RJAYS TOPBOX

**zadok** · 28th September 2005, 23:00

I fancy a topbox for the GTR. The Givi one will cost in excess of $600. I came accross the RJays 45L for what seems to be a bargain price. Apparently it will vertually bolt straight on. What do you think?
http://www.zpower.com.au/product_inf...roducts_id/557

**Lou Girardin** · 29th September 2005, 08:11

That sounds like a deal. But $600 is a lot for a Givi. we have 45 litre 'Simply' models for around $250.

**bungbung** · 29th September 2005, 08:16

If you go for the Rjays, check the interior points where fasteners enter, and any other exposed screw heads for sharp edges.

If you have a spare helmet bouncing around, you can end up with nasty scratches.

You can remedy this with self-adhesive rubber pieces the same sort of shape as puncture repair patches.

**zadok** · 29th September 2005, 09:47

Originally Posted by bungbung

If you go for the Rjays, check the interior points where fasteners enter, and any other exposed screw heads for sharp edges.

If you have a spare helmet bouncing around, you can end up with nasty scratches.

You can remedy this with self-adhesive rubber pieces the same sort of shape as puncture repair patches.

Thanks, I'll be check to make sure there are no sharp edges exposed.
I did a 'Google' search and amazingly couldn't find any reviews on these suckers. If I go ahead and get one, maybe I'll be the first.

**vifferman** · 29th September 2005, 09:50

Looks alright, albeit kinda like a Givi knockoff.

The thing will be the details; Givi have had a long time to get many/most of the bugs ironed out, so hopefully the RJays version isn't too much of a prototype. Worth a gamble if it saves you serious coin.

**Marmoot** · 29th September 2005, 11:15

Doesn't look like it includes the rack. Does the GIVI include the rack?

Anyway, I need one (hard, lockable) boot for my SP1 but don't have much money. Any idea what my options are? It should fit a helmet at least.

**Lou Girardin** · 29th September 2005, 12:08

Originally Posted by Marmoot

Doesn't look like it includes the rack. Does the GIVI include the rack?

Anyway, I need one (hard, lockable) boot for my SP1 but don't have much money. Any idea what my options are? It should fit a helmet at least.

Givi don't list one for SP1's.

**Marmoot** · 29th September 2005, 14:48

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Givi don't list one for SP1's.

I know....who in their sane mind would list luggage for SP1?

**zadok** · 29th September 2005, 23:23

Originally Posted by Marmoot

Doesn't look like it includes the rack. Does the GIVI include the rack?

Anyway, I need one (hard, lockable) boot for my SP1 but don't have much money. Any idea what my options are? It should fit a helmet at least.

The Givi rack was $152 on it's own! The Rjays I'm told fits straight onto the rack at the GTR back end.

**sels1** · 29th September 2005, 23:51

Originally Posted by zadok

I fancy a topbox

My bike came with one (Givi) I dont care what it looks like, it is soooo useful

**Jantar** · 30th September 2005, 21:21

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Givi don't list one for SP1's.

GIVI do have a universal fitting that adapts to most bikes that GIVI dont have a specialised rack for. Just be aware that the universal fitting does stick out pretty wide. Have a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...light=gs1200ss to see how I fitted GIVI luggage to a bike that wasn't supposed to accept hard luggage.

**zadok** · 5th October 2005, 21:29

Had it fitted on today with a few mod's to the bracket, to match the bolt holes on the bike. Looks tidy. I'm pleased with it.

**Lou Girardin** · 6th October 2005, 11:25

Originally Posted by Jantar

GIVI do have a universal fitting that adapts to most bikes that GIVI dont have a specialised rack for. Just be aware that the universal fitting does stick out pretty wide. Have a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...light=gs1200ss to see how I fitted GIVI luggage to a bike that wasn't supposed to accept hard luggage.

I'm reluctant to recommend universal mounts unless I know they've been fitted to a particular bike.

**zadok** · 23rd February 2006, 22:57

Update: The mounting plate cracked. Supplier replaced it and I have now fitted it with a metal plate under it to give it more strength. Except for the plate cracking, it is a great box.
If anyone buys one, make sure you strengthen the plate first.