This past weekend I got my STD turned IS together. I had it out for a ride Sunday evening at last. Long project back on the road. I have the saddle bag rails and highway pegs to put on.
The extra fuel capacity of the IS tank along with the fuel gauge is a very welcome addition. Since I had to change to an IS wiring harness I was a bit nervious turning the key for the first time. All lights, radio and CB worked. One small change on the kill/start switch connector to get the headlights on. A couple cranks and it fired. The CB was from a Yamaha Venture. I got the combo fold antenna with spitter box from Sierra. Bolted right to the IS antenna mount.
I do have to pull the radiator again and replace the thermosensor with the newer IS one. My coolant light is on all the time. There was a change in the thermosensors in later years and I didn't find this out until it was back together. I'm also dealing with a hinge switch over on my Champion bags. I'm adding the IS hinges but the upper hook needs a custom mount so the hook bolts up. I could have tried to sell the Champions and pick up a set of IS bags but I think I can get the hinge worked out.
A lot of work but it feels good riding on that work.
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