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Hi,

Great pictures.

Apologies in advance for the long-winded question that now follows! I own a 2011 VFR1200F.

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. I enquiried with my local Honda dealer last year 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. 

Many thanks,

Matt

Thank you. I was wondering if you had any specific thoughts on this topic, but I will post it again on the forum. 

Wow, this is a blast from the past.  lol

I bought the parts from lingshondaparts.com in the UK.  You will need a different mounting bracket that attached to the box but the bottom metal mount that attaches to the bike stays the same.  Here are the part numbers from when I ordered it:

1 x PFKL2164515, 45L TOP BOX PROMINENCE RE - 08L72MGED41ZB

1 x PFKL2153092, KIT,CARRIER BRKT - 08L73MGED40

It's been a while so hopefully they still have availability.  The option was never made available in the US unfortunately.