1979 GS 850 Project

[PoppaDre]

Well after a few weeks debating I finally decided to part with the bike. There isnt much for a market for these bikes out here and it would make probably get more money parting the bike then selling compete not in 100% running condition. I have cleaned the carbs and put in all new orings from cycle orings, and new fuel hose. Brand new airfilter in box. And cam case covers. Let me know if there is anything you are looking for and we can work it out. Otherwise i will be posting them on ebay under user Poppa_dre. Thanks to everyone that helped along the way and followed my thread.

 

[AF_Bill]

If the left control swtich is in good working condition, I'd like to get a price on that and the air filter.

 

[PoppaDre]

Well after a bit of consideration i have decided to get back at the bike and try to get her in working condition. I had a seized front master cylinder that i cleaned up a little bit and was able to free up, now the only problem is i cant get my damn brake light to start up. no running lights or light when i hit front or rear brake, it worked before i took it apart but now nothing. All other lights work. behind the headlamp i cant find the match for the brown lead does that one not have a connection at all?

 

[FLHGSRay]

On my '79 GS1000, that brown wire goes to nothing. I confirmed it on here after finding no use for it and finding it on the wiring schematic also. It's simply an extra 12v lead. Can't remember if it comes on with the key or the lights.

 

[PoppaDre]

Okay thanks a lot, thats what i was kind of getting from the wiring schematics just need confirmation, Now just need to find out why that tail light wont come on when every other light comes on

 

[PoppaDre]

I decided to have another go at the bike since i just picked up a 78 gs750 that i can ride around for the rest of the season. First important thing i tackled was the turn signals, the black box when out on me and thanks to help from Matchless and Cal_look_zero i was able to get the turn signals working again with a few relays tab connectors and electrical tape

I also spent a bit of time cutting and grinding down my front fender to give it a nice slimmer look

Going to pick up some dirt bike style handle bars for it and hopefully it will slowly start looking like a real street tracker!