Powerlet ST1300 Right Front Panel Kit

[CaST]

Has anybody installed this? I bought it and I am curious as to any gotchas.

Thanks,

Patrick

[crazykz]

Has anybody installed this? I bought it and I am curious as to any gotchas.

Thanks,

Patrick

Got a link? Picture? To answer your question, no I haven't installed it but I was planning on it at some point I think. I know many people have so I'll let them pipe up.

Curt

[CaST]

Got a link? Picture? To answer your question, no I haven't installed it but I was planning on it at some point I think. I know many people have so I'll let them pipe up.

Curt

Here you go:

http://www.powerlet.net/products/honda_st1300_rfpanel.php

[CaST]

I am powering the Garmin 2610 and will use it for recharging a cell phone too.

Two questions:

What is the cable loom for?

Any issues with drilling the plastic?

Thanks,

Patrick

[AgSTreak]

I have it and use it every time I ride. It is well worth the money and effort required to install it. Install is very straight forward. I didn't even have to pull off all the right side tupperware. Loosening the panels was enough to insert the wires. I think I put my hands in through the opennings above the right cylinder heads.

[crazykz]

I am powering the Garmin 2610 and will use it for recharging a cell phone too.

Two questions:

What is the cable loom for?

Any issues with drilling the plastic?

Thanks,

Patrick

The cable loom is just to keep the wiring to the plug neat and tidy. I would recommend what I think they call a step bit for drilling the plastic. It looks like a cone but has steps in it starting at about an 1/8" to about 7/8". Highly recommended for drilling sheet metal and plastic.

Curt

[AgSTreak]

You posted this twice. Drilling using a Sears hole saw was simple. Just take your time.

[CaST]

The cable loom is just to keep the wiring to the plug neat and tidy. I would recommend what I think they call a step bit for drilling the plastic. It looks like a cone but has steps in it starting at about an 1/8" to about 7/8". Highly recommended for drilling sheet metal and plastic.

Curt

Have you drilled the ST1300's plastic before too Curt?

I was hoping Leo would share his experience with the drilling when he installed the Powerlet plug.

Thanks,

[CaST]

You posted this twice. Drilling using a Sears hole saw was simple. Just take your time.

Sorry for posting twice. I put it in the general and then realized it was probably more suited for farkles.

:spank1:

[Mellow]

Sorry for posting twice. I put it in the general and then realized it was probably more suited for farkles.

:spank1:

I combined the two posts for you and removed the dup.

[Blackdog]

I drilled it with an ordinary butterfly bit. No problems.

[Mellow]

I drilled it with an ordinary butterfly bit. No problems.

On my ST, when I had it, I drilled one powerlet on each side so I could plug in my battery tender or heated gear, or pump for camping air mattress.

[crazykz]

Have you drilled the ST1300's plastic before too Curt?

I was hoping Leo would share his experience with the drilling when he installed the Powerlet plug.

Thanks,

Here's a link to a step drill bit. They come in different sizes so make sure you get one that has the size hole you're looking for. I wouldn't do without mine now. It's almost impossible to screw up drilling a hole in plastic with it.

Curt

Step Drill Bit (http://www.smarthome.com/89022.html)

[Biddyman]

I did it late one night and didn't have the right size drill bit, so I just used the Dremel and it turned out nice.

[CaST]

Thanks Guys!

[CaST]

I drilled it with an ordinary butterfly bit. No problems.

What's a butterfly bit? Is that the same as a flat wood bit?

[crazykz]

What's a butterfly bit? Is that the same as a flat wood bit?

I believe that is the case but don't quote me on that one. If you get the step bit you'll find a use for it about every couple of months. ;)

Curt

[CaST]

I believe that is the case but don't quote me on that one. If you get the step bit you'll find a use for it about every couple of months. ;)

Curt
I'm sold! I actually was thinking about getting it today but I am running low on cash because my bike has become like my boat.

[CaST]

Ride out to CA, you can help me install mine. ;)

[crazykz]

I'm sold! I actually was thinking about getting it today but I am running low on cash because my bike has become like my boat.

Boy I know the feeling. I thought I was done farkling but now the list is starting to build again. Here's the winter list I have going.

1. Replace the LED reflectors on the front of the bike (didn't RTV the wiring holes and they shorted out on one side. oops)

2. Get PIAA 910's with the BLM brackets. Joe at spoiledbiker.com has done some of the research on this setup for me so I'll most likely hit him up for the setup but have to raise the cash first.

3. Alaskan Leather seat cover. Really need to try something because of this doesn't work I'm most likely getting rid of the Sargent. It just doesn't work for me the way it's designed. I know others love theirs so I know it's a good seat it's just not for me.

4. Look for a possible coolant leak

5. Clean and wax, clean and wax. Ugh.

Curt

[CaST]

What's the problem with the Sargent? I have the stock seat and its killer on my hiney.

[Red Ryder]

I have it, only I had it put inside my right glove box and works well there. Might work better outside though. :biker:

[crazykz]

What's the problem with the Sargent? I have the stock seat and its killer on my hiney.

It's designed for people who sit on their butt IMO. The stock seat, as sucky as it is, is designed for people who sit on the backs of their thighs. That's more where I sit now because of a pinched nerve in my neck. I sit with my lower back arched to keep my spine aligned and it keeps my neck from getting that condition.

I'm still riding on the Sargent though because it's better than the stock seat for longevity but I'm considering trying something else if I find a buyer for the Sargent.

Curt

[crp5]

I'm still riding on the Sargent though because it's better than the stock seat for longevity but I'm considering trying something else if I find a buyer for the Sargent.Curt

How much do you want for your Sargent? I have a corbin (front only) that is much better than the stock seat, but still not what I'm looking for. It works, as the wife rarely rides with me and actually likes the stock pillion seat.

[joeseedoo]

Curt. Have you thought of adding that Utopia backrest. Road an St with one a couple of weeks ago and it is really nice. Works very well for supporting the lower back. He also had heli bars and a corbin seat. But the most noticeable was the back rest.

[CaST]

Finished the installation. The only issue I had was that to get the wiring harness to connect to the socket, I had to have a friend pull the fairing back and had to use two fingers to feel around for it to mate. It took a while while the fairing was streeetching.

If they had made the wiring harness connector a little smaller so that brass nut can slide over the connector and be hanging on the wiring then it could be all assembled before sliding the plug into the hole. Then all I would have had to do was tighten the brass nut. All said and done, it works great.

[CaST]

I have to remember to do that for my next bike or project which ever comes first. ;) Its not like I don't have a digital camera. I used a spade bit and it went real fast through the plastic, no issues.