Does anyone happen to know if the little square plug in the panel just below the handlebars is available on its own as a spare part?

Don't know if these guys can help Mike.

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/

Thanks, Doug. I'll have a search there.

It occurs to me that Dennis (may the sun shine on his workshop) might be able to fabricate a metal one, enabling riders to fix a small eye-bolt therein, rather like the curry-hook on the X9.

Hi Guys,

Lord knows I've looked at that plug. Poped it out, meaured it, looked at it's mechanics, and the reason it's there. I just covered mine with a handy quick storage leather glove box.

That's neat, Dennis.
What's the bag hung on?

And what's the hole for that it's covering?

Hi Mike,

The plug hole....and this is my best guess is, for adjusting the stering neck bearing free play.

I installed the glove bag with 2 (stainless steel) screws and 2 S.S. Finder Washers. Center on the plug and 2.0" or 50mm each side of the plugs center. 4.0 inches between the screws.

Did this Mod over a year ago, now it's part of the Scooter and would not want it any other way.





Nice place to put cell phone and other small things.

Page 2-24 of the Honda Parts Catalog for the 2006 model year (also Delta Blue in US)

Item 11
Cap, Switch
64367-MCT-000

It is held in place by friction, but I don't see why an expansion wing (something like a toggle bolt) wouldn't work behind the plug.

http://www.fastenersuperstore.com/partNumber/282813/TBCM/Anchors/1%7C8-X-2-Toggle-Bolts-Combo-Drive-Mushroom-Head-Steel-Zinc

Thanks, gents.

I had thought about installing a couple of Bungee Buddies* by the lids (just where the top corners of Dennis's bag are) but the mechanic at my dealers suggested the plastic was not strong enough.

Presumably, the plug is more cosmetic than necessary.

* http://www.cyclegadgets.com/products/product.asp?Item=BBUD

I have several!

Further to that - how difficult is it to remove the Left-hand cubby? I can manage the Right-hand one.

I just wonder what type of switch was meant to be installed in that hole and for what use. Or do you think Honda just didn't have a better name for it. Or is it used on another bike and the name is a hold over.

Mike

The part number for that plug is: 64367-MCT-000

As far as removing the left side cubby, you've gotta remove the windscreen & garnish, then the entire front fairing as well as the "meter panel". After those major body pieces are removed you'll need a very long phillips-head screwdriver (with a magnetic head if possible) to remove a very remote screw (1 of 4) holding the cubby to the "inner cover / floor upper cover".

Tim

Thanks, Tim.

I think I shall have to go to Plan B but I shall Save your instructions for the future.

I think the plastic may indeed be too thin, but you could fabricate some "doubler" material and using adhesives affix it to the back of the surface. You may not gain alot of additional load bearing capacity, but if you aren't hanging a weeks worth of groceries the bungee buddy affixed to the dash should handle as much as 5 lbs.

Here's my setup, it the switch with LED that I used for the side stand overide.






Fits like a glove, hey

Thanks, Dale.
I guess it is a bit thin although I'd considered a spreader-plate underneath.

My aim is to hang a tunnel-bag on it - not much weight involved.

My old Oxford one is too big for the space so I've ordered a Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag (my partner has one for his BMW so I know it's right for me) which will both hang on the hook or whatever and rest on the tunnel.
In truth, the hook part is to stop it flying off.
When I first put the Oxford bag on the X9 I used the Velcro fastening supplied. Whilst riding at speed soon after I realised the Velcro had not remained stuck to the tunnel so the bag was just resting in place, nestling between my legs!
Thereafter I just hung the bag by its carrying-handle on the curry-hook which seemed to be more than adequate 30,000 miles later.

Incidentally, I like the look of the Silverwing Stuff bag but don't want to completely block the step-thru space - if I do it right, the Cortech bag will swing to one side when I want to dismount or get petrol.

Mike,

I do think that the way you describe your planned use, the majority of the weight will indeed not be supported by the hook. I like the SilverWing Stuff bag too, but like you I do not want the (albeit Minor) hassle of moving the bag out of the way to fuel the bike. We had them on our Reflex (i, es, s) and while they were handy I didn't like using them. We only used them on long trips and didn't feel the need to get them for the SilverWings. I'd consider what Dennis has done or what you are describing.