Every Part I've Fitted to My Honda X-ADV: Screen, GIVI, Power and Dashcam, with the Pitfalls

Hello everyone.

Since my X-ADV (SPECIAL EDITION) was delivered, I've fitted a screen, carriers, side cases, a power supply, a dashcam, a phone holder and more myself. In this article I've brought together the parts I actually fitted and the points I learned along the way in one place.

For the X-ADV itself, see also my "delivery review", "1,000 km impressions", "seat height and ground reach test".

The short answer: what I wish I'd known before fitting

• The GIVI PLO1188MK side carrier can't be fitted on its own. Check which parts you need together before you buy
• The GIVI SR1188 carrier touches the rear fairing in places and can scratch it. I prevented this with protective pads
• With the E23N side cases fitted, the overall width was about 100 cm (the handlebar is about 95 cm at its widest)
• For power, I used a D-UNIT WR with a Kitaco harness to take an ACC supply without cutting the original wiring
• The KDR-M11CPJ phone holder fits the X-ADV's 28.6 mm tapered handlebar. My iPhone 13 mini slipped up and down without a case
• After about a month, the M820WD dashcam showed a white haze on the front camera only. Dirt on the lens was the cause

Screen (wind protection)

At 167 cm tall, I found the third of the five positions of the standard screen the most comfortable. Even so, I wanted less wind on my helmet, so I looked for a screen with an upturned top edge.

• Riding review: how much does adjusting the X-ADV's standard screen help? All five heights tested by a 167 cm rider
  → Results of riding with the standard screen in positions 1 to 5
• A long unbranded X-ADV screen compared with the standard one: checking the upturned top edge
  → Comparing the shape of a long screen I bought at auction with the standard screen
• Replacing the X-ADV screen with an aftermarket one with an upturned edge: comparison and DIY fitting
  → How I fitted the aftermarket screen with the upturned edge, and how its shape differs from standard

Carriers and side cases (luggage)

I fitted GIVI's rear carrier, side carriers and side cases in turn. Each had something I wish I'd known before fitting.

• Fitting the GIVI SR1188 carrier to the X-ADV scuffs the fairing: measured weight increase and prevention with protective pads
  → Weight compared with the standard grab bar, where the fairing gets scratched, and how protective pads prevent it
• Before you buy: fitting the GIVI PLO1188MK side carrier to the X-ADV, exhaust clearance and why it can't be fitted on its own
  → Why the PLO1188MK can't be fitted on its own, and how to fit it
• GIVI E23N (E23ND) side cases on the X-ADV: overall width measured at 100 cm, compared with the handlebar, and manoeuvring
  → The overall width with E23N cases fitted (about 100 cm), and how easy it is to manoeuvre and get on and off
• Fixing rattles: replacing the rubber pads (Z126) on a GIVI baseplate
  → How I replaced the rubber on the top case baseplate and cured the rattle

Power supply (USB and accessory power)

I was fitting several electrical accessories, including a dashcam and USB power, so I counted how many supplies I needed before choosing a power distribution unit.

• Choosing a motorcycle power distribution unit by working back from the number of accessories, using the X-ADV as an example
  → How to choose a power unit based on the number of accessories you want to fit
• Fitting a Daytona D-UNIT WR to the X-ADV: taking ACC power with a Kitaco harness and modifying the battery cover
  → Fitting the D-UNIT WR and taking an ACC supply with the Kitaco harness
• Extending the X-ADV's wiring: neat bullet connector crimps first time with the IWISS HS-0520B
  → How the crimping tool I used for extending the wiring (IWISS HS-0520B) performed

Dashcam

• Fitting an M820WD dashcam to the X-ADV: mounting the front camera without modifying the fairing
  → Fitting the front camera (no fairing modification, extension cable needed)
• Fitting an M820WD dashcam to the X-ADV: a neat rear camera mount on a Proto number plate bracket
  → How I fixed the rear camera to the number plate bracket
• Daytona M820WD footage compared: dealing with dirty lenses and why a high-endurance microSD card is worth it
  → Why only the front camera footage turned white, and how to choose a microSD card

Phone holder and instruments

• How to fit the KDR-M11CPJ to the X-ADV's tapered handlebar
  → Fitting steps for a 28.6 mm tapered handlebar
• KDR-M11CPJ review: fitting, vibration damping and what bothered me in use
  → Vibration damping, and a comparison with Quad Lock and Daytona
• Testing the Kaedear KDR-M11CPJ width adjustment: do small phones need a case?
  → Adjusting the arm width, and what to watch out for with small phones
• Fitting a Speedo Angels screen protector to the X-ADV (2025-) instruments: wet-fitting tips and other compatible Honda models
  → How I wet-fitted the screen protector (instrument panel shared by several Honda models)

Summary

The X-ADV comes well equipped as standard, but I've added quite a lot to make it easier to use on tour. I noticed plenty of things only after fitting them, so I hope this helps if you're choosing parts.

Maintenance such as dirt protection and oil changes is covered in a separate summary article.

I've covered touching up an engine guard with paint in this article.