09-19-2020, 02:09 PM
I know we've covered this before, but I wanted to add a little new information.
If you don't like the positioning of the horn/turn signal switch, you can do something about it
Honda had always put the turn signal switch above the horn button, until the last 7 years. After 40 years of riding Hondas, it's as instinctive to me as the shift pattern, and I can't get used to the horn above the turn signal.
The 2013 CB1100 had the "correct" pattern, and except for re-drilling the holes for the locating pins, is a bolt on for 2014 models. I also put a 2013 switch on my 2017, which required making an interim sub-harness that I explained in another thread. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15089
With some late Honda models, I've tried some different things. I've used the NC700X DCT switch and rewired the down-shift button as a horn, (while retaining the original horn button too), as well as rewire the up-shift trigger as a high beam flasher.
On both a PCX150 scooter and a first generation Grom, I've had to add an additional horn button beneath the turn signal switch. I bought just the starter button portion of the switch off a PCX150 (35160-KYZ-901 SWITCH UNIT, STARTER) from Honda for $14. This has a hinged lever that presses on the contacts and has the right size and feel.
I first shortened the lever about 8-10mm and filed it smooth. I spliced wires from the original button to the switch. Then I flipped it over, and held it securely to the bottom of the switch with safety wire (or a zip-tie). I then used either black silicone sealant, or Suguru moldable glue to fill in any gaps or openings. As a final step, I put a dab of red paint to hide the starter symbol.
If you don't like the positioning of the horn/turn signal switch, you can do something about it
Honda had always put the turn signal switch above the horn button, until the last 7 years. After 40 years of riding Hondas, it's as instinctive to me as the shift pattern, and I can't get used to the horn above the turn signal.
The 2013 CB1100 had the "correct" pattern, and except for re-drilling the holes for the locating pins, is a bolt on for 2014 models. I also put a 2013 switch on my 2017, which required making an interim sub-harness that I explained in another thread. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15089
With some late Honda models, I've tried some different things. I've used the NC700X DCT switch and rewired the down-shift button as a horn, (while retaining the original horn button too), as well as rewire the up-shift trigger as a high beam flasher.
On both a PCX150 scooter and a first generation Grom, I've had to add an additional horn button beneath the turn signal switch. I bought just the starter button portion of the switch off a PCX150 (35160-KYZ-901 SWITCH UNIT, STARTER) from Honda for $14. This has a hinged lever that presses on the contacts and has the right size and feel.
I first shortened the lever about 8-10mm and filed it smooth. I spliced wires from the original button to the switch. Then I flipped it over, and held it securely to the bottom of the switch with safety wire (or a zip-tie). I then used either black silicone sealant, or Suguru moldable glue to fill in any gaps or openings. As a final step, I put a dab of red paint to hide the starter symbol.