Top Boxes

[mdb]

So wondering what the general thoughts on top boxes are. My Dad has one (on his Bandit) and I've borrowed it a couple of times (to go to Hurricanes games etc). Seems like the height on convenience and practicality .... Plus you can rip them off when not commuting.

[Eurodave]

Yep totally agree, very very usefull round town & they can be removed with the flick of their key
I use an Emgo one, sub $100 & I have mounting plates for it , which are available seperately, on 4 of my various bikes carriers. Note that the Emgo mounting is similar to Givi, but is not interchangable & wont work with their panniers/topboxes

[Edbear]

Got a Givi on special for $99 about 12 months ago or so. ONly use it for trips away, but the bike doesn't notice it's there and it's very handy! Thoroughly recommended!

[Jantar]

I generally use one on my GS1200, as you say great for convenience. Just be careful not to overload it though as it does raise the centre of gravity, and moves the weight distribution rearwards.

[Scorpygirl]

Rhino has a Givi top box and panniers for the Kawasaki GT750. The Top box is great as we can fit both helmets in it. It also has a back rest which makes it comfy for a pillion. The panniers were great in the South Island as we used them like suitcases!!! The tent could be bungied onto the top box. Who's says biking can't be comfy!!! You just have to be slightly minimalist that's all.

[Maha]

I have one, it aint on the bike at the moment, but i will use it when need to.
I have sold my Thundercat mdb, its coming down your way so look out for it, oh btw, a cop now owns it and hes a top bloke......

[mdb]

I have one, it aint on the bike at the moment, but i will use it when need to.
I have sold my Thundercat mdb, its coming down your way so look out for it, oh btw, a cop now owns it and hes a top bloke......

What colour was your Thundercat? Apart from being a GREAT bike I love the fact I almost never see any others. It isn't as common as some other bikes!

[Maha]

Blue with Yellow detail, i had the yellow put on, i got $8k for it, some thought i was asking way to much but didnt think so, had it on trademe, thats where i sold it from

[mdb]

maha man - if you were a Kawasaki man you would probably be rather proud of the number of your last post. As you're not, it is more likely to be meaningless!

[Lou Girardin]

Excellent idea, apart from making you look like a old fart. I've got three, one for day trips two-up, and the other two for holidays. It makes for easy wheelies when they're fully loaded.

[DemonWolf]

Hmmm... What are peoples opinions on there Top boxes.

Which appears to be the best Brand.. for ease of mounting, storage (i.e. how many litres will it hold), style, etc

[Lou Girardin]

Hmmm... What are peoples opinions on there Top boxes.

Which appears to be the best Brand.. for ease of mounting, storage (i.e. how many litres will it hold), style, etc

I like Givi, big range, lots of applications, reasonable cost.
PM for quote.

[vifferman]

Seems like the height on convenience and practicality

"Height" is right. I reckon they'd be better if they were lower and furthererer forwards. And less bobbly.
Otherwise they seem pretty good, I reckon.
Reckon.

Reckon reckon reckon.

[zadok]

I bought the RJays topbox for A$150 all up. The Givi equivalent was 4x that! It's great. I have a plate under the supplied mounting plate for strength.
Do search (K.B) for RJays Topbox for pic's if interested.

[sAsLEX]

I have heard they can cause wobbles at speed? Anyone had this?

Personally I just bungy a backpack to the pillion seat, cost 3.99 for bungy and got the bag free from the bank. Add in a tank bag and thats all you need.