new to the bike world need help

[speed_demon_customs]

I am picking up a 85 gs the bike runs drives and shifts great. But the only thing wrong with it is that the lights don't work. I am a mechanic so no problem getting dirty. But I no nothing on how a bikes electrical system works. And hoping maybe some had this problem. And knows what I should xlook for thanks a lot guys.

 

[Guest]

Bulbs, fuses, relays, wiring.

Get a wiring diagram to begin with.

Which model of GS?

 

[speed_demon_customs]

It is a 1985 gs 450 not sure about the ending letter.

 

[Larry D]

Welcome !!!

Where are you on this big blue marble we call home ? Someone may be close to help out.

Which light don't work, all of them ? Go here and scroll down a little to The Stator Papers, it help explain the electrical system on these bikes.

http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_garage.htm

 

[Steve]

Is it just one light or all of them?
If it's just one light, replace that light.
If it's all of them, it could be the fuse.
I think even the 450 has the five-fuse panel.
The end fuse is for lights.

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[speed_demon_customs]

I live in brick nj. From what the guy said none of them work. Thanks for the welcome to the site. I must say you guys are a lot nice then the other site I went to and my mustang forums lol.

 

[speed_demon_customs]

Ok so I will be getting the bike today just wondering if any one knows of a web site that has free wiring diagrams for the 85 gs 450

 

[Mr Toga]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

Bikecliff should be around soon with your mega-welcome

 

[Guest]

Without a wiring diagram, go through all the connectors. If you see any that look burnt, start there. These guys seem to like to burn the connectors from the stator, but just going through and cleaning the ones that don't look quite right and replacing the obviously burnt connectors can clean up a whole lot of problems. Welcome to the site. Since I've gotten mine up and running, my RX8 sits in the driveway keeping the neighborhood cats company.

 

[speed_demon_customs]

ok so i got the bike home the other night and finally went over everything on it so the only lights not working on the bike are the turn singles and the head light any thoughts on whats going on im am thinking maybe the switch is bad...

 

[koolaid_kid]

Go here for a service manual and possibly a wiring diagram:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

 

[BassCliff]

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