GS1000 streetfighter idea w/ picture

[80GS1000]

What about this Silverstar bulb?
Stock for my '79 1000 is 55/60. What wattage are you guys talking here?
The stock GS wiring harness is known to get very hot and melt at the headlight connections (mine did when it was about 2 years old) so I'm worried about changing to a brighter bulb. It seems any brighter bulb must be drawing a little more amperage and that's the last thing the harness will tolerate.
Please add your thoughts as I'd like to go with a brighter bulb too.

The Silverstar is 55/60 watt, 12 volt. Here's more info: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/Silverstar/ProductLine/

It's the first bulb on their list. I'm guessing it's brighter because of the halogen design. The amperage would be the same since it's still the same wattage. Amperage = watts/ volts.

 

[Guest]

What about this Silverstar bulb?
Stock for my '79 1000 is 55/60. What wattage are you guys talking here?
The stock GS wiring harness is known to get very hot and melt at the headlight connections (mine did when it was about 2 years old) so I'm worried about changing to a brighter bulb. It seems any brighter bulb must be drawing a little more amperage and that's the last thing the harness will tolerate.
Please add your thoughts as I'd like to go with a brighter bulb too.

The wattage is the same. The amp draw is the same as well. I have them on both my bikes, and they don't seem to be any hotter than the standard halogen. Love 'em!

 

[raceman]

okay now...so you Originally thought you`d modernize it...and Now you want to replicate the Cooley bike? good plan but either way it`s your bike so do what you want.Their are a lot of old men who adhere to the "stock is best" philosophy on this forum,not too many tuners it seems.\\/ The stock bike will keep its`value better but like the press said at the time of it`s introduction the styling is pretty bland and those mags,fugly lmo..

 

[80GS1000]

okay now...so you Originally thought you`d modernize it...and Now you want to replicate the Cooley bike? good plan but either way it`s your bike so do what you want.Their are a lot of old men who adhere to the "stock is best" philosophy on this forum,not too many tuners it seems.\\/ The stock bike will keep its`value better but like the press said at the time of it`s introduction the styling is pretty bland and those mags,fugly lmo..

I want the Cooley bike with modern suspension, brakes, handling, and a hopped up motor. The suspension mods were stage 1, now it's time to tear into the motor and get the paint sorted. Paint will probably be the next step, then the motor. Gotta collect the parts to get the motor rebuild done...

Stock is fine but I like designing/building/making things so...

I'd like to build this bike but with the GSXR 1000 suspension: \\/

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

The Silverstar is 55/60 watt, 12 volt. Here's more info: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/Silverstar/ProductLine/

It's the first bulb on their list. I'm guessing it's brighter because of the halogen design. The amperage would be the same since it's still the same wattage. Amperage = watts/ volts.

OK. Thanks for the info. Thank you too Bruce.
Did either of you take any actual distance measurements or do any test to prove the Silverstar bulb throws more light or is it truly obvious there's more light and not just an imaginary thing?
I still wonder how they can throw more light if the watts are the same.
Where did you guys buy them?

 

[Guest]

I bought a 2-pack at Kragen. Walmart has them, too, or most any parts store. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was the 9003?

I didn't run any tests. The difference is very obvious, especially on my 1150 with it's big headlight. When riding at night, my buddies make me lead so they can see!:lol:

 

[80GS1000]

OK. Thanks for the info. Thank you too Bruce.
Did either of you take any actual distance measurements or do any test to prove the Silverstar bulb throws more light or is it truly obvious there's more light and not just an imaginary thing?
I still wonder how they can throw more light if the watts are the same.
Where did you guys buy them?

I bought the bulb at AutoZone. It's the Silverstar H4ST. I've haven't ridden with it long (only two nights :lol but have noticed that I can see far better in darkness and that it makes you much more visible to cars at night due to its brightness. The light coming from the bulb is a bright white vs. the stock yellowish light which helps too.

 

[t3rmin]

Hmm... I'm thinking I want one of these mythical bulbs as well. Are these the ones that are so bright they blind and p!ss-off the people going the other way?

 

[mriddle]

I bought a 2-pack at Kragen. Walmart has them, too, or most any parts store. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was the 9003?

I didn't run any tests. The difference is very obvious, especially on my 1150 with it's big headlight. When riding at night, my buddies make me lead so they can see!:lol:

I have read that the 9003ST and the H4ST are the same

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

I have read that the 9003ST and the H4ST are the same

That was my next question.
Only difference I can see at their website is that the two bulbs are in different categories. Maybe I can e-mail them and find out any real difference? I can't find the time until tonight though. Gotta get to work.
I'm assuming Bruce is using the same bulbs on both his 1150 and 1000? How did you determine which bulb was the right one Bruce?

 

[Guest]

How did you determine which bulb was the right one Bruce?

It was the only style that fit. 8-[

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=83188&highlight=9003

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

It was the only style that fit. 8-[

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=83188&highlight=9003

OK. Thanks for that info.
It appears the "H4" and the "9003" fit identically but the 9003 is a bit brighter because of a different coating (?). 9003 it is.

 

[80GS1000]

OK guys, need your opinion on paint please. I'm going with the Yoshi GS1000/GS1000S paint scheme, in a darker blue than the original. Can't decide which looks better though, white on top or solid blue on top.

Your opinions please, and yes, my Photoshop skills suck. The SUZUKI lettering on the side will be the same dark blue as the rest of the tank.

 

[80GS1000]

 

[Guest]

I like the white on top. I can't wait to see it done! When are you painting? I'm also going with blue and white on my Beast, but in more of a Skunk/1150 scheme. I'm going to use the same blue and white from my 1150.

 

[TheCafeKid]

I like the white on top. I can't wait to see it done! When are you painting? I'm also going with blue and white on my Beast, but in more of a Skunk/1150 scheme. I'm going to use the same blue and white from my 1150.

Seconded...white on top adds that lil extra contrast that says i spent time on this demmit! lol

 

[Ironriot]

3rd vote for the white on top. It looks killer. By the way your photochop skills coulda fooled me. They look more like MS Paint skills to me :-D

 

[n1elkyfan]

Here's another vote for white one top.

 

[80GS1000]

I like the white on top. I can't wait to see it done! When are you painting? I'm also going with blue and white on my Beast, but in more of a Skunk/1150 scheme. I'm going to use the same blue and white from my 1150.

That'll look ace on your Beast. \\/

Painting will begin once I can find a painter who's good but reasonably priced. Hen's teeth? I dunno. I do know I can't paint for jack (you've seen my lack of Photoshop skills already :lol, so I want to get this professionally done. You know any good painters in the SLC area? I bet you know them all in your neck of the woods, anyone you'd recommend?

The tank on the bike has a bit of very light rust on the inside, so first step is to treat it and coat the inside with POR15. Also on the list is to replace the fuel valve with a Pingel that just arrived. The stock valve was causing fuel starvation at 80+ MPH.

I have an old, rusted out GS1000S tank that was scored on eBay for $20 that will serve as a good paint template for the tank. The painter'll have to do the tail paint from a picture I guess.

 

[Ironriot]

Very cool. The bike should look killer when all is said and done. A La Wes Cooley