St1100 Hondaline topbox hinge fix ?

JJames · Aug 27, 2023

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 · Aug 27, 2023

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 · Aug 27, 2023

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 · Aug 27, 2023

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 · Aug 27, 2023

removed.

Uncle Phil · Aug 27, 2023

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 · Aug 28, 2023

This would be nice to try

JJames · Aug 29, 2023

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

ST1100Y · May 11, 2024

JJames said:
No such Plastic living hinge to be found can find in Norway- yet .

Look for flex hinge, but I'd enforce the 3M tape fixing with some rivets...

https://www.amazon.de/Flex-Scharnie...se&qid=1715440244&sprefix=flex scharn,aps,156

JJames · May 11, 2024

ST1100Y said:
Look for flex hinge, but I'd enforce the 3M tape fixing with some rivets...

Thanks , I'll look into it. As for the Gorilla tape, it's is holding up quite well .