ST1300 Top Box / Top Case Disassembly

[2005 STim]

Been looking around the forum but have not be able to find anything on this. I found a OEM top box / top case but need to get it painted to match my bike. Hoping someone can let me know how to take the ST1300 top box / top case apart so I can actually paint it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Obo]

It might be easier to just tape off the bottom parts (and any other bits you want to leave black) and paint the top section.

Here's the install how to for the whole case. https://www.st-owners.com/forums/threads/st1300-oem-top-case-installation.173529/post-2245031

As far as I know there's no disassembly instructions for removing the lid off the bottom of the case.

If your case has a back pad or arm rests, they are usually mounted with 3M tape and possiblly a screw. If there are screws you'd see the heads from inside the case.

 

[Obo]

You have an 05, 08 or 09 correct? Does the OEM have the back rest, arm rest, top spoiler with light?

Top should be color matched, bottom is black. Pan European logo above the latch and the round Honda emblem on the top are on with 3m tape. Removal may damage them.



See the paint codes here if you need them.

Article [13] - ST1300 - Paint Codes | ST1300 Articles

Here's a list of the paint codes in case you need to touch up some paint: 2010 - Manufacturer's code (NHB01) Graphite Black - Color Rite (2006) 2009 Canada - Manufacturer's code (NHB01) Graphite Black - Color Rite (2006) 2009 US - Manufacturer's code (R101CU) Candy Glory Red - Color Rite...

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[Willsmotorcycle]

Oddly, I'm in the middle of such a project.


Looked like two pins for the hinges, was not willing the chance of breaking them. The armrests are as @Obo describes, 3m tape and screws. A heat gun helps make light work of it. I had a rack on top that won't fit with the spoiler, I'm filling the holes. Im not going to try and remove the backrest, tape will slide under it.

 

[W0QNX]

The hinge pins easily drive "in" from the outside to inwards. There are splines on the inside 3/8s of an inch on the pins. use something small to drive the pins like a nail.

I have 2 lids, changed them out several times by removing the hinge pins.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

The hinge pins easily drive "in" from the outside to inwards. There are splines on the inside 3/8s of an inch on the pins. use something small to drive the pins like a nail.

I have 2 lids, changed them out several times by removing the hinge pins.

Thank you for that Raymond.

 

[Obo]

Wonder if this thread deserves it's own pin....

 

[cjames431]

Wonder if this thread deserves it's own pin....

Somebody would move it!

 

[W0QNX]

Thank you for that Raymond.

I don't see the splines, were yours on the outside of the pin?

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

I don't see the splines, were yours on the outside of the pin?

I didn't send them through yet. I have lights coming that I have to drill for then I will take it off.

 

[Tech0821]

I know im late to the party but the backrest is just 3m taped into place. I'm having mine painted as well. Just slowly apply even force starting at the edges and peel it off making sure not to tear the foam.

 

[tpasco1995]

I know im late to the party but the backrest is just 3m taped into place. I'm having mine painted as well. Just slowly apply even force starting at the edges and peel it off making sure not to tear the foam.

I discovered how much 3M VHB they used when I went to move the air deflector from the broken mirror to the new mirror.

Thankfully had a roll sitting in a closet, so it got brand new genuine 3M VHB to make my life a living hell when I have to put up with it again in the future...

 

[SupraSabre]

Here's how I remove the old tape:

Removing the old 3M mounting tape.