Honda Trunk Details

[kgantz]

I would like to buy the Honda Trunk, 08L55-EWL-100E, but the silver and black color scheme is not going to fit very well with my red and black NC700XD. In all the photos, it looks like the silver portion of the trunk may be a wrap-around piece that could possibly be removed. Can anyone with one of these trunks tell me if the silver portion is separate from the black portion? If worse came to worse I could just paint the silver part, but I'm trying to understand all of the possible options before ordering one.

 

[Harald]

I have the same trunk on my red NC700X and it actually doesn't look too bad because the bike still has silver frame coloring. But to answer your question, I did actually test whether the silver trim is removable because I considered painting it red.

There's 2 screws on the front edges of the trim to remove and then you have to carefully use some thin pry tools to break the double back tape that's extensively applied all around the trim. The trim is very thin plastic, so you need to be real carefull to not deform it. I changed my mind on repainting and just put it back on. If you don't want to go through the trouble of removing the trim, it looks like it would be easy to mask off and paint while installed.

 

[kgantz]

I have the same trunk on my red NC700X and it actually doesn't look too bad because the bike still has silver frame coloring. But to answer your question, I did actually test whether the silver trim is removable because I considered painting it red.

Thanks for the quick answer! I will probably do the same as you but, never having seen one in person, I was curious what the possibilities might be. Maybe even some red pin striping, or something along those lines, to tie it all together. Thanks again!

 

[bamamate]

I bet red pin stripes would look good!

 

[Bullseye]

I would like to buy the Honda Trunk, 08L55-EWL-100E, but the silver and black color scheme is not going to fit very well with my red and black NC700XD. In all the photos, it looks like the silver portion of the trunk may be a wrap-around piece that could possibly be removed. Can anyone with one of these trunks tell me if the silver portion is separate from the black portion? If worse came to worse I could just paint the silver part, but I'm trying to understand all of the possible options before ordering one.

View attachment 18078

I bet red pin stripes would look good!

This is my exact problem as well. I have a "pin-striping buddy" and I think I might add red reflective to my side panniers and topbox. I was picking his brain about maybe a reflective "Honda wing emblem" on the rear of the panniers too ....just for a little more safety at night !! I will post pics when/if I get something done !!

 

[Huck369]

I bought a set of factory Saddle Bags (slightly scuffed up) and had the silver panels painted to match my red NC700X....I thought it turned out well...

 

[Big Thump]

Looks good Huck!

 

[L.B.S.]

Thanks for the quick answer! I will probably do the same as you but, never having seen one in person, I was curious what the possibilities might be. Maybe even some red pin striping, or something along those lines, to tie it all together. Thanks again!

Just an idea-

For five or ten dollars you could always get a can of red or black PlastiKote and spray paint the silver part, to get an idea of how it would look.

If you like it, great, if you aren't thrilled, no worries! Simply peel off the coating, and nothing has changed.

 

[tclhb]

I bought a set of factory Saddle Bags (slightly scuffed up) and had the silver panels painted to match my red NC700X....I thought it turned out well...

It turned out great! I may do that if I end up buying the NC, which I'm getting the bug again.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Get this one. Sorry but the lock isn't in place, but it is now.

 

[kgantz]

Get this one. Sorry but the lock isn't in place, but it is now.

That does look really nice but I already pulled the trigger on the other one. It will be here tomorrow. You might want to post the part number for those who follow us in the future.

 

[kgantz]

Just an idea-

For five or ten dollars you could always get a can of red or black PlastiKote and spray paint the silver part, to get an idea of how it would look.

If you like it, great, if you aren't thrilled, no worries! Simply peel off the coating, and nothing has changed.

That is exactly my plan. I have the red PlastiKote and PlastiKote glossifier ready to go once the trunk arrives.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Not sure of the part # but it's the one that we get in Canada and I think also Europe.

 

[itlives]

I bought a set of factory Saddle Bags (slightly scuffed up) and had the silver panels painted to match my red NC700X....I thought it turned out well...

View attachment 18126

You don't relly have to wonder what it will look like now. Unless you're trying to go the inexpensive way with the plasticote (matching wise)- and I totally understand that.

BTW- Huck369- I really like your bike! Red would make me get speeding tickets though, so I'll keep mine silver!

 

[MZ5]

Looks great, Huck!

Say, you wouldn't be that same Huck from the old XT6 board, would you?

I bought a set of factory Saddle Bags (slightly scuffed up) and had the silver panels painted to match my red NC700X....I thought it turned out well...

View attachment 18126

 

[vodapas]

Just wanted to tag on to this thread my solution. I started with the top box from the OP's original post and I did as was suggested prying off the silver panels since they looked out of place on my red bike. But I never really liked the plain look of the box either. So, I ended up finding a Varadero top box brand new on ebay. (Same box foundation and capacity with a more rounded top that includes a back rest pad!) Generally a lot cheaper than the NC specific box. It does have the big ugly red reflector, that's not really a reflector, to deal with. (Thanks Givi.) But, that's nothing some Plastidip won't take care of as you can see in my pics. The nice thing is if you get the black one it really doesn't need to be repainted unless you're looking to match it to your bike.

Here's the one I found on ebay, same vendor:

Honda Varadero XL1000 VFR800 08L55 EWL 820 Black Topbox 45L Hondaline Trunk Case | eBay

Here's pics of mine installed:

 

[MZ5]

That looks great! And it fits the Honda topcase mount?!

 

[vodapas]

That looks great! And it fits the Honda topcase mount?!

Indeed it does. The bottom portion of the box is identical to NC's top box. In fact you can see I swapped the smoked lenses from my orginal box onto the Varadero box.

 

[kgantz]

That is exactly my plan. I have the red PlastiKote and PlastiKote glossifier ready to go once the trunk arrives.

I just realized I never uploaded a photo of the final, Plastidipped trunk.

 

[Red NC]

What is the part number for that Top Case? Where did you buy it?

Thank you !

Get this one. Sorry but the lock isn't in place, but it is now.