Article [13] ST1300 - Spoiler fitting

[ndttech]

Re: ST1300 Spoiler fitting

One comment I will make on item #3....

"3. If you are planning on wiring in the brake light, you need to drill a hole to pass the wires from the spoiler through into the top box. This hole sits 65mm to the left of the middle hole..."

I would offset the wire hole a little (maybe 5mm) towards the rear of the box....otherwise you will not be able to grommet the hole...and have to use sealant....

brian

 

[badboybez]

Re: ST1300 Spoiler fitting

Chaps - Just got a second hand spoiler for my ST.
In the instructions Point 5 -it mentions rubber washers & collars. The spoiler I have has come with the bolts but no rubber washers or collars just metal washers. Can anyone be so kind as to take a piccy or describe these collars?
Thanks in advance

 

[Spotthegerbil]

Re: ST1300 Spoiler fitting

If I recall correctly, the collar fitted into the hole that you drill in the top box to stop the hole spreading. If you don't use the collars, those holes are going to be too big.

Hopefully someone can draw out one of their screws and give us a measurement or two.

 

[badboybez]

Re: ST1300 Spoiler fitting

Cheers. Are these collars internally threaded then?

 

[badboybez]

Re: ST1300 Spoiler fitting

Do any of these look like the collars etc?
http://www.cmsnl.com/products/collar-setting_61104422000/

 

[badboybez]

Re: ST1300 Spoiler fitting

Managed to track them down - the info from Dobles in case anyone needs them in the future

Yes we can order the Collars which are Washer FR Cover, 5 off, as Honda call them. They are ?1.35 inc vat each and Honda have them in stock, in the UK. That means we can get them in 1 working day and Honda deliver to us Tuesday to Saturday.

 

[RealST]

The instructions I got for the wiring were completely useless. Can't even see a picture let alone read it. THANK YOU for posting the above.

 

[Deleted member 1854]

Spoiler fitting: More info and a correction

Great instructions. Did the job today again (this was the second time, as I did it 6 years ago with my previous ST1300 but has to do my own wiring with diodes back then).

I have one correction to make and a few more photos that may help others:

Part 1 / Step 3: The hole to be drilled to allow the wiring to come through into the topbox from the spoiler itself needs to only be about 40mm to the left of the centre screw (not 65mm) - see attached photos #6 & 7.

The reference in part 2 at step 6 (red arrow) to 65mm is correct.

The instructions that came with the parts were hopeless (as mentioned by others). There were also 2 spare silver screws and washers (pic # 3 - leftovers unknown!). I've also included 2 pics of the grommets and screws because someone asked what they were like.

Thanks again to Spotthegerbil for the original article.

 

[The Dan]

3. If you are planning on wiring in the brake light, you need to drill a hole to pass the wires from the spoiler through into the top box. This hole sits 65mm to the left of the middle hole

It's 40 mm on the one I just installed. Measure twice drill one time.

 

[GregoryA]

After 3,5 of years of thinking....I bought a spoiler and I'm trying to get the courage and strength to drill a couple of holes on my top case!!!!!!! It's a very very useful thread for sure and the spoiler looks great.... but do you recommend it.....help me...I don't feel good to drill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your opinion is very helpfull and important to me!!!!!

 

[GregoryA]

I'm pretty certain that there are slight indentations in the inside of the Honda top box to indicate where to drill. There are about 5 holes IIRC. Check it out. They line up perfectly. There are also indentations where the able clips should go.

You are very helpfull!!!!

 

[GregoryA]

Reading your instuctions and notes l was able to fit the spoiler. It cost me 150 euros plus 30 euros for the paint.....it looks nice...thanks once again...

 

[ST Gui]

I like the Honda topbox but for me the whole reason to get one is that LED spoiler! It looks great!

 

[cruise_carter]

after many years of trying to find a spoiler for my topbox, I now have one in my possesion.
thank you everyone for the posts, next week I drill!

cheers
Dale

 

[sky.high]

After many days of look for a spoiler for my o5 I've so far drawn a blank, if I ever succeed it's good to know these instructions are available

 

[ST Gui]

after many years of trying to find a spoiler for my topbox, I now have one in my possesion.
thank you everyone for the posts, next week I drill!

Congratulations! Now you should try your luck with the pot o' gold unicorns and lottery tickets! What color is your bike and does the spoiler match or did you repaint? And of course – pics please!

Now if I had that kind of luck (and money!) I'd connect a flasher to the LED.

I like this because it probably (not guaranteed!) won't get an illumination award and probably wouldn't annoy people as much as my continuously flashing strobe.

 

[cruise_carter]

I really lucked out, silver bike and spoiler was silver, no painting required.
Next week I fit it, pics will follow

 

[sky.high]

Has any one considered attaching the spoiler light to the running lights instead of the brake lights, I already have a abundance of brake light then I guess you can never have enough brake light!

 

[jfheath]

Mine works as a tail light and as a brake light.

A bit of diode and resistor wizardry does the trick.

I have an article somewhere - I thought I had posted it, but I can't find it on here now. I'll post it again if it is of use.

 

[sky.high]

Mine works as a tail light and as a brake light.

A bit of diode and resistor wizardry does the trick.

I have an article somewhere - I thought I had posted it, but I can't find it on here now. I'll post it again if it is of use.

That would be great John, best of both worlds thanks!