Thanks for the great video. I don’t think I would have found the harness connector without your video. I used the same led lights from Amazon and they work great and a lot cheaper than the light that honda sells. Thanks again.
this is exactly what is needed on my bike, 2019 DCT, I will def do this mod. The vid was really well done and you have done an amazing job figuring this out. and thanks for not having annoying music in the vid!
This was a great find! I have a 2018 Gold Wing Tour DCT. I was about to rig up my own device but was concerned about killing the battery if a compartment was left open or not completely shut. Don't believe this was mentioned earlier but this circuit for the trunk (that is "built in" standard) also times out after 3-4 Minutes. I used a Truck bed lighting kit from Walmart that includes (8) LEDs modules all stringed in parallel. This means that each module can handle 12vDC. Each module also draws about 40mA. I used 2 in the trunk and 1 each for each side bag for a total of (4) and drawing 160mA. The Gold Wing trunk circuit seems to handle this fine. It is not much of a current draw. These light up the compartments just fine. I used a simple RC connector at the top of the passenger seat as I did not have the factory connector to mate the existing one and spliced into the Trunk Sub-Harness cable to feed both side bags that the previous owner had installed to provide power to the optional Trunk Brake light. I mounted the trunk lights near the trunk striker rods in the corners as to try and limit them getting in the way of shutting down onto luggage. In the side bags I removed the plastic knock out plates and used the plastic studs and a small piece of sheet metal to recess the LED modules. Beware that the studs are not angled as the knock out piece. So the LED module does not sits even with the rest of the interior. Not a total show stopper, but was surprised by this in the end as it is a tight access to install these. ~Hope this helps someone else as it has done for me.
This was a great video and I followed your instructions to the "T" nd it worked like a champ! I would not even attempt something like this without a visual reference. Thanks, subscriber, and looking forward to other useful latest generation Goldwing mods!
Thanks for the video. I copied your install. I only wish I had seen your video before I purchased the OEM trunk light kit. Anyway, it works like a charm. You Da Man!!!
Awesome job, I still use the connectors on my RC today thanks for the idea. The spot you showed earlier in the video that was square with four spots attached is for a trunk light identical to the optional light available for the trunk. I’m sure your setup will be more than sufficient, again great job.
I wondered if the trunk light was the same shape but didn’t have one to look at. I considered ordering two trunk light kits, but they were $100 each vs. $10 each for these LEDs.
Thanks for the video. I just ordered my lights I have the tour with the light in the trunk. I just need to figure out how to attach the small lad lights to it
I installed the same flush mount LED lights on my 2018 Goldwing tour into the saddle bags. I tapped right into the trunck light wires. It was super easy. everything works well so far. It has been over 2 weeks and many miles. They are very bright snd ready nice at night when we arrive at our hotel and off loaded gear.
I have the trunk light and subharness already installed. Now I’m adding these small led lights. Exact same brands. What I don’t get is the end of the video about the fuse and how to connect it to the trunk light. Do you have any suggestions? I’d really like to get this done today.
@@danielcorrado2084 any simple inline fuse can be added for either wire that goes to the LED lights. very basic wiring. it just protects the bike from any short in the lights.
@@danielcorrado2084 I am not sure as I do not have that installed. I draw the power directly from the truck light. I have used the lights for many miles and open and closing of the saddle bags. I love the way they work.
Thank you very much for making this video, It looks like in the video you found the OEM connector for the trunk light harness or did you purchase the OEM trunk sub-harness? Where does one find those RC connectors? Really appreciate the video.
@Mine Aim I don't have a wiring diagram, do you know what the other 2 wires on the harness are for? Since Honda has a high brake light for the tour, they suspect brake and running light?
There are 4 wires in the that plug. Green is chassis ground. Brown with red stripe is trunk light. Green with red stripe is brake light. Red with white stripe is +12v battery. Hope that helps!
The knock outs that I showed in the video are not for the speaker wires. The holes for the speaker wires are at the front of the saddle bags close to where the speakers are mounted. I recently installed the rear speaker kit as well.
I have the DCT Tour. Going to do the same, thank you. The Honda LED trunk light is 70.00 each. Those are 10.00 each. I will tap them to the Honda sub harness right by the plug located on the right side grab bar. Are the top panels inside the saddlebags come down easy?
@@mineaim7066 So, per your recommendation, I got everything on Amazon and installed all one Sat morning, It was a nice job and took couple of hours, but worth it !!!! I love those lights at night. The best add on so far and in the end it was very cheap too. I did the rear and the 2 sides. No issue with the Can-Buss. Thank you !!!!!
@@alp3781 Nice! Good to know the video helped someone. I ordered the trunk install kit and color kit and I’m working on getting it installed this weekend. I haven’t put the trunk lid on yet, but I have a few more of these LEDs and I’m planning on installing one in the trunk lid as well.
Its has been almost 3 years now and these lights are great. Night riding and seeing clearly the inside of the panniers is priceless. Haven't had any issues. 👍👍👍
Mine Aim hi there. So I got the lights in today and the only thing that looks different is that ribbed like cover for the wires that’s probably to protect the wires so I should try and find that too. I have the trunk model and I already have the Honda Trunk subharness installed and the trunk light works great. What I’m confused about is the part where you do something with the fuse temporarily because there’s a piece you’re missing. If I already have a trunk harness installed, what would be the difference in the connection? Do I just connect the positive and negative wired to the area you were showing that brown/grey wire or do I need some type of clip to attach to the wires for the saddle bag lights to the trunk harness? Sorry I’m just learning about this stuff.
Daniel, that black wire loom is something that I added.to protect the wires from abrasion www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFSOABI/ For making the connection, you can tap into your trunk subharness. I don’t have the subharness so I can t say what colors the wires are, but if you use a digital volt ohm meter you can figure out which wires in the subharness are positive and negative.
I watched your videos about 7 times, you use the brown wire and the red wire? as your video jumps around except when you focus on the LEDs it is hard to see the colors you are using. you will help out more people if you say what wires you use instead of saying " just use a multimeter " a tool that I and others may not possess
Thanks for the great video. I don’t think I would have found the harness connector without your video. I used the same led lights from Amazon and they work great and a lot cheaper than the light that honda sells. Thanks again.
this is exactly what is needed on my bike, 2019 DCT, I will def do this mod. The vid was really well done and you have done an amazing job figuring this out. and thanks for not having annoying music in the vid!
I take a lot of pride in my wiring work I'm glad to see I'm not the only one nice work.
This was a great find! I have a 2018 Gold Wing Tour DCT. I was about to rig up my own device but was concerned about killing the battery if a compartment was left open or not completely shut. Don't believe this was mentioned earlier but this circuit for the trunk (that is "built in" standard) also times out after 3-4 Minutes. I used a Truck bed lighting kit from Walmart that includes (8) LEDs modules all stringed in parallel. This means that each module can handle 12vDC. Each module also draws about 40mA. I used 2 in the trunk and 1 each for each side bag for a total of (4) and drawing 160mA. The Gold Wing trunk circuit seems to handle this fine. It is not much of a current draw. These light up the compartments just fine. I used a simple RC connector at the top of the passenger seat as I did not have the factory connector to mate the existing one and spliced into the Trunk Sub-Harness cable to feed both side bags that the previous owner had installed to provide power to the optional Trunk Brake light. I mounted the trunk lights near the trunk striker rods in the corners as to try and limit them getting in the way of shutting down onto luggage. In the side bags I removed the plastic knock out plates and used the plastic studs and a small piece of sheet metal to recess the LED modules. Beware that the studs are not angled as the knock out piece. So the LED module does not sits even with the rest of the interior. Not a total show stopper, but was surprised by this in the end as it is a tight access to install these. ~Hope this helps someone else as it has done for me.
This was a great video and I followed your instructions to the "T" nd it worked like a champ! I would not even attempt something like this without a visual reference. Thanks, subscriber, and looking forward to other useful latest generation Goldwing mods!
Very nice, good job!
Awesome job man. I’ll will be doing this as well
Thanks for the video. I copied your install. I only wish I had seen your video before I purchased the OEM trunk light kit. Anyway, it works like a charm. You Da Man!!!
Awesome job, I still use the connectors on my RC today thanks for the idea. The spot you showed earlier in the video that was square with four spots attached is for a trunk light identical to the optional light available for the trunk. I’m sure your setup will be more than sufficient, again great job.
I wondered if the trunk light was the same shape but didn’t have one to look at. I considered ordering two trunk light kits, but they were $100 each vs. $10 each for these LEDs.
@@mineaim7066 yes they are the trunk saddle bags and license plate light are all the same size
Thanks for the video. I just ordered my lights I have the tour with the light in the trunk. I just need to figure out how to attach the small lad lights to it
Clean.
I installed the same flush mount LED lights on my 2018 Goldwing tour into the saddle bags. I tapped right into the trunck light wires. It was super easy. everything works well so far. It has been over 2 weeks and many miles. They are very bright snd ready nice at night when we arrive at our hotel and off loaded gear.
I have the trunk light and subharness already installed. Now I’m adding these small led lights. Exact same brands. What I don’t get is the end of the video about the fuse and how to connect it to the trunk light. Do you have any suggestions? I’d really like to get this done today.
@@danielcorrado2084 any simple inline fuse can be added for either wire that goes to the LED lights. very basic wiring. it just protects the bike from any short in the lights.
Masked Vision thank you. Would the show chrome fuse isolator work for this? Thanks again for the feedback
@@danielcorrado2084 I am not sure as I do not have that installed. I draw the power directly from the truck light. I have used the lights for many miles and open and closing of the saddle bags. I love the way they work.
The square knock ou in the left Saddle bag I believe is for the CB Antenna..
Video on the RC plugs be nice
I wonder if there is some prewiring for saddlebag lights
Thank you very much for making this video, It looks like in the video you found the OEM connector for the trunk light harness or did you purchase the OEM trunk sub-harness? Where does one find those RC connectors? Really appreciate the video.
did you ever find out what type of connector Honda uses for the trunk light?
@Mine Aim I don't have a wiring diagram, do you know what the other 2 wires on the harness are for? Since Honda has a high brake light for the tour, they suspect brake and running light?
There are 4 wires in the that plug. Green is chassis ground. Brown with red stripe is trunk light. Green with red stripe is brake light. Red with white stripe is +12v battery. Hope that helps!
What was the fuse rated?
Them led light get hot ?
From the factory harness that you tapped into, which wire was positive/ negitive?
If you look in the previous video I show where to find the wires and the colors.
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Could you send a link for the led?
Isnt that knockout for part of the saddle bag speakers install? Im not even sure i havevto look at the installation of them again.
The knock outs that I showed in the video are not for the speaker wires. The holes for the speaker wires are at the front of the saddle bags close to where the speakers are mounted. I recently installed the rear speaker kit as well.
@@mineaim7066 only other thing could be the passenger audio switch...but with honda who knows other than their technical guys🤣
I have the DCT Tour. Going to do the same, thank you. The Honda LED trunk light is 70.00 each. Those are 10.00 each. I will tap them to the Honda sub harness right by the plug located on the right side grab bar. Are the top panels inside the saddlebags come down easy?
There are 4 Philips head screws and the top panel will be able to come down. You may need to wiggle it a little but it comes down pretty easily.
@@mineaim7066 So, per your recommendation, I got everything on Amazon and installed all one Sat morning, It was a nice job and took couple of hours, but worth it !!!! I love those lights at night. The best add on so far and in the end it was very cheap too. I did the rear and the 2 sides. No issue with the Can-Buss. Thank you !!!!!
@@alp3781 Nice! Good to know the video helped someone. I ordered the trunk install kit and color kit and I’m working on getting it installed this weekend. I haven’t put the trunk lid on yet, but I have a few more of these LEDs and I’m planning on installing one in the trunk lid as well.
@@mineaim7066 You have no idea how much it makes my life easier at night in a dark area. So far so great.
Its has been almost 3 years now and these lights are great. Night riding and seeing clearly the inside of the panniers is priceless. Haven't had any issues. 👍👍👍
where can i find these lights? I don't see anything like this on amazon
Sorry for the late reply. These are the lights I used. www.amazon.com/dp/B01ADHUXGU/
Actually I found it if anyone needs direction on where to buy.
Mine Aim hi there. So I got the lights in today and the only thing that looks different is that ribbed like cover for the wires that’s probably to protect the wires so I should try and find that too.
I have the trunk model and I already have the Honda Trunk subharness installed and the trunk light works great. What I’m confused about is the part where you do something with the fuse temporarily because there’s a piece you’re missing.
If I already have a trunk harness installed, what would be the difference in the connection? Do I just connect the positive and negative wired to the area you were showing that brown/grey wire or do I need some type of clip to attach to the wires for the saddle bag lights to the trunk harness? Sorry I’m just learning about this stuff.
Daniel, that black wire loom is something that I added.to protect the wires from abrasion www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFSOABI/ For making the connection, you can tap into your trunk subharness. I don’t have the subharness so I can t say what colors the wires are, but if you use a digital volt ohm meter you can figure out which wires in the subharness are positive and negative.
Mine Aim awesome. Thank you.
I watched your videos about 7 times, you use the brown wire and the red wire? as your video jumps around except when you focus on the LEDs it is hard to see the colors you are using. you will help out more people if you say what wires you use instead of saying " just use a multimeter " a tool that I and others may not possess