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Charge your batt, and try it again. Sounds like your battery has a bit of a slow discharge, or perhaps it wasnt running long enough to get it charged back up from before when it WOULD start.
 
hey cory, i just did the mod yesterday, along with new plug wires. havent started it yet, but the mod is easy, look on bikecliff's little site for a concise version, too. i got my relay with a socket for 10 bucks at my local ace hardware, monted it up under the spine, you cant even see it with the tank off. i will start it tonight after work, maybe it cured my cold #3 pipe? anyway, it is easy, even if you solder the connections....though i think just crimping would be better than stock anyway. we are close, bud, and once we get it all sorted out, it will be tens of thousands of miles of bliss. at least until the next thing breaks.....hehe. maybe i should just get a harley, less wrenching that way....KIDDING, PLEASE DONT PULL MY GSR MEMBERSHIP!!!
 
greg78gs750 said:
hey cory, i just did the mod yesterday, along with new plug wires. havent started it yet, but the mod is easy, look on bikecliff's little site for a concise version, too. i got my relay with a socket for 10 bucks at my local ace hardware, monted it up under the spine, you cant even see it with the tank off. i will start it tonight after work, maybe it cured my cold #3 pipe? anyway, it is easy, even if you solder the connections....though i think just crimping would be better than stock anyway. we are close, bud, and once we get it all sorted out, it will be tens of thousands of miles of bliss. at least until the next thing breaks.....hehe. maybe i should just get a harley, less wrenching that way....KIDDING, PLEASE DONT PULL MY GSR MEMBERSHIP!!!
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Cory, I'm probably the brokest, dumbest, least experienced guy here. I did the coil mod a couple weeks ago on an 850 with a battery that I though would have to be fully charged before the bike would start. 82 model with factory coils. I put new plugs in and fresh gas, a little seafoam and the bike started before the 1st complete spin of the engine. My bike runs now without full choke, and you can tell by sound that the combustion is a lot more complete. You won't be disappointed! btw, Unless you're an engineer, Cliff's links are easier to understand. Search threads for others that have done the mod, they have other links and more info on it too.
 
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Let me know how you make out if you do the coil mod. I have been thinking about doing this on reassembly.
 
KRISTI'SGS550 said:
It sounds like the coil mod is the agreed upon next step.
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While I have no problem with anyone doing this mod (I will probably do it myself), I would not start on it until you at least get the bike running. Best to only work on one problem at a time, otherwise you don't know which problem you are trying to solve. 8-[

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Being one to look at the positive... All the stuff I did in the first month of owning this bike has gotten me to the point I can pull the tank and put it back on in probably a combined 73 seconds!
 
Im a bit out of practice since the winter had hit and i had to stop tuning, but there was a point where i could get my carbs off and on in less than 2 minutes...Course i dont have an air box, so that makes it much easier..heh.

Seriously tho Cory. These bikes started for years without the relay mod. Im not saying NOT to do it, but i would follow Steves advice and get it running first.
 
greg78gs750 said:
hey cory, i just did the mod yesterday, along with new plug wires. havent started it yet, but the mod is easy, look on bikecliff's little site for a concise version, too. i got my relay with a socket for 10 bucks at my local ace hardware, monted it up under the spine, you cant even see it with the tank off. i will start it tonight after work, maybe it cured my cold #3 pipe? anyway, it is easy, even if you solder the connections....though i think just crimping would be better than stock anyway. we are close, bud, and once we get it all sorted out, it will be tens of thousands of miles of bliss. at least until the next thing breaks.....hehe. maybe i should just get a harley, less wrenching that way....KIDDING, PLEASE DONT PULL MY GSR MEMBERSHIP!!!
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Sure is. You take em to the dealership, cos their the only ones that still have tools from the STONE AGE :-D
 
Well, from your thoughts and input I have decided to do the mod, but only after I get the bike running first. The reason for this is because I am sure me not getting the bike started was a fuel starvation problem. But at the same time I want to get a bigger thicker blue spark from my coils. I left the battery on the charger last night and I will check for a thicker spark after that. So if I get it started, and I still have a weak spark it will be the coil relay mod next for me. I would like the wife's bike to start up quicker and run better. I can see this mod helping in those areas. I will also take a look at BassCliff's website for further instructions on the mods. I could use an easier explanation and so far BassCliff hasn't done me wrong.

Cory
 
good advice to get it running first. i waited for this exact reason, just like i am waiting to do my clutch springs till i get it running again. i did the mod because i have a cold #3 pipe and i cant bring myself to tear the carbs apart AGAIN, yet. so i figured i would improve my spark first, since that is at least forward progress.

oh, and i was kidding about the harley. cant afford one after all the money ive spent on my gs...hehehe
 
Yeah I have a cold #1 pipe, so I am in the same boat. I need this mod, but I do want to get the bike started first. I have been looking at Harleys lately, but I could never afford one (until I retire) and I don't think I would ride one anyways.

Cory
 
greg78gs750 said:
oh, and i was kidding about the harley. cant afford one after all the money ive spent on my gs...hehehe
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LoL, I am with you :P For the cash I have dumped in my ride if I had just saved it all I could have grabbed an Evo. But to late to turn back now, and I do love my suzi!
 
mortation said:
LoL, I am with you :P For the cash I have dumped in my ride if I had just saved it all I could have grabbed an Evo. But to late to turn back now, and I do love my suzi!
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Yep, paid $1000.00 for the bike, probably $1500.00 on top of that in it already (if you count tools like a carbtune), and another $1000.00 to go (by the time I get new pipes and tires and various other things I'm going to replace), but no way in hell I could have paid $3500.00 for the bike I'll have and I'll know every inch of it.
 
Wow, I guess I am just getting started the GS was $1000 and I have put about $300 into it and about $400 in tools for both bikes. I have a long way to go....

Cory
 
KRISTI'SGS550 said:
Wow, I guess I am just getting started the GS was $1000 and I have put about $300 into it and about $400 in tools for both bikes. I have a long way to go....

Cory
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Well, I have gone a little crazy, but I am hot rodding mine a little as well as making it an every day rider. Here's a PARTIAL list

K & N Pods
Dynajet stage 3 kit
Green dyna coils
Machined fasteners for the carbs
Machined fasteners for the engine
New replacement petcock from Z1
Progressive 412 Series shocks for the rear
Entire new wiring harness
New Turn Signal Control Unit
New turn signal relay
New Igniter (BIG mistake. I'd get a dyna ignition if I had it to do over)
New (used) left side control (button broke off mine)

The third day I had it home, it was coughing out the carbs, caught the air filter on fire inside the airbox and fried part of the wiring (as well as turn signal control and relay and partial wire burn on igniter). Some of the part purchases arose from this, but SO glad I did it. Gonna save me headaches down the road.
 
doctorgonzo said:
Well, I have gone a little crazy, but I am hot rodding mine a little as well as making it an every day rider. Here's a PARTIAL list

K & N Pods
Dynajet stage 3 kit
Green dyna coils
Machined fasteners for the carbs
Machined fasteners for the engine
New replacement petcock from Z1
Progressive 412 Series shocks for the rear
Entire new wiring harness
New Turn Signal Control Unit
New turn signal relay
New Igniter (BIG mistake. I'd get a dyna ignition if I had it to do over)
New (used) left side control (button broke off mine)
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Do you have a picture posted of your bike?
 
KRISTI'SGS550 said:
Do you have a picture posted of your bike?
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No, because I I can't get pictures off my phone onto computer (can't even email) and don't own a digital camera. My girlfriend who has a digital gets back from vacation tomorrow, so hopefully next week. It's an 81 GS1000G black with the Gold Emblems.
 
FINALLY getting it running pretty good. Valves next weekend. I finally found a deserted and clear highway spot yesterday to open it up a bit I was at 7500 RPM doing 75 MPH as I shifted from 4th to 5th gear, got scared of the old ass tires and backed off.
 
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