Top box - Trade me

[Lozza2442]

Has anyone had any experience with these top boxes? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-499362653.htm seems a bit weird they'd only be $40 when they're much more expensive elsewhere.
Wondering if anyone has one/seen one/knows someone who had one/has a second cousin twice removed by marriage who's sisters partners cousin had one and it fell off.

Also, is there such a thing as scooter only top boxes or are they all able to be used on both bikes and scooters? (Sorry if dumb question).

I work in a very girly office and they all look at me like I have the plague when I walk in with my helmet, so thinking a top box may be a good thing to get.

[ducatilover]

You reckon the 125 can haul one of 'em? :killingme

Sorry.
At $40, who cares if it's shit? Buy it!

[mossy1200]

I work in a very girly office and they all look at me like I have the plague when I walk in with my helmet, so thinking a top box may be a good thing to get.





Probably ok but maybe have no UV protection so will discolour if left in the sun unless lots of protection product used on it on a regular basis.

[FJRider]

Has anyone had any experience with these top boxes? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-499362653.htm seems a bit weird they'd only be $40 when they're much more expensive elsewhere.
Wondering if anyone has one/seen one/knows someone who had one/has a second cousin twice removed by marriage who's sisters partners cousin had one and it fell off.

Also, is there such a thing as scooter only top boxes or are they all able to be used on both bikes and scooters? (Sorry if dumb question).

I work in a very girly office and they all look at me like I have the plague when I walk in with my helmet, so thinking a top box may be a good thing to get.

Second-hand Givi stuff of all sizes can be found on Trademe. about the same price with a few scratches maybe. If in doubt about the stuff you mentioned ... Dont buy it ...

If the mounting plate for those shown come with it ... and your helmet will fit IN it ... and your bike gets parked in a SAFE location ... do it. With the range of portable power tools availabe nowdays ... a top-box wont last long should any scumbag decide they want your gear. Just dont let on to your work-mates what you did on the last bike run/rally ... they might buy a bike too ...
But I strongly believe your gear be kept safe in your office.

Top boxes can be fitted to any two wheeled vehicle ...

Pic's of said work-mates would be appreciated too ... :innocent:

[Gremlin]

Also, is there such a thing as scooter only top boxes or are they all able to be used on both bikes and scooters? (Sorry if dumb question).
I'm not sure of other brands, I have only used Givi, but within Givi there is monokey and monolock. They are definitely not compatible with each other, connecting in opposite ways (plates to boxes). I can't remember which is which, but one is meant for smaller bikes/scooters, the other for larger bikes, and there is a range of boxes within each type.

How the competitors connect to Givi plates I don't know, or if they even do. Givi is probably the market leader, but comes at a pretty high price...

[wasiler]

I had one of these trunks back in the States. The red button at the base is so you can push it and take it off like a suit case. It came with a plastic attachment base which I attached to the fender of my enduro. Maybe it was not such a good idea to put it on an enduro because it came off when I was flying down a really rough dirt road (my fault). It was really too rough and I was going way to fast so, does not surprise me. It was my fault it broke.. A couple months later they had a recall on the trunk and sent me a new metal attachment base that I put on. I ended up cracking the trunk and it came off a second time (my fault again). I finally just drilled some holes through the bottom of it and bolted it through my fender to permanently mount it. Problem solved, never came off again but, I don't not have the portability option anymore. I now use a zip tie to keep it shut because the lock mechanism just broke when I put my key into it (not my fault).. Also, my last trip the hinges broke on both sides so, I fixed it. I did something...put a nail in it or safety wire..something like that. I don't remember. Other than that, it is great :lol: It was probably on the bike for a good 2 or 3 years. I use to put my helmet in it all the time when I went into somewhere. No one ever messed with it and I was from Vegas which was one of the highest bike theft cities in the U.S. I would not leave it out over night though.

These trunks you will have to do some type of drilling to the rear fender to mount the base plate. It is universal so, if you don't mind drilling holes, then go for it. If you want to use this and don't want to drill hole, you would probably have to find someone that could make a custom mounting bracket for you.

I think if I was riding normal roads I would not have as many problems with it. Just make sure it does not have a plastic attachment base. Like the poster said above, it is only $40 and you should get a lot of use out of it. Just don't expect it to last forever. You get what you paid for. Would I buy another one, yes for that price. However, I am the type of person that can accept the loss after a couple years use. No guarantees it will last that long though.

[nzspokes]

I had the smaller one on my 250 and it was great. When I got my I got that one. Was great. Worked well.

Then I put it on my Bandit. So this one time going to band camp I may have exceeded the speed limit by a bit, or maybe double. When I got there it was gone. I had no idea it had broken off. There were bit of the mount left.:crazy:

So if you are keeping to legal speeds there great, even a bit faster than that. Make sure you change the standard mounting nuts for nyloc ones though.

[Madness]

So Lozza, next time you're doing 200km/hr on your GN125 please, please, please remember the wise words of Mr Spokes ;)

[hayd3n]

Has anyone had any experience with these top boxes? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-499362653.htm seems a bit weird they'd only be $40 when they're much more expensive elsewhere.
Wondering if anyone has one/seen one/knows someone who had one/has a second cousin twice removed by marriage who's sisters partners cousin had one and it fell off.

Also, is there such a thing as scooter only top boxes or are they all able to be used on both bikes and scooters? (Sorry if dumb question).

I work in a very girly office and they all look at me like I have the plague when I walk in with my helmet, so thinking a top box may be a good thing to get.

topmaq also sell some similar , cheap copy of the givi ,
my friend has a givi mount and my topmaq topbox clicks straight on!!
i did glue some rubber feet on the bottom of the box to stop it rattling and it kept it alot more stable
it has lasted 2 years so far with no probems

[Lozza2442]

So Lozza, next time you're doing 200km/hr on your GN125 please, please, please remember the wise words of Mr Spokes ;)

That'd be one helluva tail wind for me to get to 200km!

[FJRider]

That'd be one helluva tail wind for me to get to 200km!

Wait untill you get the 250 .... :yes:

[Lozza2442]

Wait untill you get the 250 .... :yes:

May be sooner than I'd originally planned. I'm getting bored /frustrated with the 125 and the harbour Bridge Haha

[LoC]

Rubbish! Cracked around bottom latch! Was on a road bike so it wasn't as if it had a hard time! Didn't even take the busa to warp before it shit itself! Go 2nd hand Givi etc

[rustic101]

Lozza I have personally bought one of these a few years back and they are good. Not The best but they are water proof and do the job. I still have it in my bike shed to store odds and sods. From memory you may need to shave the entry slots if you don't use their plate to mount.

[Maha]

On a small bike they look naff...43Ltr is a decent size...check it out before hitting buy now.

[rustic101]

Rubbish! Cracked around bottom latch! Was on a road bike so it wasn't as if it had a hard time! Didn't even take the busa to warp before it shit itself! Go 2nd hand Givi etc

Even Givi say never to exceed 135, well thats what it says on the inside of my top box, so far it's stayed on well over that even at 180 if I was to go that fast of course:nono:

[FJRider]

May be sooner than I'd originally planned. I'm getting bored /frustrated with the 125 and the harbour Bridge Haha

Wait for LAM's to kick in ... will be time for a 400/500 cc bike. ;)

[Lozza2442]

Wait for LAM's to kick in ... will be time for a 400/500 cc bike. ;)

Good plan. I don't really understand how that all works, I haven't needed to know till now. Shall have to do some research.

[FJRider]

Good plan. I don't really understand how that all works, I haven't needed to know till now. Shall have to do some research.

It's based on a low power to weight ratio ... so it's not too bad as a learner may think. A couple of months more of road experience can't hurt your skill level.

There is a few threads on KB ... with the LAM's list available ...

[ducatilover]

May be sooner than I'd originally planned. I'm getting bored /frustrated with the 125 and the harbour Bridge Haha
Don't buy the 250 if you're pissed off with the 125. Buy a real bike, my GN is slightly modified and I'll be happy to get 30hp at the tread out of it...which in the real world is nothing

[allycatz]

I think Ive still got an old GIVI topbox lurking in the garage from ex flattie...not sure if it fits helmets and no longer has the key to lock it but if its still there you can have it. I'll check it out for you

[FJRider]

I think Ive still got an old GIVI topbox lurking in the garage from ex flattie...not sure if it fits helmets and no longer has the key to lock it but if its still there you can have it. I'll check it out for you

There will probably be a number on the lock, easy to source a new key.

[Lozza2442]

I think Ive still got an old GIVI topbox lurking in the garage from ex flattie...not sure if it fits helmets and no longer has the key to lock it but if its still there you can have it. I'll check it out for you

That'd be awesome (if it is there)! With any luck I will be able to source a new key like FJRIDER said. Fj - where would I source a replacement key from if it is lying around? Any size storage is good storage right? Haha

[FJRider]

That'd be awesome (if it is there)! With any luck I will be able to source a new key like FJRIDER said. Fj - where would I source a replacement key from if it is lying around? Any size storage is good storage right? Haha

Most lock-smiths or Givi suppliers.

[Gremlin]

Most lock-smiths or Givi suppliers.
Lock smith... not givi. Can't order specific keys, I tried for a box a little while ago.

[pete376403]

Had one of these top boxes on the KLR. Cost about $50, which is is about what it was worth. Was ok, not water or dust proof. Broke around the mounting points when riding off road. Wouldn't be too hard to reinforce the bottom with glass fibre mat but got an Oxford bag instead.

[TimeOut]

My brother and I have one 5 years old 50,000km only problem with mine is the cord holding the lid from opening right back has broken.
My brothers mounting plate broke, luckly we were only 30km from home and a bit of weld fixed it.

Both are water and dust proof
Silicone spray on the catch will stop it sticking

[HenryDorsetCase]

Has anyone had any experience with these top boxes? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-499362653.htm seems a bit weird they'd only be $40 when they're much more expensive elsewhere.
Wondering if anyone has one/seen one/knows someone who had one/has a second cousin twice removed by marriage who's sisters partners cousin had one and it fell off.

Also, is there such a thing as scooter only top boxes or are they all able to be used on both bikes and scooters? (Sorry if dumb question).

I work in a very girly office and they all look at me like I have the plague when I walk in with my helmet, so thinking a top box may be a good thing to get.
They look at you like that because of the GN ot because of the helmet. B uy a Harley and you will be elbow deep in milf before you know it :-)

[Lozza2442]

They look at you like that because of the GN ot because of the helmet. B uy a Harley and you will be elbow deep in milf before you know it :-)

Hahaha three things re this -

a) They're not old enough to have kids
b) I'm not a lesbian
c) Don't think I'd need a harley to help me pull the ladies, I'm sure I could do it regardless of bike.

[ducatilover]

c) Don't think I'd need a harley to help me pull the ladies, I'm sure I could do it regardless of bike.

Nobody can pull on a GN125. It's a known fact

[Lozza2442]

Nobody can pull on a GN125. It's a known fact

Point being, why would you need any bike to help you pull?

And most women have no idea about bikes. For all most of them know it's a huge bike!

Mutter mutter ...Something about small penis size and big bikes... mutter mutter.

[ducatilover]

Point being, why would you need any bike to help you pull?

And most women have no idea about bikes. For all most of them know it's a huge bike!

Mutter mutter ...Something about small penis size and big bikes... mutter mutter.

Actually, my bikes aren't big, nor do they get used to pull :D I've got chloroform for that :bleh:

I must need a bigger bike?
And sarcasm font

[Lozza2442]

Actually, my bikes aren't big, nor do they get used to pull :D I've got chloroform for that :bleh:

I must need a bigger bike?
And sarcasm font

Why bother with the bigger bike when chloroform is working so well? :nya:

Also - sarcasm font.


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[ducatilover]

Why bother with the bigger bike when chloroform is working so well? :nya:

Also - sarcasm font.


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Insecurities of course :D

Agreed.
;)

[Lozza2442]

Insecurities of course :D

Agreed.
;)

Seems somewhat relevant to our conversation.... And I just find it funny
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[ducatilover]

Seems somewhat relevant to our conversation.... And I just find it funny


:lol: Awesome

Unfortunately any girl I'll be picking up with my GN is something like this
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[Lozza2442]

:lol: Awesome

Unfortunately any girl I'll be picking up with my GN is something like this
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This -
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If you haven't seen the video. Watch it! - http://www.wetpaint.com/jersey-shore/articles/snooki-reads-a-mean-tweet-that-begins-if-you-climbed-inside-snookis-vagina-video

It's not bad or anything. Just celebrities reading out mean tweets about themselves.

[ducatilover]

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup Interesting to see how some of them take it!

[GrayWolf]

Lozza From memory you may need to shave the entry slots if you don't use their plate to mount.

If she has to 'shave her entry slot(s)'??? Pics are a must :banana:

[hayd3n]

Nobody can pull on a GN125. It's a known fact

my honda pulls or does it tug??