Accessory Application Publication No.

MII 16426
INSTALLATION CB ANTENNA
GL1800/D/DA Issue Date
P/N 08E85-MKC-A00
INSTRUCTIONS January 2018
Honda Dealer: Please give a copy of these instructions to your customer.
PARTS LIST INSTALLATION
NOTE:
(7) • 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
(4) before installing this accessory.
(3)
• The memory of the clock will be erased when
you disconnect the battery. Reset the clock after
(6)
reconnecting the battery.
(5)
• Reinstall the removed parts on the motorcycle and
make sure that the wires and harnesses are not
(1)
pinched.
(2)

No. Description Qty 1. Install the CB unit.

(1) CB antenna 1 • Perform the step 1 to 24 on the CB Radio (sold
(2) CB antenna stay 1 separately) installation instructions.
(3) Wire tie 2 2. Remove the parts as shown.
(4) 6 mm socket bolt (short) 2
(5) 6 mm socket bolt (long) 1 BOLT (Save)
(6) Cushion 2
(7) Installation Instructions URL 1

WASHER (Save)
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Hex wrench (5 mm)
Electric drill
Drill bit (14 mm)
Hole saw (18 mm)
Scale
Marker
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 Ibf·ft

6 mm socket bolt 9 0.9 6.6

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3. Drill a 14 mm hole at each marked line of the trunk 5. Drill an 18 mm hole at the marked line of the right
inner box as shown. trunk side cover as shown.
• Drill holes at the center of the marked lines. • Drill hole at the center of the marked line.
• Remove the any burrs from the edge of the • Remove the any burrs from the edge of the
hole. hole.
<Right side>
ELECTRIC DRILL
(18 mm HOLE SAW)
ELECTRIC DRILL
(14 mm BIT) MARKED LINE

RIGHT TRUNK
SIDE COVER MARKED LINE

6. Clean the surface of the area shown with isopropyl

alcohol.
RIGHT TRUNK SIDE COVER

TRUNK INNER BOX

4. Drill a 14 mm hole at each marked line of the right

trunk side cover as shown.
• Drill holes at the center of the marked lines.
• Remove the any burrs from the edge of the
hole.
MARKED LINE

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

RIGHT TRUNK
SIDE COVER
ELECTRIC DRILL
(14 mm BIT)

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7. Route the CB antenna cord as shown. 10. Route the CB antenna cord as shown.
RIGHT TRUNK SIDE COVER GROMMET
Insert in to the hole.

HARNESS BOOT
Move.

CB ANTENNA CORD

8. Attach the cushions as shown.

RIGHT TRUNK
SIDE COVER

CB ANTENNA CORD

11. Install the right saddlebag upper cover and right

trunk side cover in the reverse order of removal.
12. Install the CB antenna stay as shown.
CUSHION
CB ANTENNA CORD Remove the adhesive 6 mm SOCKET CB ANTENNA STAY
backing before attaching. BOLT (short)

9. Route and secure the CB antenna cord as shown. 6 mm SOCKET

BOLT (long)
<Right side>
CB ANTENNA

WIRE TIE
Secure the mark of the
CB ANTENNA CORD
CB antenna cord to the
motorcycle’s harness.

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13. Connect the CB antenna cord as shown.

CB ANTENNA CORD
CB MAIN UNIT
HARNESS

14. Perform Steps 25 to 35 on the CB Radio (sold

separately) installation instructions.

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