cortinaman
27-07-06, 01:04 PM
Greetings!
Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm sure a mod will move it if not.
Been reading all posts regarding luggage, but can't quite find what I'm looking for.
Thing is:
To save money and help the rain forest :oops: I'm using my bike as much as possible instead of my old Range Rover (which I love to bits). Please don't make me qote it's milage :shock: Obviously I need to carry things with me now and then, like a laptop, clothes and a few tools for work. Or just general stuff for whichever reason after work. And before someone comes along and tells me I "don't need to bring my laptop, I can lock it in the drawer": Yes, I actually do need to bring it. Anyway, so far I've used a waterproof bicycle bag strapped to the pillion seat, but I need something bigger and preferably something I can just throw stuff into. A top box would fit my needs nicely. Yes I know, it affects handling and looks ugly. The ugly part doesn't bother me so much as it's behind me, but I'm a bit concerned about the handling.
I've had a look on the net and so far Kappa (http://www.kappamoto.com/eng/tua_moto.asp?marca=SUZUKI&modello=191) (the cheap Givi) and SHAD (http://www.shad.es/) (uses a flash control so I can't link to model spesific page) are the contenders.
I like the flexibility of the Kappa system (it's almost a Givi remember), but the mounting seems to be extremely high up, and possibly far back - it's kinda hard to tell from the image.
http://upload4.postimage.org/705526/Kappa_fitting.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/705526/photo_hosting.html)
The Shad seems to be mounted in a better postion and because it uses the grabrail mounings it has a shorter unsuspended arm and I suspect it sits tighter and won't break as easily from metal fatigue.
http://upload4.postimage.org/705560/Shad_fitting.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/705560/photo_hosting.html)
Has anyone tried Kappa or Shad, or would you recommend some other brand? I don't see myself fitting side boxes. It would be nice it the system allowed adding them later, but it's not important. The important thing is to get the box as low and far up front as possible.
regards
Frode
Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm sure a mod will move it if not.
Been reading all posts regarding luggage, but can't quite find what I'm looking for.
Thing is:
To save money and help the rain forest :oops: I'm using my bike as much as possible instead of my old Range Rover (which I love to bits). Please don't make me qote it's milage :shock: Obviously I need to carry things with me now and then, like a laptop, clothes and a few tools for work. Or just general stuff for whichever reason after work. And before someone comes along and tells me I "don't need to bring my laptop, I can lock it in the drawer": Yes, I actually do need to bring it. Anyway, so far I've used a waterproof bicycle bag strapped to the pillion seat, but I need something bigger and preferably something I can just throw stuff into. A top box would fit my needs nicely. Yes I know, it affects handling and looks ugly. The ugly part doesn't bother me so much as it's behind me, but I'm a bit concerned about the handling.
I've had a look on the net and so far Kappa (http://www.kappamoto.com/eng/tua_moto.asp?marca=SUZUKI&modello=191) (the cheap Givi) and SHAD (http://www.shad.es/) (uses a flash control so I can't link to model spesific page) are the contenders.
I like the flexibility of the Kappa system (it's almost a Givi remember), but the mounting seems to be extremely high up, and possibly far back - it's kinda hard to tell from the image.
http://upload4.postimage.org/705526/Kappa_fitting.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/705526/photo_hosting.html)
The Shad seems to be mounted in a better postion and because it uses the grabrail mounings it has a shorter unsuspended arm and I suspect it sits tighter and won't break as easily from metal fatigue.
http://upload4.postimage.org/705560/Shad_fitting.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/705560/photo_hosting.html)
Has anyone tried Kappa or Shad, or would you recommend some other brand? I don't see myself fitting side boxes. It would be nice it the system allowed adding them later, but it's not important. The important thing is to get the box as low and far up front as possible.
regards
Frode