Top box - Trade me

[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

[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/moto...-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