P1000 Plastic Body Panels on a Base Model

[Ryjohn007]

I attempted to do a search and didn't find much (user error possibly).

Hopefully I'm posting this in the applicable channel, still a newbie figuring out this forum (which is awesome by the way).

Aside from mounting holes on my existing doors/body, can I install the plastic body panels on my base machine? I like the look of these panels and I'm interested in adding them.

If others have done this already, how are you installing them?

Thanks!

 

[Admin]

 

[JenElio]

I attempted to do a search and didn't find much (user error possibly).

Hopefully I'm posting this in the applicable channel, still a newbie figuring out this forum (which is awesome by the way).

Aside from mounting holes on my existing doors/body, can I install the plastic body panels on my base machine? I like the look of these panels and I'm interested in adding them.

If others have done this already, how are you installing them?

Thanks!

Yes, lots of people do. Simple, you buy the panels, drill a hole on the door where ever panel has a hole and insert included hardware. Easy peasy.........but first things first.......


Pics or it didn't happen!!! 😂

 

[Ryjohn007]

Yes, lots of people do. Simple, you buy the panels, drill a hole on the door where ever panel has a hole and insert included hardware. Easy peasy.........but first things first.......


Pics or it didn't happen!!! 😂

What hardware are folks using when buying used panels?

 

[JenElio]

What hardware are folks using when buying used panels?

I bought mine new and they came with something similar to this👇with matching bolts

https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Brass-Insert-Expansion-Sizes/dp/B07KJMBY4V?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Ryjohn007]

I bought mine new and they came with something similar to this👇with matching bolts

https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Brass-Insert-Expansion-Sizes/dp/B07KJMBY4V?tag=sxsweb24-20

Awesome, thank you!

 

[Hondasxs]

The 2022 model look to have the panels attached via the plastic push pin. I would do this method.

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[301]

The 2022 model look to have the panels attached via the plastic push pin. I would do this method.

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I did this back in '18 and used push pins rather than the hardware that came with the panel kit.

 

[bumperm]

There is an advantage to using threaded inserts and 6mm screws, especially for the rear panels. That makes it easier to install the quick release "hood latch" type buttons (which happen to use the same size metric screw for the ball end fastener as the original screw) to fasten the panel in place so you can use the space inside the doors for storage.

The ball end pin, above, has an O-ring on it . . . this is to seal dirt from the button mechanism.

 

[301]

There is an advantage to using threaded inserts and 6mm screws, especially for the rear panels. That makes it easier to install the quick release "hood latch" type buttons (which happen to use the same size metric screw for the ball end fastener as the original screw) to fasten the panel in place so you can use the space inside the doors for storage.

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The ball end pin, above, has an O-ring on it . . . this is to seal dirt from the button mechanism.

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The hardware kit provided with the panel kit doesn’t have the threaded inserts like in your pic. They’re a rubber expansion plug with a brass insert and requires a pretty decent sized hole in order to fit. Thus my reason for using push pins, hold the panel up drill the hole and stick the pin.

 

[bumperm]

The hardware kit provided with the panel kit doesn’t have the threaded inserts like in your pic. They’re a rubber expansion plug with a brass insert and requires a pretty decent sized hole in order to fit. Thus my reason for using push pins, hold the panel up drill the hole and stick the pin.

Well nuts (threaded rubber plug nuts or whatever) will work fine, larger hole notwithstanding. The 6mm - 1.0 size will allow use of the large space inside the rear door for lighter things.

The blue modeling clay is temporarily in place to measure the thickness of the weather strip needed to help keep dust out of the storage "bin".

 

[Ryjohn007]

I’m not hung up on the storage, I don’t have any plans of going that route. Just looking for the most durable option.

thanks guys!

 

[Remington]

I did this back in '18 and used push pins rather than the hardware that came with the panel kit.

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[Remington]

What color do u need? If its Army Green, forget about it. They dont make them. Pretty much never did, less than a 1/2 dozen of them in 16’ thats it.

 

[Ryjohn007]

What color do u need? If its Army Green, forget about it. They dont make them. Pretty much never did, less than a 1/2 dozen of them in 16’ thats it.

yeah I was aware of that and green is what I have currently. I’m open on what I can get but probably more interested in red.

 

[HBarlow]

This is a base model Pioneer that recently had the panels of a deluxe model installed by the dealer. I had no luck searching the web for the panels or calling online vendors. I finally sent an email to the excellent young woman service writer at my selling dealer and asked her to ask the parts manager if the yellow panels were available. She responded quickly that he could obtain them.

I haven't had much luck searching Honda's online parts catalog.

I would contact the parts department at Honda of Russellville. They'll know how to find what you want.

 

[Remington]

yeah I was aware of that and green is what I have currently. I’m open on what I can get but probably more interested in red.

One of the only Green P1’s around
its a 16’

 

[Ryjohn007]

I've come up with a set of plastics that look brand new. Now I've got an installation question if I can explain well enough.

When I hold the panel up on the door or bedside, the way the plastic is molded it sticks out the back far enough where the bolt hole is that it doesn't appear to fit exactly flush against the machine body panels. Will it cinch up tight once a bolt is used?

I can see a round indicator on the body panels where I'm guessing the OEM nuts are typically mounted. If those were cut out I know the panel would fit completely flush. I pretty sure it's not a compatibility issue. I can get a picture if this doesn't make sense.

Can anyone provide pics of what their installation looked like? I see the one above using the snap style stud but I think it's using OEM nuts and I don't plan to do the storage mod.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JenElio]

I've come up with a set of plastics that look brand new. Now I've got an installation question if I can explain well enough.

When I hold the panel up on the door or bedside, the way the plastic is molded it sticks out the back far enough where the bolt hole is that it doesn't appear to fit exactly flush against the machine body panels. Will it cinch up tight once a bolt is used?

I can see a round indicator on the body panels where I'm guessing the OEM nuts are typically mounted. If those were cut out I know the panel would fit completely flush. I pretty sure it's not a compatibility issue. I can get a picture if this doesn't make sense.

Can anyone provide pics of what their installation looked like? I see the one above using the snap style stud but I think it's using OEM nuts and I don't plan to do the storage mod.

Thanks in advance!

I bought panels for mine when first bought the unit. They all do not fit flush up against the door panels (if that is what you are asking). I've noticed some units that come with panels from factory and theirs do not mount 100% flush either. Just the way it is I guess 🤷‍♂️. Not a big deal to me I guess I don't notice as much after they're all scuffed up and dirty 😂😂

 

[JenElio]

and yes.......yes.......pics or it didn't happen!!!😂

 

[Remington]

can see a round indicator on the body panels where I'm guessing the OEM nuts are typically mounted.

You are correct cuz you have a base model like I do and those round circles are indicators for the manufacturer to put their mounting screws in. But they use a square plate that is threaded when I bought my panels they came with a rubber bushing that had a brass threaded peace inside. You drilled a hole in the middle of those round circles the size of the rubber grommet bushing put that inside, then after you put the panel up you screw the screws through the hole in the panel into the grommet making a mushroom inside the panel door that holds the panel tight to the door. I don't have any pics of this because I did the rear storage mod on all of mine afterwards. I'll scrounge around at home when I get back this evening to see if I can find any grommets that I used.

And yes, u got pics of your new panels? What color