Stage 3 interim completion achieved and my red wagon is back in one piece :P.
These 3 pics taken just before the road test (doesn't the late afternoon light make it look good
Clearly visible: Custom leather seat and backrest, PIAA spotties, topbox spolier/light & carrier rack, UHF radio & antenna, Zumo GPS, Fenda Extender, Helibar risers, McCrise cruise control bits, Powerlet outlets, Starcom connections, tank pad & knee pads. The rest is hidden beneath:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/RedST5.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/RedST4.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/RedST3.jpg)
So how'd it go? Well a few things still to do to finalise stage 3:
- The dash-mounted Starcom headset bracket crumbled when I plugged in. Not to worry as it was an old bracket I'd bodgied-up, so will make a new one. I am still able to use it for now.
- The cruise control requires some calibration (as detailed in the manual). Didn't have time this arvo but will tackle this week.
- Volumes on Starcom need setting-up. Again no time this arvo, but it works. I also need to make the headsets permanent in both mine and wife's helmets.
- The UHF radio sits too high (see pic below) so going to twist its RAM ball down to the right adjacent to Cruise control with.
- Forgot to install an in-line fuse near battery for the Fuzeblock's power wire (doh!). Not difficult - off again to Supercheap.
- Still a little concerned that my seat may be squashing down on the Starcom unit, so will look at ensuring its is clear.
- Coax to antenna bracket needs tying down - couldn't find any adhesive mounting bases for a cable tie, so get that.
- I'd like to shorten some of the wiring to the Starcom unit - too long & coiled up here and there at present. So will wait to be sure all is located well before cutting and soldering.
See the
Comms Setup thread
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=96.msg621#msg621 for the Starcom & Fuzeblock wiring pics. Here's a selection of other bits and pieces:
Firstly, the new cockpit:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/Cockpit2a.jpg)
Below, the UHF antenna/bracket, topbox wiring, Fuzeblock in front of foam cover for McCruise computer:
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/Fuzeblocktopboxantenna.jpg)
The Helibar risers with RAM mount for Zumo 660 and Powerlet outlet (this one powered via Fuzeblock. A second Powerlet outlet near the left glove compartment that feeds direct to battery).
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/Helibarrisers22011.jpg)
Some of the wiring before it went back together. To the left of the airbox: some cruise control wiring, the antenna coax, Starcom rider headset cable and UHF radio PTT both to Starcom unit, and the Zumo wiring. To the right of the airbox: red power wire to the Stebel horn, the power from Fuzeblock to from the front power terminal, under those is cruise cabling (and buried deep, the spotlight harness).
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/Wiringaroundairbox.jpg)
In the following since this was taken, I've moved the Starcom unit closer to the RHS (nearer the photographer) to get it lower down. Still needs work.
[Update: See the Comms Setup thread at: http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=96.msg621#msg621 for latest pics on Starcom location and seat mods.]![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/ST1300/WiringatbatteryStarcomtoairbox-1.jpg)
So what's next, in stage 4? Well there are few jobs and components still outstanding:
- Must get the right-angle tyre valves fitted when I next change tyres. The OEM valves by Honda are stupid - so difficult to get to >:(
- LED turn indicators again in the mirror housings. Had these on my silver ST and they were great.
- AM/FM radio (preferably digital)
- Heated grips, before next winter.
- Maybe a gear indicator
- Hmmmm... there's sure to be more ;)
Cheers