Iv'e just got my SW and thought I might set about fitting a cutout switch to the underseat light to prevent any unwanted battery drain.My previous Piaggio X9 500 had a conveniently placed sprung cutout switch just under the front end of the seat and upon initial inspection it looks a if one of these could be wired in to the SW and located somewhere in the same area.
I'd be delighted to hear if anyone has successfully fitted a similar switch.
Thanks.


Ive just realised what a daft comment I've just posted and can't imagine what I can have been thinking of! Of course the light must go out when the seat has closed and what I really intended to say was how to cut the light off when the seat is raised as I want to fit a 12v battery trickle charging socket somewhere in the underseat compartment.It could be the seat might not close properly over the cables to the charger when its plugged in.
Has anyone fitted a socket like this on an SW?

Read the post under yours.

Here is a link to the discussion on this forum.

http://www.silverwing600.com/silver-wing-accessories-modifications-f5/interior-light-with-manual-switch-t259.htm

There have been numerous discussions about this on a couple of SilverWing forums. Long story short - the Acura Integra part fits with little or no modification. The old part pops out with a bit of leverage applied. Unplug the harness from the old light and plug in the new part. Pop the new light back into the now empty hole. Be certain to turn the light off or you have not really accomplished much (voice of experience).

Now I've taken the plunge and have installed the switched light, but an LED flashlight stored in either glove box is far more practical and less likely to drain the SWing battery.

This is "Old Dave" in Western Nebraska....I installed the replacement light in my trunk and like it very much. It makes the light, with a switch, nice to use as you can turn it on and off as you please. I keep a battery tender on mine when I park it for a couple of days so can turn off the light and keep the seat unlatched. I also have a very small light on my key chain about the size of a nickle that puts out a lot of light that I can use as well. Anyway do as you wish but I like the fact that my light is functional and I don't have to remove the bulb any more...
Again thanks to every one for their suggestions etc on the Forums. They help and make your Swings even more fun to own and operate.....Have fun!

Anyone reading my last two posts would think I've never read my owners instruction manual.You're dead right I had'nt up to now!Needless to say there's an auxuliary socket in the left front compartment so both problems solved without even getting a screwdriver out.

Thanks for all the helpful comments anyway chaps.

Ahh yes! The bikes for everywhere but the USA (maybe North America) do not get that little gem from the factory.

I'd encourage everyone to read the owner's manual. It is a plethora of information. Most questions that folks have about the operation of their bike are answered within those pages. Consider also a shop manual if you can find one. Don't purchase a plagarized copy off of e-bay go to www.helminc.com and for a paltry sum you can have the genuine article. Or ask in the wanted section of forums there may be someone willing to part with one.

Its an old thread, I know, but i found this forum today.

To prevent dead battery caused by the trunk light I've placed a LED in the left back turn signal which lit when the trunk lite is on. I choosed this place, cause its the last wich I see leaving my garage.

RJ

I think that's absolutely brilliant!

better solution----take the stupid bulb out.

John Grinsel

I have but I still think it's a very clever alternative.

I've recently spoken to a friend of mine who traded in his silverwing for a late model goldwing.
When he opened the trunk that is right behind the seat, low and behold the same light that the acura integra uses...the one we have been replacing our light with... is right there.

If anyone feels like doing the research, it would be nice to find the part number for the Honda goldwing light with switch, and see if the part price is similar. This way going forward we could direct people to get the switch at their local Honda motorcycle dealer instead of searching for what I'm sure is an increasingly obscure part at Acura, being that it is from a 1991 model vehicle.

Update:
I think this is the part number:
08e75-mca-100h
this one appears to come with a bezel, but I think it is removable from the bezel.
More research is necessary.

Just pull up to his house and he'll help you load them on your trailer.

Trifle pricey little light runs $59 from Motogrid. BTW - Motogrid is a good source of Honda parts I've ordered parts from them for several Goldwings and a couple for my Silverwing. Pretty quick service and good prices for OEM parts.

http://www.motogrid.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/7/honda.aspx

First thing I did was take the bulb out

Just went back to the thread (bernardiparts) for the switchable Honda truck light and they have it now for $20.11 a copy.

Good price but their shipping cost SUCKS!!!! $11.00 UPS for this item to Oklahoma.

http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-LIGHT-ASSY-TRUNK-ROOM__34260-SH3-004.aspx#

Whether you get this switchable trunk light from Bernadi or some other source, this is one of the best functional improvements you can make, for a reasonably low price.
It only takes a minute or two to pop out the old light and insert the new.

Has anyone thought about replacing the trunk-light bulb with an LED? There just might be something out there that will bridge the gap between the bulb terminals.

It's still way easier and cheaper to disable the trunk light by removing the bulb, and carry one of those $5 LED flashlights under your seat. That way you can use it to see in the trunk if needed, and it's also a mobile portable light useable for other requirements. Sometimes the simplest solution is often overlooked in favour of something requiring a lot more work and/or money.

There is an LED replacement bulb for the T10x31 festoon bulb in the trunk light.
You can probably find it on ebay or some simple internet searching.

I have a LED bulb fitted and also use an on off switch.That way I can choose to turn it on or off while the seat is up. It should turn itself off whenever the seat is down. The LED bulb will not run down the battery overnight. Old age Paranioa has set in.

Kurt,
Age has nothing to do with it, and don't forget, it's not paranoia if you KNOW the Bastards are out to get you.

We need to find a universal switch where when you put the seat down unlatched it pushes the button to turn the light off vs relying on the seat to latch completely to turn off

I just went to my Honda Car Dealership, ordered the light with the switch and it was easy to put in as it just un-plugs and plugs in. It will fit in the same hole. I like it because it is now functional when I need it and works like a factory installed light.
Old Dave

Hi Dave, If you don't mined me asking... What did the Honda dealer charge you?