Looking for Advise on Topbox for Indian Scout Bobber 1200CC 2018

[AllanB]

You'll need to check it out further but the Indian USA site appears to have a lot of factory options for you to consider from saddle bags to the solo seat racks. If getting something made that rack looks like a good idea to fit a top-box too.

In theory the NZ dealer could get any of the accessories for you - if something suits you may be able to negotiate something to secure the deal.

https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-...-racks/?page=1


These are good as well I have one. https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/...io-mach-5-pack

[FishieKateikyo]

That's the one. Couldn't remember the name. I was lucky to even remember the Ventura name.

Dold Industires Ltd one of their lads is a KB member

https://www.dold.co.nz/products/Ventura.aspx

I have tried them and they have told me that they don't have bags or any topbox for the scout bobber.

Just A FYI.

I need a top box not just for my laptop, I need to carry food and etc. Also I commute to work with my wife "The Indian Scout Bobber has a clip on and off pillion seat" so I need to carry her lunch and other stuff as well or when my team wants to have shared lunch, I can go out and buy a bunch of food for them. So I really need a topbox for that purpose. I've already checked with Indian Cyclespot, they do have a single sided saddle bag however it's fairly small. I think it's a 5L bag

I've tried some good guys from different metal engineers or welder business and they have told me that I need to get the bike and bring it to their workshop to determine whether they are able to design and build a rack. But I don't want to buy the bike, go to the workshop and for them to tell me that they aren't able to build a custom rack .

[Daffyd]

Hepco & Becker might be worth a try. I had that on my Virago. Best luggage I've ever seen. Don't know if it's available in NZ; it was on the bike when I bought it and the seller imported the whole unit from the UK. I know they've recently come to the Philippines.

I'll try and upload a pic.

[AllanB]

You can buy decent size tank bags.

Whats wrong with a pair of panniers - add a decent size tank bag and you are rolling man.

https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/ca...nk%20bags.aspx

https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/ca.../panniers.aspx

[Coldrider]

You need a standard indian bobber carrier that is made to fit your model. Choose one that is flat across the top. Buy a SW Motech, Givi or Hepco & Becker top box and it's associated adaptor plate. Get the adaptor plate mounted on to the Indian carrier, minimal pissing round job done. That is how all of the top boxes are done. You have to buy its adaptor plate to marry the carrier and top box. The indian carrier bolts straight to your bike as intended. Adaptor to carrier is two flat surfaces with bolts and a plate underneath.
The topboxes lock into the adaptor plate for fast placement and removal, you can buy locks to key them on.

[Coldrider]

The onlly carrier frame option is the black one with 4 struts, not the sissybar type. There is not much clearance between the carrier and the fender. So a plate drilled for the adapter pattern would need to be welded on top of the carrier frame, and the struts gusseted for strenght, they appear to be welded for show.
In my opinion a topbox option would spoil the look of the bobber.