St1100 Hondaline topbox hinge fix ?

[JJames]

The hinge on my top is developing a split/crack/fatigue. To tell the truth, it was doing fine till I bumped in to it while open. I doubt Honda sells new hinges. Anyone know a good fix for this damage ?
Thinking melting plastic tie strips -or glue on a new strip of plastic on top.

 

[Uncle Phil]

The only fix I can think of is with some sort of metal hinge where you remove the old hinge completely.
Maybe what we call over here a 'piano hinge'.
You would have to drill holes in the lid and box for the mounting screws.
If you painted it SEM graphite, it probably would not be too noticeable.

4Packs Continuous & Piano Hinges12Inch, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Continuous Hinge with Hole for Mailbox, Wood Furniture Tool/Storage Boxes, Cabinets Door, Piano- Black - Amazon.com

 

[JJames]

Yea , that is the what I can come up with also , maybe a few good stainless steel (boat) hinges -one at each end. But then I watched you tube. There are some Great plastic wizards there - maybe here too !

 

[Obo]

If you want to fix the plastic hinge you can always try melting in steel wool or braided wire sheath (or solder sucker wire)

Something along these lines:

I'm unsure how flexible that would be, but it's a great repair tool for normal plastics when you need a "mesh" for strength.

 

[Obo]

removed.

 

[Uncle Phil]

I have 4 of those top boxes (one on each of my 4 runners) and I've always wondered why Honda did not use a more 'robust' hinge on them.

 

[JJames]

This would be nice to try

 

[JJames]

No such Plastic living hinge to be found can find in Norway- yet . The quick fix seems to work great , Gorilla tape.