wingsconsin

    Custom Seat Recommendations

    I have not had leather - But on my Goldwing(s) I usually use velour/vinyl combination The velour on top makes for a very comfortable seat - but remember the range is 200 miles + so HOURS Once it gets wet it sucks - it can stay wet for a full day after the rain - so.. rain gear on a nice day ...
  20. Wingsconsin

    What the "L" means

    125 to 135 to REServe - then I start looking for fuel. I get about 35 to 42 MPG at reasonable speeds (under 65) At 75-80 that drops a lot and I go to reserve at around 100 miles. At Reserve I put in about 3.5 gallons - and I think I have another .75 gallon of usable fuel left over-- I have seen...
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