Walk-thru 12v Accessory (non-OEM) CTX700N
If you interested in the Honda OEM part, here is a couple useful links:
2014 CTX700N Accessories - Honda Genuine Accessories - Honda Powersports
http://powersports.honda.com/Products/accessories.aspx?filename=08V70-MJF-A00.pdf
This is a walk-thru of my installation of a 12v socket accessory on my CTX700N. It was basically the same as what’s in the service manual, but I added some notes that I encountered along the way. Refer to the diagram images for numbers in brackets [].
Since the socket location in on the left side (when facing the bike) it is not necessary to remove the right side panels.
Remove the Left (when facing the bike) Radiator Side Cover (see diagram below for reference):
1. remove the socket bolts [1] first (metal bolts with allen heads)
2. give the top a tug to release from the grommets [2]
3. once released from the top, slide the cover to the rear of the bike to slide it off the bottom slot [4]
TIP: I found it easier to put the bike on a rear wheel stand for stability and ease of moving the front wheel to gain access to the socket bolts located to the side of front fork.
Remove the Left (when facing the bike) Side Shelter (see diagram below for reference):
NOTE: radiator side cover must be removed before side shelter can be removed.
1. remove the seat
2. remove the two large trim clips [1] located in the curve by the fork (loosen with a phillips and pull out)
3. remove one small trim clip [2] where the side, seat, and rear meet
4. remove the socket bolts [3] (metal allen head bolts) in the same location as #3; (
NOTE: these bolts are shorter than the ones removed for the radiator cover)
TIP: after removing the bottom bolt in #4, I had to give the rear panel a tug to release it from two grommets which allowed me the necessary room to release the side shelter along the bottom.
5. give the bottom a tug to release it from the three grommets [4] along the bottom of panel;
NOTE: the “side shelter” actually consists of two parts - the upper, glossy red or black, and the lower, flat black
6. with the bottom free to move, remove the side shelter from the Center Shelter by gently, but with some muscle, working the “snap fit clips” that join the center and sides
NOTE: it feels like things are going to break before they pull apart; personally, I started with the ends and pulled and twisted to get the middle free
I used the Honda accessory installation instructions for reference on drilling location:
http://powersports.honda.com/Products/accessories.aspx?filename=08V70-MJF-A00.pdf
7. drill an access hole for the accessory you’re installing; the Honda accessories were a bit pricy for me, so I went with these on Amazon for around $20 total.
Battery Tender 081-0069-8 Female Cigarette Adaptor for Quick Disconnect : Amazon.com : Automotive
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug: Automotive
8. I used the recommended wire tie locations from Honda for running things back to the battery
9. connected the battery tender quick disconnect and tested with my phone before putting everything back together in reverse order.
Worked like a champ. Ride on!
