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Hmmm. Talked about many times before. Not to be a kill-joy, but who has completed a conversion, or a system from scratch? Anyone who gets into a project like this appears to bail on it for whatever reason(s) they have. There are some mandatory things that have to happen as I see it.
First, a real strong consideration of simply buying a '85 FI bike to scavenge from needs to be weighed. If it was a simple accomplishment, it would've already been done by somebody. Especially in this economy. A FI bike in rough shape is worth much more as a non-runner for its parts than sold as a whole. A decent 1000 in rideable condition can be had for less than a FI bike that is a non-running beater.
Second, because of the cost of the above, I think a "from scratch" solution is a better approach. But, ...this approach requires ALL work to be performed by the Owner for any cost efficiency to come out of it. From designing the system, buildingthe manifold(s), computer, controller, and ignition, etc., etc..
Extensive fabricating skills and electronics knowledge are going to be required to utilize what a GL1000 has to offer for adoption. A 0-8500 rpm range is a pretty hefty asking for a FI motor. Forced induction, aka "super-charging", ...don't even think about it until a base system is reliably built. The fuel delivery must be sequential, and not batch, because of the wasted spark ignition. The fuel timing pick-up "system" must be fabricated for the computer (I have my ideas of it's best route for accomplishment, but I ain't saying). The ignition must be manipulated, so electronic ignition is mandatory. There are a lot of "musts" that need to happen for it to happen. Again, if was easy, it would've already been a done-deal from some. I know of one site that touted dedication to the idea, but nothing materialized out in the open from what I know of.
Third, because of the cost of the above, is just simply the cost of it all. That, and the amount of time and thought that needs to be put into it. It needs to happen on paper first, then a game-plan is created to the end. Step-by-step completion of tasks with the associated materials/parts is not easy when properly thought-out. If the project involves more than one individual, then all involved must be agreeable to the plan, and follow-through with it. Distraction and side-tracking is an absolute enemy in a project like this. I suspect this is why joint efforts have failed. I suspect that the necessary skills required by an individual are not there for completion since nothing has ever come about to the surface. The "costs" involved are more than financial.
Finally, what is the end result? A team effort will never happen. There is no benefit aside from participation for those that do not own the bike. This leads to disinterest and other dastardly thoughts. Does the owner, in the end, have a $1K bike with a $2K+induction system, with $3K+ worth of labor in it? ... Is it worth pursuing? ...when a properly tuned and set-up set of stockers can deliver equivalent results?
It can be done, but who has the dedication aside from interest in doing it? A thread is morning-reading fodder.
Fizzle-McDizzle.
