What size hole do I need to drill to fit the cigarette lighter accessory in the little glove box? I purchased the OEM one but there are no directions. Thanks
What size hole do I need to drill to fit the cigarette lighter accessory in the little glove box? I purchased the OEM one but there are no directions. Thanks
Former owner of a 99 Valkyrie for 15 years.
I used a step bit and did one notch at a time...sorry
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The hole size is 30mm.
Here are the instructions on Honda's website.
http://powersports.honda.com/documen...70-MJG-670.pdf
If you don't have access to a 30mm bit, I've heard a 1 1/4" will also get the job done. I also have an OEM kit sitting in the garage just waiting for daytime temps to drop below 110 degrees. Got a few things left to install but not in this heat.
Ray
2013 F6B Deluxe with Hannigan Trike Kit (all repainted metallic silver)
2007 EZGO Electric Golf Cart
I just did it, it was 1 and 1/8 inch.
John (Jay) Bettua
2014 F6b Red- sold 2016
2020 Goldwing Matte Black
Retired U.S. Air Force MSgt
1 1/8" = 28.575mm so, if the correct size is 30mm, that might just do the trick. For cutting smooth holes and especially larger holes, I much prefer using step drills. You can get a set for cheap at Harbor Freight. The only thing you have to watch out for with those is going a step too far and winding up with a larger hole than intended. No reason to run into that issue as long as you're paying attention.
Ken (Hornblower)
note that the hole for the aftermarket part (not the HONDA one) is smaller, only 7/8"
I used a spade bit.
2013 Honda F6B custom orange
2009 Kawasaki Versys aka "Dr Doom"
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 "Stormtrooper"
2003 Suzuki Burgman 400 "Yoda"
I used a Bosch 1 1/8" spade bit and it was hairy out of control because of the threaded tip. Don't use that type. If I was to do it again I would use a hole saw or step bit. Much easier to control.
Bought my first set of step bits for this type of mod. El cheapo harbor freight versions, but just too darn easy to drill, size, drill, side, etc,,
Unclear why folks drop $$$ on the OEM sets. Aftermarket/custom are a fraction of the cost and, in many instances, can handle more juice than the OEM set up.
I dropped ~$20~ on a 15 Amp socket w/ 60" lead, fused, that I ran straight to the battery. Even with the step bit's, it's less than half or what they want for an OEM F6B socket,,, and Mo' juice ta boot!!! Plus, the 5A 'plug and play' OEM socket feed plug is still available for,,, whatever might be next!!!
Can't speak for others, but I got $1000 in Honda accessories with the purchase of my F6B covered by Honda. In other words, free. Can't beat that price.
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