Crossrodes said:
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I know Fred covers this in his videos but the '06 is different in the tupperware (and other) departments and I don't want to get the videos if thy don't apply to my bike.
As long as you have the 06 shop manual to reference (also noted in Fred’s video as the sole source for information regarding servicing your bike), Fred’s video can still be very useful. Seeing the process in the video can remove the intimidation that the task may cause. The bulk of what Fred does will still work.
Fork oil change remains the same as the older 1800's.
Differences I encountered so far:
Do not remove speaker grills, just pull up dash cover from key area and center below speaker grills.
Wire plug under dash panel has a button to push to release. No more need for finger nails or a small screwdriver to pry up a tab. (Similar plug as the heated seat plug or button panel below faring pockets.)
The screw under speaker grills moved to below speakers and are seen after removing dash cover.
Left and right faring pockets require removal of side trim and lid stays with the pocket.
Left pocket reshaped for a new location of power plug (front right corner). The center point of required hole is marked with a bump, but circle around it is smaller than the required hole size.
No screw under license plate for rear fender.
Need to remove Audio Amplifier (or loosen to swing out of way???) behind rear fender for rear wheel removal.
Left and right button panel below faring pockets have a disconnectable harness. A locking tab will release harness from radiator grill and a button on the socket to pull apart.
More rows of relays under the seat. Relay locations are different.
Lower faring vent tube goes though center trim in front of radiator grills, not up and over the top of radiator.
New wire harnesses under seat for Audio Amp, heater, and GPS. One stretch of wires going to the trunk lid has nothing connected on either end under seat and trunk lid. Not sure what the intent of the 2/6 wires. (2 wire plug under seat, 6 in lid).
New plug style on front turn signal and license plate light. Adapters available for turn signals (various styles and prices depending on vendor) for plug and play items.
Missing brake light wire on inner trunk bulbs. This wire harness will not interchange with older models because Honda reversed the gender on the plug under the seat.
Smaller radio antenna plug under the seat. Uses a longer version of the 200x General Motors radio antenna. The GM adapter will NOT work… too short to plug in. The radio side connection still uses the traditional Motorola plug allowing you to use an extension to use CB-AM/FM splitter for single antenna.
Bag tail lights have a different hole pattern for mounting. If you want the older style lights here, you need to buy new bags and possibly paint them. Wire harness and bulb sockets will not work on the older style either.
No power plug in right side of faring (intended for added OEM heated grips).
Driver headset plug near ECM, not in front of left pocket where AUX input plug and power plug is located.
Radiators and fans slightly larger, fans now have a 30 amp fuse full time hot on the relay instead of the 20 amp switched power of the older bikes.
Removal of instrument cluster required to get a wrench on the head bearing nut (may not be required for non-GPS models). Instrument cluster is removed by 4 bolts and two large plugs in back.
06 manual has 21# on head bearings, not 20# listed in the older books.
Lever, cable, and openings for toe warmers. Cable releases from lever similar to cable for right faring pocket. Cable must be disconnected for top shelter removal.
Other differences may exist as I may not have encountered them yet.