Mattsendrum Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Apologies in advance for the long-winded question that now follows! I own a 2011 VFR1200F. UK spec. I've just joined this discussion group, following a 2017 Google search about the possibility of upsizing my top box from the standard size to the newer 45 litre box. Once I became aware that a bigger box was available last year, I enquiried with my local Honda dealer about any fitment changes that may be required for the existing mounting plate and was told that it couldn't be done because the subframe on the Mk2 VFR1200 has been changed to accommodate the heavier box and so nothing was compatible. Yesterday I noticed another Mk1 1200 with the bigger box and it seemed to have an official Honda mounting plate. Is there any adapting needed to mount the bigger box on the original MK1 top box mount? I'd appreciate any knowledge on this topic. And more apologies if this subject has been done to death elsewhere that I haven't seen yet! Many thanks, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted April 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2017 Check out bikers oracle vfr site too Its UK based. Here is a link for you to have a look at for the 2012 bike , The 2011 only has 31l topbox. https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-61780-61780-VFR1200FC-2012-08L7208-VFR+1200.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alleyoop Posted April 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2017 I had a 2010 VFR1200. The 45L box isn't sold in the USA. So I ordered mine from England--along with the carrier bracket, back pad, and key cylinder! It requires previous installation of the rear carrier, which I was able to purchase locally (and it's a very nice, well-built item). The link below will take you to a catalog with pictures and items numbers of each part. I discovered that the carrier bracket has a new part number: 08L73MJMD10 http://issuu.com/ottobrandt/docs/hme_accessories_brochure_tourer_vfr The rear carrier, carrier bracket, and 45L top box fit my 2010 perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 you'll have to change the mounting plate to the 45L version, but I also have the 45L on my 2010 with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 On 4/6/2017 at 3:24 PM, alleyoop said: I had a 2010 VFR1200. The 45L box isn't sold in the USA. So I ordered mine from England--along with the carrier bracket, back pad, and key cylinder! It requires previous installation of the rear carrier, which I was able to purchase locally (and it's a very nice, well-built item). The link below will take you to a catalog with pictures and items numbers of each part. I discovered that the carrier bracket has a new part number: 08L73MJMD10 http://issuu.com/ottobrandt/docs/hme_accessories_brochure_tourer_vfr The rear carrier, carrier bracket, and 45L top box fit my 2010 perfectly. What seat did you have on your bike Alleyoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alleyoop Posted May 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 4/10/2017 at 9:59 AM, ridered said: What seat did you have on your bike Alleyoop? Custom made in Tennessee. Best seat I've ever had. I could PM you the contact info of the maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 On 5/4/2017 at 7:50 AM, alleyoop said: Custom made in Tennessee. Best seat I've ever had. I could PM you the contact info of the maker. Sure, that seat looks great. PM me the info, and how much you paid, please. Did you have to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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