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gs650GL wiring work on 83` gs650MD katana

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I have a 83` gs650G-MD and it needs all new wiring, i need to know if it possible to swap a gs650GL wire harness including the voltage reg. fuse panel and CDI unit. i know 81-83 there they had CDI units in some bikes. im not sure if its transferable, if the plugs are the same are not? thanks. :)
 
The wiring is probably close enough. Not sure how the "M" attaches the plate that holds R/R and ignitor on ( P.S. these things have have ignitors, not CDI's ) The ignitor on your 83 is the same unit as on my 81 gs650L, so would have same plugs. The R/R wiring should be altered , as the stock setup has problems; Did you read the stuff about charging issues ?
 
gs650GL wiring work on 83` gs650MD katana

Not yet I'll check it out, some didn't charge good enough, is there a simple fix to do that? According to some oem parts web sights, that box is called the ignighter unit, I thought they would be the cdi of it all? That's good they are all pretty much the same, is there a difference between the 16 valve and 8 valve on the igniter unit?
 
Charging problems are very common and need to be addressed if you'd like to ride more than an hour at a time- before stopping and recharging your battery.
Different models and years have different ignitor boxes. I have never heard of a 16 valve 650 suzuki. All 650 shaft suzukis used same ignitor box- but you could opt for a dyna ignition system.
 
gs650GL wiring work on 83` gs650MD katana

I remember hearing about the gs650E where 16vavle engines, i wasnt sure if the there was a difference between them both, i went ahead and baught the wire harness for a gs650md katana and gauge cluster from a GT, just need to go ahead and get the igniter unit, and regulator. the igniter unit was mounted to the inner fender, shouldnt be to hard. thanks for your info.
 
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