Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat - SV650.org

L3nny · 27-04-10, 04:55 PM

I have probably asked more questions about my new Fireblade on here than I ever did about my SV but all the Fireblade forums are rubbish and most are American so, as I know a lot of orgers have done it to their SV. Do you think it would be wise to attempt to fit a top box to the pillion seat of the blade?

I don't still have the SV to compare it to but it looks like the pillion seat on the blade is a bit smaller and more rounded than the one on the SV which means it may be less stable. Here are some pics so you get the idea.

I will need to buy some hefty nuts and bolts. Anyone know a cheap place to get these from?

Here is what the finished article will look like. Beautiful isn't it? Am I mad for thinking this will be a good idea or is it going to end in tears and me running around the French Autoroutes looking for my undies.

JamesMio · 27-04-10, 07:53 PM

I now sit here, thanking my lucky stars that you didn't buy my blade!!

Ye gods man, what are you thinking!?!?!

L3nny · 27-04-10, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesMio

I now sit here, thanking my lucky stars that you didn't buy my blade!!

Ye gods man, what are you thinking!?!?!

It's what all the cool kids are doing these days mate. You just need to get down wiv it.

Worst thing is, if I had bought a 954 I could've got a givi rack. But sadly they don't do one for the 929.

27-04-10, 08:16 PM

eeeeekk yav wrecked ya bike!

27-04-10, 08:40 PM

You dont need it with the size of the boot on that there 'blade son !!!!

andrewsmith · 27-04-10, 08:46 PM

a venturi rack may have been a better plan of attack

L3nny · 27-04-10, 08:48 PM

Not really sold on the Venturi system, it's just very expensive soft luggage.

I haven't fitted it yet, in the pics it's just resting on the top.

I am going away for a week so need a bit more space than the normal under seat storage. Undecided on weather to tty and fit the box or just stick with throw over panniers.

andrewsmith · 27-04-10, 08:49 PM

panniers and kriega tail pack all the way

27-04-10, 08:51 PM

What about the Monster Tail Pack?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorc..._Pack/482/3305

L3nny · 27-04-10, 09:01 PM

I've already got soft panniers and a tank bag which are okay but I wanted something I can lock so if I pass something interesting on my travels I can stop and go for a wander without worrying about whether the luggage is safe.

I know a top box still isn't that safe but really important stuff I can cary with me in a small tank bag and leave all my clothes and stuff locked onto the bike.

Plus I don't really have the cash to buy anothing else.

27-04-10, 04:55 PM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat I have probably asked more questions about my new Fireblade on here than I ever did about my SV but all the Fireblade forums are rubbish and most are American so, as I know a lot of orgers have done it to their SV. Do you think it would be wise to attempt to fit a top box to the pillion seat of the blade? I don't still have the SV to compare it to but it looks like the pillion seat on the blade is a bit smaller and more rounded than the one on the SV which means it may be less stable. Here are some pics so you get the idea. I will need to buy some hefty nuts and bolts. Anyone know a cheap place to get these from? Here is what the finished article will look like. Beautiful isn't it? Am I mad for thinking this will be a good idea or is it going to end in tears and me running around the French Autoroutes looking for my undies. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

27-04-10, 07:53 PM	#2
JamesMio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland's Deep South Posts: 1,461	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat I now sit here, thanking my lucky stars that you didn't buy my blade!! Ye gods man, what are you thinking!?!?! __________________ "That **** on the push-bike." Creatomatic

27-04-10, 08:16 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat eeeeekk yav wrecked ya bike!

27-04-10, 08:40 PM	#5
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat You dont need it with the size of the boot on that there 'blade son !!!!

27-04-10, 08:46 PM	#6
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat a venturi rack may have been a better plan of attack __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

27-04-10, 08:48 PM	#7
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat Not really sold on the Venturi system, it's just very expensive soft luggage. I haven't fitted it yet, in the pics it's just resting on the top. I am going away for a week so need a bit more space than the normal under seat storage. Undecided on weather to tty and fit the box or just stick with throw over panniers. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

27-04-10, 08:49 PM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat panniers and kriega tail pack all the way __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

27-04-10, 08:51 PM	#9
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat What about the Monster Tail Pack? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorc..._Pack/482/3305

27-04-10, 09:01 PM	#10
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Top Box on Fireblade Pillion seat I've already got soft panniers and a tank bag which are okay but I wanted something I can lock so if I pass something interesting on my travels I can stop and go for a wander without worrying about whether the luggage is safe. I know a top box still isn't that safe but really important stuff I can cary with me in a small tank bag and leave all my clothes and stuff locked onto the bike. Plus I don't really have the cash to buy anothing else. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure Last edited by L3nny; 27-04-10 at 09:06 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Black pillion seat cowl and pillion grab rail off K8	Nobbylad	For Sale - SV's and SV related items	3	23-12-09 11:05 AM
pillion seat for K7	malks	For Sale - SV's and SV related items	0	01-10-09 03:04 PM
Pillion seat	larigos	Bikes - Talk & Issues	5	25-07-09 09:00 AM
Pillion Seat & can	barryrs	Stuff Wanted	4	30-03-07 06:49 PM
pillion seat and a silver seat cowl for K3	lukemillar	Stuff Wanted	2	08-02-06 06:01 PM