accessory socket

[Westernbiker]

Ok, I found a number of different accessory sockets.
OEM part number 08E70-MJG-670 at around $70.00 t0 $80.00 I do see that this socket has an extra something (fuse/regulator etc..) in-line on the wiring harness. This socket plugs right into existing motorcycle harness.
Hondaline Part number HL-08U55-MCA-101 at around $37.00 does not have extra something in wiring harness. This socket plugs right into existing motorcycle harness.
Show Chrome about $10.00 to $20.00 dollars. This socket plugs right into existing motorcycle harness.
Value Accessories about $10.00 to $20.00 dollars. This socket plugs right into existing motorcycle harness.
I kind of want to go with the OEM but $70.00 for it is tough to take. :shock:
Which one did you put on your 'B' and do you like it? :biggthumpup:
Or which one would you go for? :shrug:

[tinknocker]

Buy the $10 one from show chrome on Amazon...plug and play

[Steve 0080]

Buy the $10 one from show chrome on Amazon...plug and play



+1.... the bike has a fuse!!!!!

[Doug44]

I just did this got the $10 one at Nehious Honda Litchfield, IL. Plug and play into the wiring harness behind the left storage compartment. Instructions included for the F6b simple drill a 7/8 inch hole for this one done deal.

[Big Jay]

yep the less expensive show chrome is what I have. After over a year seems to work fine.

[cueman]

The hardest thing for me was trying to find a 7/8" drill bit. Said forget it and filed the rest of the way. :icon_wink:cueman

[Steve 0080]

Buy a set of STEP bits and never look back !!!!!

[tinknocker]

The hardest thing for me was trying to find a 7/8" drill bit. Said forget it and filed the rest of the way. :icon_wink:cueman

I used a 7/8 spade bit

[Hornblower]

Buy a set of STEP bits and never look back !!!!!

Yes! :agree:. Any of you not familiar with step drills or bits, this advice should not be overlooked. You can get a set of them cheap now from places like Harbor Freight. For drilling larger holes in plastic, nothing is better :2cents:.

[Jimmytee]

I got the one from Honda only because I was spending the $1000 dollar accessory money. If I was buying out of pocket, I too would have bought one of the much less expensive options.


I use uni-bits or "step bits" often. I have a couple of sizes. Good ones are not cheap. They are usually 40- 60 dollars a piece. One from Harbor Freight may work for the occasional user at home though. I use them professionally and bits do tend to be an item where you get what you pay for. That being said, I have bought a fairly large complete set of regular bits from Harbor Freight I use in my home shop and they have been ok.

[terrydj]

Besides the one that's used to power my Ipod permanently. I have another one and a Dual USB one that I got off Ebay for maybe $3 each delivered probably made by the same crowd Honda gets theirs off, installed in the left hand side glove box
Reckon Honda doesn't make 12v electrical sockets, just buys em for 10 cents each and puts their sticker on em :icon_cool: