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1980 GS1000G -- Can I use Points?

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So, my timing case cover and timing assembly were taken out in an accident. I've been looking around for replacement parts, but am having a hard time finding the magnetic plate, "signal generator" they introduced in 1980 in lieu of points. I found a super cheap 1979 points assembly on ebay, complete with governor and purchased it--if nothing else I can resell for profit.

The question is: is the 1980 GS1000G's ignition system compatible with points, or will using a '79 points assembly simply not work?
 
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I suspect it would be compatible, although you might need different coils. And you'll get all the headaches of dealing with points.

Shouldn't be terribly difficult to find a new set of signal generators. A whole slew of 1980+ GSes used the same unit, I'd be shocked and amazed if there aren't a bunch on eBay:

Assemblies where 33110-45110 is used

1980 GS1000E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1000G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1000GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1000S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS1100LT - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS750E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS750L - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS850G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1980 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS1000G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS1000GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS750E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS750L - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS850G - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1981 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS1000S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS1100ES - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS750E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS750T - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1982 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR (MODEL Z)
1983 GS1100E - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS1100ES - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS1100S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS750S - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS750T - SIGNAL GENERATOR
1983 GS850GL - SIGNAL GENERATOR (MODEL Z)
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Maybe you could also fit an aftermarket (Dyna?) ignition as well, but at that point you're approaching the crazy price that Suzuki wants for a new one.
 
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I suspect it would be compatible, although you might need different coils. And you'll get all the headaches of dealing with points.

Shouldn't be terribly difficult to find a new set of signal generators. A whole slew of 1980+ GSes used the same unit, I'd be shocked and amazed if there aren't a bunch on eBay:



Maybe you could also fit an aftermarket (Dyna?) ignition as well, but at that point you're approaching the crazy price that Suzuki wants for a new one.
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Damn. Yeah. I was just too hasty with the original purchase. Found a complete signal generator assembly on ebay for only a few bucks more than I threw at the points. I'll just return the points when they arrive...

Thanks for steering me back towards the road.
 
I have signal generator if you need one. Came off 80 850 terrylee
 
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