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12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
By Honda SKU: HO08U55MCA101
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2 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 3
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12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
09.13.2011
5 Stars
I bought this so I could listen to my zune through the bikes' sound system. On really long trips the zune battery would die. After installing it I discovered I get a whining noise through the headsets from the alternator. It was fairly easy to install and Ace Hardware carried the 30mm hole saw for $10. I guess I need to get a noise filter now. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
09.09.2011
5 Stars
Perfect fit on my 2012 (airbag model), so it should work with all 2012 models. Super easy to install -- took about 20 minutes from start to finish. On the back side of the pocket, in the right angled corner, I found a little '+' stamped into the plastic, so I assumed this was the location Honda intended for it. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
07.29.2011
4 Stars
Installed this in about 1 hour with out the right tools. It was not that difficult. I did not have a perfect fit though with the socket hitting the frame or something and I mounted it where the + was. It took a little time to coax the socket into the right position but it did go in finally. The accessory looks of high quality but I have not tried it yet as I have no jack for the phone yet. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
06.03.2011
5 Stars
Considering that Canada is a metric country, it was comical how difficult it was for me to locate a 30mm hole drill. 1.125" is too small and 1.25" is too large and I wanted a snug fit. Anyway, once the pocket hole is taken care of, the rest is a snap job. Great for all forms of electronics, but particularly those small 12V air pumps that come with the socket plug. No more need to clip the pump to the battery. That's a good thing. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
05.20.2011
5 Stars
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. I agree w/ those who say this should come stock from Honda, epsecially for the price we pay!!!I highly recommend using a stpeed hole drill w/ the largest hole dia step being 1.25" minimum. Makes the job quick & easy- now I can charge my phone on trips! |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
04.05.2011
5 Stars
Got this as part of the $1000 accessory package... there are others out there for less money though; but I have to say that this was pretty easy to install in my left fairing pocket. A hole needs to be drilled - on the angled part of the pocket in the right corner. Not a big deal. Look down inside the wrapped cables though for the plug-in connector. I had to cut mine to get at it. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
03.24.2011
5 Stars
really great item just installed it tonight kind of easy to install should of been a factory part much is the damm thing cost any body help would be good do i keep the 3amp fuse or go with a 5 or 10 amp help me please. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
03.01.2011
5 Stars
Absoutely correct everyone! Honda should have included this from the factory! Other than that, very easy to install ... took about 15 minutes ... works like it should. The rubber cover is great for making sure nothing gets inside the socket that shouldn't. The only suggestion I would have is to position the socket so the rubber cover pulls down from the top and lays on the bottom of the side pocket when in use ... it is much easier to remove and put back on this way. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
02.05.2011
5 Stars
Should have been installed buy honda considering the price and the equipment of a goldwing.. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
01.30.2011
5 Stars
Easy install although could not find a drill bit large enough. Had to use a file to finish the hole diameter. Install took about 45 minutes. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
01.23.2011
5 Stars
A great fit for the GL1800. Should have been factory provided, but I had to install my own on my GL1200A whenI bought new also. No issues with installing. Follow instructions precisely and all will go just fine. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
11.20.2010
5 Stars
A necessary add-on, but make sure you follow the "marked hole" on the outside of the pocket when you start drilling ... if you deviate too much, you will not get the pocket back in correctly. As others have stated, not sure why this miniscule part was omitted from the standard package??? Seems pretty basic when you consider all of the other high-tech gadgets already included!! I also agree with the other comments to use the correct hole-saw or staggered "Christmas-tree" bit - makes install so much easier as it is all metric. |