Thanks dude! How are you liking the 2017 thus far? I didn't factor in the color difference, so I'm glad you mentioned it. I'm currently attempting to get the dealer to quote me on the lock box only and not the entire tank plastics, with the idea being to swap out only the zipper bag etc. and keep the molded plastic portion.
It's a definite improvement over the 2014 but I only have 800 miles on it and I am still riding the 2014 on a daily basis until the weather gets better.
It is possible to transplant the locking storage to your old plastic but it's kinda messy because of the way they melt the plastic pins to hold everything together. Also, I will be surprised if you are able to buy the locking storage compartment without the rest of the tank plastic. If you really want the locking storage I would just buy the new tank and buy a front fender and the tail plastic too. The front fender and tail plastic aren't that expensive compared to the tank and the painted look is much nicer than the old dyed plastic and won't fade the way the old stuff does.
Another option would be to get the carbon fiber locking tank lid from Hollywood Electrics. Probably the cheapest option and lets you use the stock key to lock since it utilizes the tank bag lock that is already on your bike.
Also you will probably have to carry a separate key for the tank unless you change the ignition to match the new tank key.
you can get a good locksmith to fix this to match.
True, that's another option.