HONDA GL1800-B-BD-D-DA LED Entry Lights Installation Guide

June 13, 2024
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Accessory
LED ENTRY LIGHTS
P/N 08U70-MKC-A00| Application
GL1800/B/BD/D/DA| Publication No.
MII 16426
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Issue Date
January 2018

PARTS LIST

HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - PARTS LIST

No. Description Qty
1 Right stay 1
2 Left stay 1
3 5 mm screw 4
4 4 mm screw 4
5 Grommet 2
6 Installation Instructions URL 1
7 Wire tie 1
8 Washer 4
9 LED entry light 2

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Hex wrench (3 mm)
Phillips screwdriver
Snips
Electric drill
Drill bit (13 mm)
File
Torque wrench

TORQUE CHART

Tighten all screws, bolts, and nuts to their specified torque values. Refer to the Service Manual for the torque values of the removed parts.

Item N.m kgf.m lbf.ft
4 mm screw 1 0.1 0.7
5 mm screw 4.2 0.5 3.8

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

  • To prevent burns, allow the engine, exhaust system, radiator, etc., to cool before installing the accessory.
    NOTE:

  • Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery before installing this accessory.

  • The memory of the clock will be erased when you disconnect the battery. Reset the clock after reconnecting the battery.

  • Reinstall the removed parts on the motorcycle and make sure that the wires and harnesses are not pinched.

  • Trim the excess ends off the wire ties after attaching them to the wire harnesses. Do not allow the cut part of the wire tie to interfere with another harness or brake hose.

  1. Open the left saddlebag lid as shown.
    • Repeat on the right side.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA- GL1800-B-BD-D-DA-LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION.png)
  2. Remove the left side cover as shown, and disconnect the negative (-) cable of the battery.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 1

  3. Remove the right side cover in the same manner as the left side.

  4. Remove the seat as shown.
    • Disconnect the connector for GL1800/D/DA.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry
Lights - INSTALLATION 2

  5. Fold down the left rear view mirror backward as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 3](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA-LED- Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-3.png)
  6. Remove the left mirror arm panel as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 4](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA-LED- Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-4.png)
  7. Remove the left rear view mirror as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 5

  8. Remove the right mirror arm panel and right rear view mirror in the same manner as the left side.

  9. Remove the screw as shown.
    • Repeat on the right side.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 6](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA-LED- Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-6.png)
  10. Remove the left deflector panel as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 7](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA-LED- Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-7.png)
  11. Remove the clip as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 8

  12. Remove the left inner cowl as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 9

  13. Remove the clip as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 10](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-10.png)
  14. Remove the left middle cowl as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 11](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-11.png)
  15. Remove the right deflector panel, right inner cowl and right middle cowl in the same manner as the left side.

  16. Remove the parts as shown.
    • Repeat on the right side.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 12](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-12.png)
  17. Remove the connector as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 13](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-13.png)
  18. Remove the clip and disconnect the connector as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 14

  19. Remove the right outer air guide as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 15

  20. Remove the pocket cable as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 16

  21. Remove the parts as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 17

  22. Remove the shelter as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 18

  23. Remove the left shelter cover as shown.
    • Repeat on the right side.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights -
INSTALLATION 19

  24. Drill at the marked point of the left shelter cover as shown.
    • Remove the any burrs from the edge of the hole.
    • Repeat Steps 23 and 24 on the right side.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry
Lights - INSTALLATION 20

  25. Install the grommet as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 21

  26. Install the LED entry lamp as shown.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 22

  27. Route the LED entry lamp harness as shown and install the left stay.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 23

  28. Install the grommet, LED entry lamp and right stay in the same manner as the left side.

  29. Install the right and left shelter covers in reverse order of removal.

  30. Remove the dummy connector as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 24](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-24.png)
  31. Remove the dummy connector as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 25](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-25.png)
  32. Install the shelter, pocket cable, connector and right outer air guide in the reverse order of removal.

  33. Route and connect the LED entry lamp harness as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 26](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-26.png)
  34. Secure the LED entry lamp harness with the wire tie.HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 27

  35. Route and connect the LED entry lamp harness as shown.

    ![HONDA GL1800 B BD D DA LED Entry Lights - INSTALLATION 28](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HONDA-GL1800-B-BD-D-DA- LED-Entry-Lights-INSTALLATION-28.png)
  36. Install the motorcycle’s parts in the reverse order of removal.
    • Confirm that any wire harness is not caught or too tight.

  37. Check the LED entry lamp, headlight and the other lights for proper operation.
    • Check that the LED entry lamp automatically goes on when the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF.

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