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06-06-13, 08:04 PM
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Which topbox?
Hi all
Change in job now means I will probably need a topbox. Now having never owned one before I have no idea whats the best makes, are they secure enough to leave items left in them while parked up etc e.g helmet Any advice would be welcome as I will probably be looking at buying one sometime this week or next week |
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07-06-13, 07:35 AM
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Re: Which topbox?
For an SV?
Kappa/Giving rack and 30 litre top box are grand for general use. |
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07-06-13, 10:25 AM
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Re: Which topbox?
What sort of helmet? Some of the flip-front-with-built-in-sun-visor jobbies are bigger than a standard full face. Before you decide take your lid into a shop with display items and try them for size.
My V46 Givi takes two normal full face lids easily.
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07-06-13, 11:11 AM
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Re: Which topbox?
Yes it would be for a pointy k3. I plan on leaving my full face lid in there but has anyone ever had any problems with it being broken into?
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07-06-13, 11:53 AM
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I have left a helmet in topbox for years with no issue. I have carriedcomputer, camera etc however I would not leave these items un-attended. When Ihave been away overnight, I would take topbox inside where I was staying. It isprobably a bit like airport luggage. Expensive looking kit might be moretempting than cheap and cheerful. SMcG in (very) sunny Glasgow |
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08-06-13, 01:01 AM
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Re: Which topbox?
Never had a problem with anyone breaking into my box, I like Givi boxes and the 30L is the most reasonable size, nothing wrong with the bigger ones, just 30L is ideal.
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08-06-13, 03:31 AM
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Re: Which topbox?
Frame of ref.
45ltr box  35ltr box  29ltr box 
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08-06-13, 05:00 PM
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Thnx rictus for the pics. Do you ever have trouble filtering with the larger box
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08-06-13, 05:49 PM
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Re: Which topbox?
if they want it they will have it.
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08-06-13, 06:30 PM
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