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Ladies, Gentleman, Grinch & Scoobs, i seem to be witnessing an alarming new trend in the biking world. One that will shock many, but may not surprise some. I see this act of sheer stupidity occuring more often on my daily commute. Although not dangerous, i still think its rising popularity will bring biking a bad name. I have thought of the implications of it, and i think its quite shocking. I witnessed at least 5, yes 5 instances of it this morning alone. However, i think with a lot of hard work and rallying around from fellow supporters, i think we can stop this totaly pointless and shocking thing from happening, or at least stunt its popularity. What is this heanious scary shocking thing for that i am typing this?
SV's with Top Boxes....DONT DO IT. I Dont care what reason you have, they look crap, get a tail pack ok!
So please do the decent thing, say no to top boxes on SV's. If you have one, then there will be a support group run by myself and Jonboy at the AE07.
All we want you to say is 'Hi, i'm <say name> and i have a top box.
Why am I in the same catagory as Grinch?
Ladies, Gentleman, Grinch & Scoobs, i seem to be witnessing an alarming new trend in the biking world. One that will shock many, but may not surprise some. I see this act of sheer stupidity occuring more often on my daily commute. Although not dangerous, i still think its rising popularity will bring biking a bad name. I have thought of the implications of it, and i think its quite shocking. I witnessed at least 5, yes 5 instances of it this morning alone. However, i think with a lot of hard work and rallying around from fellow supporters, i think we can stop this totaly pointless and shocking thing from happening, or at least stunt its popularity. What is this heanious scary shocking thing for that i am typing this?
SV's with Top Boxes....DONT DO IT. I Dont care what reason you have, they look crap, get a tail pack ok!
So please do the decent thing, say no to top boxes on SV's. If you have one, then there will be a support group run by myself and Jonboy at the AE07.
All we want you to say is 'Hi, i'm <say name> and i have a top box.
And when you do so, it is wise to be wearing your leathers and helmet. We do aim to be a supportive network of friends, but we also aim for the soft, vulnerable parts. Sometimes instincts are stronger than intentions...
Why am I in the same catagory as Grinch?Your are Unique, and Grinch isnt human..hes a Grinch :)
Your are Unique, and Grinch isnt human..hes a Grinch :)
Woohoo... I'm Unique... no wait... not human! Oh... :confused:
Oh well probably true...
Oh and say no to topboxes (look fine of GT750's).
i blame alpinestarshero
+1.
Quick lads, blame him. He's out getting lunch then has lectures this aft. By the time he comes back it'll all be official & we can get the pitchforks out!
Sod off*!! :p ;) :p :p :p :p :lol: :lol: Its my bike and Ill top box if I want to. :p :smt003
Sorry but unfortunately for me, practicality has to take precedence over aesthetics. I never had the luxury to do otherwise. Not that I have an SV anymore anyhow** :( :p
Anyone for a pro-topbox support group to deal with the harrassment you get for having one? ;) :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
*this post is in no way entirely serious ** well except this bit which was. :smt003
Edit: I'll blame alpinsestarhero too, though I may have had my topbox on the SV before he did... :p :D
Sod off*!! :p ;) :p :p :p :p :lol: :lol: Its my bike and Ill top box if I want to. :p :smt003
Sorry but unfortunately for me, practicality has to take precedence over aesthetics. I never had the luxury to do otherwise. Not that I have an SV anymore anyhow** :( :p
Anyone for a pro-topbox support group to deal with the harrassment you get for having one? ;) :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
*this post is in no way entirely serious ** well except this bit which was. :smt003
Edit: I'll blame alpinsestarhero too, though I may have had my topbox on the SV before he did... :p :D
Its ok Lyn, its ok, we can help you, youa re showing classic signs of Posthonda purchse syndrome, come into our group and we will rid you off these feelings towards your beloved topbox.
Its ok Lyn, its ok, we can help you, youa re showing classic signs of Posthonda purchse syndrome, come into our group and we will rid you off these feelings towards your beloved topbox.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
you know.. Im getting the urge to have the hard luggage put on the CBF... :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 Is this hondaitis? ;)
Anyone fancy a game of Topbox Pinyata?
Goddamn, that actually sounds like quite a lot of fun. One biker with a topbox full of goodies rides off, three bikers with baseball bats chase, mayhem ensues...
Anyone got a topbox I can borrow for AR07?
Anyone fancy a game of Topbox Pinyata?
Goddamn, that actually sounds like quite a lot of fun. One biker with a topbox full of goodies rides off, three bikers with baseball bats chase, mayhem ensues...
Anyone got a topbox I can borrow for AR07?
Now I have a bike and can go.... yes there will be at least one top box in attendance :lol: :lol: :lol:
Now I have a bike and can go.... yes there will be at least one top box in attendance :lol: :lol: :lol:
But are you willing to fill it with sweeties and have us all chase you with baseball bats?
I notice how Pigbunk volunteered himself to get a beating from the baseball bats.
Well done that man :thumbsup:
I notice how Pigbunk volunteered himself to get a beating from the baseball bats.
Well done that man :thumbsup:
You'll have to catch me first! And it's strictly hitting the top-box only. If I split open, sweets don't come out...
You'll have to catch me first! And it's strictly hitting the top-box only. If I split open, sweets don't come out...
I seem to remember you made a post recently about intention vs instinct??
Surely if you fall off then the top-box gets damaged in the fall? :rolleyes:
I seem to remember you made a post recently about intention vs instinct??
Surely if you fall off then the top-box gets damaged in the fall? :rolleyes:
Hmm, maybe I haven't thought this through as thoroughly as I should...
Thanks for the warning Baph, I may have regretted inventing a new Danger Sport...:smt075
mental note to self: STFU. It's more fun that way!
mental note to self: STFU. It's more fun that way!
Don't worry, I have a very bad short term memory for some reason. Bring the idea up subtly in another thread and I'll volunteer again...
Don't worry, I have a very bad short term memory for some reason. Bring the idea up subtly in another thread and I'll volunteer again...
note to self.. bring baseball bat to soho on Friday ;) :smt067
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=87275
Anyone wanna chip in and buy it for me? It's for a curvy, but I'm sure enough gaffer tape and cable ties could get it together...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
you know.. Im getting the urge to have the hard luggage put on the CBF... :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 :smt003 Is this hondaitis? ;)
Noooooooooo, Ok lads, shes got this reeeeeeeal bad, looks like its going to be intensive therapy!!! *Romve top box Pigbunk* I'll hold Lyn still!
Its ok Lyn, trust us, we know what we are doing
SoulKiss
23-04-07, 01:22 PM
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=87275
You mean the thread by Silent - the notorious Top Box pusher ?????
Just say no kids !!!!
Zero Tolerance for pushers is how it should be :P
David
You mean the thread by Silent - the notorious Top Box pusher ?????
Just say no kids !!!!
Zero Tolerance for pushers is how it should be :P
David
I only want one for top box pinyata shenanigans! That's all!
I don't have a 'Box problem, I can give up any time I want...
Steelman
23-04-07, 01:24 PM
It is a problem - have to agree that top boxes spoil the lines, but tank bags are pain in the proverbials for everyday use, especially as I seem to use a lot more fuel than others in the Org :smt003
I am still exploring the possibilities of the engine in my new ride tho' :cool:
What luggage preferences do people have for an SV?
It is a problem - have to agree that top boxes spoil the lines, but tank bags are pain in the proverbials for everyday use, especially as I seem to use a lot more fuel than others in the Org :smt003
I am still exploring the possibilities of the engine in my new ride tho' :cool:
What luggage preferences do people have for an SV?If you need lugguage, you are taking too much stuff. Its for holidays and stuff ;)
Tail pack is whats needed.
It is a problem - have to agree that top boxes spoil the lines, but tank bags are pain in the proverbials for everyday use, especially as I seem to use a lot more fuel than others in the Org :smt003
I am still exploring the possibilities of the engine in my new ride tho' :cool:
What luggage preferences do people have for an SV?
I ride with a tankbag almost every day. If it's uncomfortable for you, strap it to the pillion seat instead ;)
If you need lugguage, you are taking too much stuff. Its for holidays and stuff ;)
Tail pack is whats needed.
If I'm travelling light, tank bag or backpack. If I'm travelling heavy, tank bag, Oxford throw over panniers, backpack and stuff on the back seat with a bungee net!
Filipe M.
23-04-07, 01:30 PM
I ride with a... erm... better not then.
Steelman
23-04-07, 01:35 PM
If you need lugguage, you are taking too much stuff. Its for holidays and stuff ;)
Tail pack is whats needed.
Unfortunately I have to carry around what seems like half a ton of papers and/or laptop for everyday use when commuting, but certainly don't want fixed boxes/panniers on the SV ;)
ASM-Forever
23-04-07, 02:26 PM
Placing all blame squarely on Matt's shoulders seems fair to me, particularly as he has comitted the arch sin of 'boxing' a yellow curvy......now where is that generator and the croc clips that attach perfectly to human genitals.
Just for the record i will supply the hardware.....perhaps someone with more 'expertise' in this area..bluesteel????....would kindly volunteer :)
All in the name of aversion therapy of course!
Does sv650.org have any stickers going (i.e. sv650.org ones)?
My TOPBOX needs some stickers, and .org ones would kick ass
Matt
public stoning at the AR07 ?
ASM-Forever
23-04-07, 02:31 PM
Is that fair on the stones???
public stoning at the AR07 ?
From what he's said, he won't be at the AR.
Filipe M.
23-04-07, 03:15 PM
From what he's said, he won't be at the AR.
Chicken!
From what he's said, he won't be at the AR.
Neither will we...................we'll be on holiday in Austria with our tank bag, panniers and TOP BOX!
So does anyone want to try hitting me with a stick? Huh? Come on...............I'll fight you with one hand tied behind me back:smt003
slark01
23-04-07, 05:00 PM
I thought top boxes were for pizza couriers or old people to put their tuna fish butties in:smt102
ASM-Forever
23-04-07, 05:31 PM
I thought top boxes were for pizza couriers or old people to put their tuna fish butties in:smt102
You thought right;)
I thought top boxes were for pizza couriers or old people to put their tuna fish butties in:smt102
We really need a dozey smiley like visordowns on here. ;) :p :lol:
A topbox is a little more secure [as in leaving stuff on the bike] than a tailpack and very useful. While others walk around with their gear I can carry change of clothes and lock my gear away a little more securely than in a tailpack. And it sat more securely on the bike too... but then I have bad history with bungees :(
Oh and I can do far more shopping too... cos at Xmas, I have the top box, tailpack, panniers, tank bag and rucksack for the xmas shop. Who says you cant carry loads on bikes? :p :smt003
You thought right;)
Nope he thought wrong. Next SV I get [contemplating in a year or so a curvy for some vtwin fun to compliment the CBF] will get one fitted straight away too :smt003
Steelman
23-04-07, 07:48 PM
Used to have Krausers on a Bee Emm years ago and it was astonishing how much we could pack into those - like two Tardis's :)
All Honda's should have Topbox's fitted as standard. I mean why else does anyone buy a Honda apart from being a work horse and carry stupid load of stuff. :lol:
They arn't any good at anything else. :roll:
Beaniebike
23-04-07, 08:00 PM
Hi. I'm Beanie, and I have a top box. I'm sorry. I do agree that they are fairly ugly, and I on;y use it when absolutely necessary - like if I take the bike into work. I gotta say though, that it's worth it cos the amount of street cred that Miss Currie gets is unbelieveable!:flower:
ASM-Forever
23-04-07, 08:56 PM
A topbox is a little more secure [as in leaving stuff on the bike] than a tailpack and very useful. While others walk around with their gear I can carry change of clothes and lock my gear away a little more securely than in a tailpack
Your missing the point....if you walk around in leathers/carry a helmet not only do you attract envious stares, but it helps you attract tail :p
Oh and I can do far more shopping too... cos at Xmas, I have the top box, tailpack, panniers, tank bag and rucksack for the xmas shop. Who says you cant carry loads on bikes? :p :smt003
Once again the point has been missed....why make one embaressing journey, overloaded with candy canes and such like, when you can make several and look good in the progress.
All Honda's should have Topbox's fitted as standard. I mean why else does anyone buy a Honda apart from being a work horse and carry stupid load of stuff. :lol:
They arn't any good at anything else. :roll:
Hmph Depends on the bike... I can assure you the Biffer is very, very, very good at many things aside from carrying stuff - the topbox is still in storage so not used it so far. :p :lol: :D
Once again the point has been missed....why make one embaressing journey, overloaded with candy canes and such like, when you can make several and look good in the progress.
erm because then I only have one trip to Tescos? so while youre merrily going backwards and forwards, Ill be off out riding the bike and having fun. Are you really sure Im the one missing the point? :geek: :lol:
Originally Posted by BigApe http://forums.sv650.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1169335#post1169335)
All Honda's should have Topbox's fitted as standard. I mean why else does anyone buy a Honda apart from being a work horse and carry stupid load of stuff. :lol:
They arn't any good at anything else. :roll:
Then posted by lynw
Hmph Depends on the bike... I can assure you the Biffer is very, very, very good at many things aside from carrying stuff - the topbox is still in storage so not used it so far. :razz: :lol: :grin:
Yeah I was kinda trying to wind up those Honda sportsbike type riders, but guess I'm not going to get a bite today. :lol:
Yeah I was kinda trying to wind up those Honda sportsbike type riders, but guess I'm not going to get a bite today. :lol:
Its ok... I dont care... Im still grinning madly... nothings diminishing this really great feeling... cast away :lol:
Besides sorting out the cans at the moment... a pair of Scorpions may soon be on order :p :D
Its ok... I dont care... Im still grinning madly... nothings diminishing this really great feeling... cast away :lol:
Besides sorting out the cans at the moment... a pair of Scorpions may soon be on order :p :D
Tasty. :lol:
Tasty. :lol:
The credit cards looking very nervous what with the cans, a new lid to get, a trip to Scotland on the horizon very shortly (hopefully), gap insurance to sort out :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thank heavens the 600 service is free :lol: :lol: :lol:
Jelster
24-04-07, 10:18 PM
Yeah I was kinda trying to wind up those Honda sportsbike type riders, but guess I'm not going to get a bite today. :lol:
http://www.thelensflare.com/large/pacman_668.jpg
Jelster
25-04-07, 08:39 AM
The credit cards looking very nervous what with the cans, a new lid to get, a trip to Scotland on the horizon very shortly (hopefully), gap insurance to sort out :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thank heavens the 600 service is free :lol: :lol: :lol:
Lyn,
I think you have a very limited time to sort out gap insurance, like just a couple of weeks, because after that, the bike is considered "used", if you see what I mean.
I did the same thing with my car btw... Wasn't spending all that money so that I lose half of it if some idiot raer ends me :smt022
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Cloggsy
25-04-07, 08:47 AM
That is just horrible... It is sickening to know what some SV riders are prepared to do to their machines... They want locking up :!:
http://bad.eserver.org/issues/2004/71/gotojail.gif
Lyn,
I think you have a very limited time to sort out gap insurance, like just a couple of weeks, because after that, the bike is considered "used", if you see what I mean.
I did the same thing with my car btw... Wasn't spending all that money so that I lose half of it if some idiot raer ends me :smt022
.
90 - 120 days on some policies Im looking at online. Dealer policy was £395. The online RTI insurance for bikes with a couple companies is around the £150 mark for the 3 years. But its definitely being done asap ie today ie now :lol: :lol:
454697819
25-04-07, 10:07 AM
it insures the short fall in a payout between the write off value and the new bike cost should the bike be written off early in its life.
So Buy for 5k,
written off at 3 months old
payout = £4500
gap ins covers the extra 500 to buy a new one again
Anyone fancy a game of Topbox Pinyata?
Goddamn, that actually sounds like quite a lot of fun. One biker with a topbox full of goodies rides off, three bikers with baseball bats chase, mayhem ensues...
Anyone got a topbox I can borrow for AR07?
Excellent idea and you wont get hurt...much, I fully support this sport
it insures the short fall in a payout between the write off value and the new bike cost should the bike be written off early in its life.
So Buy for 5k,
written off at 3 months old
payout = £4500
gap ins covers the extra 500 to buy a new one again
£125 for 3 years with axa via surfandprotect. Though had to provide the car2cover quote to get their match and provide evidence they do actually cover bikes.
But yes the gap insurance works on principle that most insurers tend to depreciate by 15% pa on average. So the CBF would get a value at less than Ive paid for it/financed it. If anything happens, the shortfall between the insurance value and the invoice [I have return to invoice rather than the finance gap] will be paid to me. Makes sense to me that for less than £50 per year Im covered for that difference during the lifetime of the finance at least.
DanAbnormal
25-04-07, 11:05 AM
One word, rucksack.
Okay so technically two words put together.......or is it?
Anyway, Bag on your back.
..........No wait, that's 4 words. Oh bugger it.
Alpinestarhero
25-04-07, 07:07 PM
why are you all against top boxes?! my 45 litre Givi has transformed my SV from a fun bike to a fun and practical bike!!!!
Who's with me? :grin: :rambo:
Matt
Alpinestarhero
25-04-07, 07:15 PM
We really need a dozey smiley like visordowns on here. ;) :p :lol:
A topbox is a little more secure [as in leaving stuff on the bike] than a tailpack and very useful. While others walk around with their gear I can carry change of clothes and lock my gear away a little more securely than in a tailpack. And it sat more securely on the bike too... but then I have bad history with bungees :(
Oh and I can do far more shopping too... cos at Xmas, I have the top box, tailpack, panniers, tank bag and rucksack for the xmas shop. Who says you cant carry loads on bikes? :p :smt003
Nope he thought wrong. Next SV I get [contemplating in a year or so a curvy for some vtwin fun to compliment the CBF] will get one fitted straight away too :smt003
This woman is now my best friend on the .org :grin: We stand united lyn!!!
Matt
One word, rucksack.
Okay so technically two words put together.......or is it?
Anyway, Bag on your back.
..........No wait, that's 4 words. Oh bugger it.
Frankly, I wouldnt like to come off wearing a rucksack. At least when the bikes slid down the road, me following it I know the contents in the top box were secure and not likely to cause me a back injury for landing and sliding on them :p
why are you all against top boxes?! my 45 litre Givi has transformed my SV from a fun bike to a fun and practical bike!!!!
Who's with me? :grin: :rambo: Matt
Me. Everyone else is a shallow, image obsessed biker.... ;) :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: they probably have cars as well and dont appreciate for those of us 2 wheels is the only form of transport, we NEED practicality beyond anything else :grin:
This woman is now my best friend on the .org :grin: We stand united lyn!!! Matt
Yep. Anyone want to buy my givi rack and join this elite minority? :grin:
!!!!
Who's with me? :grin: :rambo:
Matt
Yep. Anyone want to buy my givi rack and join this elite minority? :grin: NO
Filipe M.
26-04-07, 10:07 AM
Yep. Anyone want to buy my givi rack and join this elite minority? :grin:
Pointy or curvy? 8-[
Alpinestarhero
26-04-07, 10:18 AM
Pointy or curvy? 8-[
I guess we can let anyone in, can't we lyn? If your with us, your with us!!!
Matt
Everyone else is a shallow, image obsessed biker.... ;) :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: they probably have cars as well and dont appreciate for those of us 2 wheels is the only form of transport, we NEED practicality beyond anything else :grin:
Hey now! I technically don't have a car to use (and when I do, I despise it, the ONLY reason I'll drive or sit in the thing is because I can't balance all the kids on the back of the bike yet).
I still wouldn't dream of putting a top box on my bike!
Pointy or curvy? 8-[
Filipe, get your hands out of those gloveboxes, that burgman is doing funny things with your head!
STOP THE MADNESS
I even captured a CBR600F last night with the ugliest top box in the world. Stop it now.
Alpinestarhero
26-04-07, 10:33 AM
STOP THE MADNESS
I even captured a CBR600F last night with the ugliest top box in the world. Stop it now.
What did you do with the captured cbr600?
Matt
What did you do with the captured cbr600?
Matt
Hopefully the only thing you could do with any bike fitted with a top box (with the exception of a GoldWing)... dumped it in a river! :rolleyes:
Alpinestarhero
26-04-07, 10:38 AM
Hopefully the only thing you could do with any bike fitted with a top box (with the exception of a GoldWing)... dumped it in a river! :rolleyes:
Such a waste!
I'd gladley take a CBR600 with a fitted top-box. I'll have a family of them going.
Duke 1098 with a 52 litre jobbie, anyone?
*runs*
Matt
Pointy or curvy? 8-[
Curvy. Do you a good deal if you want it :D :thumbsup:
I guess we can let anyone in, can't we lyn? If your with us, your with us!!! Matt
True, its a very select band of bikers :cool:
Hey now! I technically don't have a car to use (and when I do, I despise it, the ONLY reason I'll drive or sit in the thing is because I can't balance all the kids on the back of the bike yet).
Technically dont have a car??? :rolleyes: :confused: Sorry, theres a major difference between having one but choosing not to use it unless you have to and not having one in the first place. No bloody technicality about me not having one and needing the SV to have a degree of practicality. ;) :p :D
Duke 1098 with a 52 litre jobbie, anyone?
*runs*
Ill see you the Duke, and raise you an MV Augusta...
*runs even faster than Matt* :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
PS. Viney, even I agreed that topbox on the CBR was naff. Some do look really bad, others arent as bad - my Givi didnt look too bad on the SV but that square box thing on the CBR would have done. Dont condemn us all by someones bad taste :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Dont condemn us all by our bad taste :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
And why the hell not? :p
Alpinestarhero
26-04-07, 11:51 AM
Ill see you the Duke, and raise you an MV Augusta...
*runs even faster than Matt* :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hehehe :thumbsup:
Well i'll raise it even farther....RC30 with top box? No...wait....not even I would perform that kind of evil!
Matt
Filipe M.
26-04-07, 11:54 AM
NR750.
Already gone before someone has a fit.
Top-boxes should be illegal.
End of.
Alpinestarhero
26-04-07, 12:09 PM
NR750.
Already gone before someone has a fit.
lol
Possible, the NR750 was as heavy as a tourer i believe....
Vyrus is my next suggestion..
Matt
Vyrus is my next suggestion..
Matt, see your other thread, buy me a Vyrus & I'll put a top box on it to see what it looks like.
Can't gurantee it'll stay longer than 30secs mind.
What did you do with the captured cbr600?
MattSet it free without the top box (and slapped the owner around a bit until he saw sense). It was like a new spring lamb it was, bounding around at high speed bless it.
We can arrange for your bike to come in and be sheared. You know it makes sense
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