Hi All,
I just picked up a 96 LS650 and had some issues and questions i thought id ask. Third owner, its got 12500mi on it. Previous owner put a different handlebar on it, not sure what from, and a Jardine Exaust. Also a bmw LED taillight on the underside and led tape under the fenders to add lighting to the side/ground.
Issues:
Every so often the headlight doesn't turn on, low or high beam, and HB indicator doesn't light up either. Replaced headlight it the first time it happened thinking it was bad. Fuses are good, wire shielding looks intact and no amount of fiddling with it seems to make a difference, it just turns back on when it wants to. Needless to say i don't ride in the dark until i solve it. thoughts?
It backfires, a lot, i'm at 350-400' above sea level (read somewhere that mattered) and its not just at idle, rolling off throttle at speed to just slow down for a merging car ahead or anything like that, it pops. Shut it off it pops sneeze, it pops, you get the idea. help?
Headlight dims(when its working) with blinkers on, i'm assuming this is a weak rectifier. recommendations?
I love the sound of the exhaust but it is horribly discolored, i know there is some kind of polish/cleaner out there but i don't know what it's called.
Occasional squeak/squeal when accelerating, sounds a bit like a car brake pad squealers but not as loud/fast < not a clue on that one cant place where its coming from but applying either brake and continue to accelerate does nothing to the sound.
Needs new tires and a seat lift and ive found those in the forums to make those happen.
Any other thoughts on simple things i can do to just get this thing running strong/right. I have a fair amount of technical knowledge as i work in theatre and do lighting/sound and automation fx but have never worked on cars or motorcycles before.
Thanks for some info and help in advance, and the tech section is awesome, ill probably read everything there and end up broke once i've tried most if not all of it.
Luke