Man, I remember setting point gap using a matchbook on my first few cars (I'm 61) back around '76-'80. I wasn't a smoker just always had matches with me just in case. Being a teenager with no money you did what you could with what was on hand.
Just a guess like this… why not directly putting the other side of the light tester at the end of the spark plugs (removed from the engine but connected to the coils) I know electricity is fast but timing also need to be on point so at least you check directly where it’s suppose to go :)
Thanks for watching. Within the coils there is not a direct connection between the power going to plugs and the circuit that triggers the coil to release.
Thanks for watching. There are so many of these old bikes in salvage yards and people's backyards that purchasing another one used shouldn't be too difficult. It's a non-wearing part so age doesn't matter. I found one on eBay but not suggesting you buy this particular one. www.ebay.com/itm/371054253916?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ox-_EaPLRyy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=4utYrWQfQGO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Maybe you did it off camera but shouldn't you have cleaned the points contacts before setting the gap? Guess in as much as you are replacing the points it doesn't make any difference at this point, but in the future I suggest cleaning (filing) the contact surface before setting the gap.
Pattern parts are available,but try to stay away from anything made in China,the quality is just rubbish,Suzuki prices are staggeringly expensive,best pattern parts are daiichi, points set part numbers are condensers 187785 and points are 181183 left,& 181184 for the right,they're made in Japan & the quality is top notch
Thanks! This advice comes a bit late as you'll see in the next episode. I bought some Chinese points and have to modify them to work. It does turn out to be an interesting adventure however. If they fail prematurely I'll buy the Daiichi you recommend. Thanks.
Can you point me to where I can order the Daiichi parts in the US for the GS550? Only place I have found so far is Motorcycle Spares Warehouse in Australia. Parts are reasonable, shipping is high and slow.
In the middle of my first bike build. A 81 gs550t. Thanks for all the great info. Helping me out a lot with this new to me project.
These are such fun "journeys" and these old bikes are lovely to get to know intimately. Thanks for watching!
@Urban Monk TV thanks for video taping, editing and posting to help guys like me out.
Man, I remember setting point gap using a matchbook on my first few cars (I'm 61) back around '76-'80. I wasn't a smoker just always had matches with me just in case. Being a teenager with no money you did what you could with what was on hand.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers people doing that. 🙂
Great info helped me alot with my 77 gs750..I do however have the other condenser arrangement..
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for that mate. I've dealt with points in the past bet refrehed my knolege be watching your Vidio and it was a good idea!
Thanks for watching!
Just a guess like this… why not directly putting the other side of the light tester at the end of the spark plugs (removed from the engine but connected to the coils) I know electricity is fast but timing also need to be on point so at least you check directly where it’s suppose to go :)
Thanks for watching. Within the coils there is not a direct connection between the power going to plugs and the circuit that triggers the coil to release.
My bike doesn’t have timing marks for cylinders 2-3 but it does on 1-4. It wasn’t grounded off they were just never there. Just my luck
Thanks for watching. There are so many of these old bikes in salvage yards and people's backyards that purchasing another one used shouldn't be too difficult. It's a non-wearing part so age doesn't matter. I found one on eBay but not suggesting you buy this particular one. www.ebay.com/itm/371054253916?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ox-_EaPLRyy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=4utYrWQfQGO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hola tenes información de la gs650L 1982? Gracias
Gracias por ver. No tengo experiencia con ese modelo específicamente, pero puede encontrar información útil aquí... gsarchive.bwringer.com/
Maybe you did it off camera but shouldn't you have cleaned the points contacts before setting the gap? Guess in as much as you are replacing the points it doesn't make any difference at this point, but in the future I suggest cleaning (filing) the contact surface before setting the gap.
Do these values apply to the 750 a an well
Yes they would. From an ignition perspective the 550 and 750 are identical.
@@UrbanMonkTV thank you I just got my bike two weeks ago it's my first motorcycle. 1979 gs750L
Pattern parts are available,but try to stay away from anything made in China,the quality is just rubbish,Suzuki prices are staggeringly expensive,best pattern parts are daiichi, points set part numbers are condensers 187785 and points are 181183 left,& 181184 for the right,they're made in Japan & the quality is top notch
Thanks! This advice comes a bit late as you'll see in the next episode. I bought some Chinese points and have to modify them to work. It does turn out to be an interesting adventure however. If they fail prematurely I'll buy the Daiichi you recommend. Thanks.
Urban Monk TV no problem
Can you point me to where I can order the Daiichi parts in the US for the GS550? Only place I have found so far is Motorcycle Spares Warehouse in Australia. Parts are reasonable, shipping is high and slow.
Oops, shoulda watched second part of points video, where you discussed fact of non availability of the Daiichi parts. Thanks for the update.