Honda Installation Instructions: CB Radio
Product: CB RADIO
Part Number: P/N 08E83-MKC-A00
Application: GL1800/D/DA
Publication Number: MII 16426
Issue Date: January 2018
Honda Dealer: Please give a copy of these instructions to your customer.
Parts List
The following parts are included with the CB Radio accessory kit:
| No. | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | Installation Instructions URL | 1 |
| (2) | CB main unit | 1 |
| (3) | CB radio Owner's Manual | 1 |
| (4) | FCC rule book | 1 |
| (5) | CB radio sub harness | 1 |
| (6) | CB unit cover | 1 |
| (7) | 5 mm screw | 7 |
| (8) | O-ring | 1 |
| (9) | Wire tie (long) | 2 |
| (10) | Clip | 2 |
| (11) | Clamp | 1 |
| (12) | 4 mm screw | 1 |
Additionally, the CB Antenna is sold separately and includes the following parts:
| No. | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | CB antenna | 1 |
| (2) | CB antenna stay | 1 |
| (3) | Wire tie (short) | 2 |
| (4) | 6 mm socket bolt (short) | 2 |
| (5) | 6 mm socket bolt (long) | 1 |
| (6) | Cushion | 1 |
| (7) | Installation Instructions URL | 1 |
Tools and Supplies Required
- Phillips screwdriver
- Hex wrench (5 mm)
- Power drill
- Drill bit (14 mm)
- Hole saw (16 and 18 mm)
- Dish soap solution (Water:Dish soap / 100:1)
- Snips
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Shop towel
- 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 | 0.4 | 3.1 |
| 6 mm socket bolt | 9 | 0.9 | 6.6 |
Installation Notes
- Heat the bonding surfaces with a hair dryer if the ambient air temperature is below 70°F (21°C).
- The adhesive reaches full strength in 72 hours. Wait at least 24 hours before riding your motorcycle.
- 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.
- For installation of CB switch and CB PTT switch, refer to the installation instructions for the each accessory.
Installation Steps
- Open the left saddlebag lid as shown. Repeat on the right side.
Diagram Description: Image shows the left saddlebag lid being opened.
- Remove the left side cover as shown, and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Diagram Description: Image displays the removal of the left side cover, revealing the battery compartment. The negative battery cable is shown being disconnected.
- Remove the right side cover in the same manner as the left side.
- Remove the seat as shown.
Diagram Description: Image illustrates the removal of the motorcycle seat. A bolt and washer are shown, and a connector is indicated for disconnection.
- Remove the right and left passenger grips as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the removal of the passenger grips. Bolts, washers, and a cable are depicted.
- Open the rear trunk lid as shown. If necessary, refer to the Owner's Manual and use the emergency trunk cable to open the rear trunk lid.
Diagram Description: Image shows the rear trunk lid being opened.
- Remove the USB cord as shown. Perform this step on GL1800DA only.
Diagram Description: Image shows the USB cord being removed from its location.
- Remove the parts as shown. (GL1800DA)
Diagram Description: Image shows the removal of the trunk holder and a screw specific to the GL1800DA model.
- Remove the trunk front lower panel as shown.
Diagram Description: Image illustrates the removal of the trunk front lower panel.
- Remove the parts as shown. Repeat on the left side.
Diagram Description: Image shows the removal of clips and screws from the left side of the vehicle's interior.
- Remove the parts as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the removal of parts, with bolts and washers indicated to be saved.
- Remove the trunk right side cover as shown. Repeat on the left side.
Diagram Description: Image shows the removal of the trunk right side cover.
- Remove the clips as shown. Repeat on the right side.
Diagram Description: Image shows the removal of clips from the left side of the vehicle's interior.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the center trunk lower cover as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a 2-pin waterproof connector being disconnected and the center trunk lower cover being removed.
- Remove the rear fender as shown. Disconnect the connector.
Diagram Description: Image shows the rear fender being removed, with a screw and a connector indicated.
- Remove the saddlebag rear center cowl as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the saddlebag rear center cowl being removed, with screws indicated.
- Remove the right saddlebag upper cover as shown. Disconnect the connector.
Diagram Description: Image shows the right saddlebag upper cover being removed, with screws and a connector indicated.
- Remove the plugs as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows two plugs being removed, one labeled 'PLUG (Save)', and a boot being moved.
- Loosely install the wire tie as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a wire tie being loosely installed on the right side.
- Clean the surface of the area shown with isopropyl alcohol.
Diagram Description: Image shows a specific area inside the right saddlebag being cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
- Attach the CB main unit as shown. Remove the adhesive backing before attaching.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB main unit being positioned for attachment. An arrow indicates the direction of placement, and a note emphasizes removing the adhesive backing.
- Install the clips to the O-ring as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows two clips being attached to an O-ring.
- Install the clips with the 5 mm screws as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB main unit, O-ring, and clips being secured with 5 mm screws.
- Install the clamp as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a clamp being installed using a 4 mm screw.
- Remove the screws as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows screws being removed from a component.
- Remove the 12P Black connector as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a 12-pin waterproof connector being removed, with a clip indicated.
- Route the CB radio sub harness as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB radio sub harness being routed through the vehicle's interior.
- Apply dish soap solution to the position shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows dish soap solution being applied to a grommet where the CB radio sub harness will pass through.
- Route the CB radio sub harness as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB radio sub harness being routed through a grommet and around the right saddlebag catch. An arrow indicates the movement of the saddlebag catch.
- Connect the CB radio sub harness as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB radio sub harness connectors (13-pin gray, 13-pin white, 3-pin white) being connected to the CB main unit.
- Install the right saddlebag upper cover in the reverse order of removal.
- Drill a 16 mm hole at each marked point of the trunk inner box as shown. Remove the any burrs from the edge of the hole.
Diagram Description: Image shows a marked point on the trunk inner box and indicates the use of a power drill with a 16 mm hole saw.
- Drill a 14 mm hole at the two marked points of the right trunk side cover as shown. Remove the any burrs from the edge of the hole.
Diagram Description: Image shows two marked points on the right trunk side cover and indicates the use of a power drill with a 14 mm bit.
- Drill an 18 mm hole at the marked point of the right trunk side cover as shown. Remove the any burrs from the edge of the hole.
Diagram Description: Image shows a marked point on the right trunk side cover and indicates the use of a power drill with an 18 mm hole saw.
- Clean the surface of the area shown with isopropyl alcohol.
Diagram Description: Image shows a specific area on the right trunk side cover being cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
- Route the CB antenna cord as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB antenna cord being routed through the vehicle's interior.
- Cut the cushion to the dimensions shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a cushion with dashed lines indicating cuts to create a 30 mm x 30 mm piece. A 'Not used' label is present for the remaining part.
- Attach the cut cushions as shown. Align the cushion and CB antenna cord with the marked line.
Diagram Description: Image shows the cut cushion being attached to the CB antenna cord, aligned with a marked line. The adhesive backing removal is noted.
- Route and secure the CB antenna cord, install the right trunk side cover in the reverse order of removal.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB antenna cord being routed and secured with a short wire tie to the motorcycle's harness, and the right trunk side cover being installed.
- Apply Dish soap solution to the position shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows dish soap solution being applied to a grommet where the CB antenna cord will pass through.
- Route the CB antenna cord as shown. Install the CB antenna cord, then return the boot to the original position.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB antenna cord being routed through a grommet and the boot being moved back to its original position.
- Connect the CB antenna cord as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB antenna cord being connected to the CB main unit harness.
- Install the CB antenna stay as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB antenna stay being installed using short and long 6 mm socket bolts. The CB antenna is also shown.
- Secure the harness boot with the clamp as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a clamp being used to secure the harness boot.
- Install the right saddlebag catch in the reverse order of removal. Confirm that any wire harness is not caught or too tight.
- Install the CB unit cover as shown. Confirm that any wire harness is not caught or too tight.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB unit cover being installed using 5 mm screws.
- Move the boot and remove the dummy connector as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a boot being moved and a 3-pin waterproof dummy connector being removed from the motorcycle's harness.
- Connect the CB radio sub harness as shown. Set the boot to the original position.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB radio sub harness being connected to the motorcycle's harness, specifically to a 3-pin waterproof connector. The boot is shown in its final position.
- Remove the dummy connector as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows a 26-pin waterproof dummy connector being removed and saved.
- Connect the CB radio sub harness as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB radio sub harness being connected to the 26-pin waterproof connector on the motorcycle's harness.
- Secure the CB radio sub harness with the wire tie as shown.
Diagram Description: Image shows the CB radio sub harness being secured to the motorcycle's harness using a long wire tie.
- Install the connector to the clip.
- Install the motorcycle's parts in the reverse order of removal. Confirm that any wire harness is not caught or too tight.
- Check the CB radio, headlight and the other lights for proper operation.
