what topbox to get

I'm planning on buying a new SV650(unfaired) as with the 0% finance it seems so much easier than finding a used one you like.

Going to use my bike for commuting and need to look at getting a topbox. Want to get a givi one but have no idea what size or anything. Think I might get it through the dealer when I buy the bike. Think they spoil the look of a bike but am getting one because it's practical. So do want it to fit the bike (not too big). Is 35 litres a good size? Does my helmet fit into one of them? Is that a mono-rack? and mono topbox?? I don't know i'm new to the world of topboxes.

Anything else which is useful to know?

And in general what could I ask them 'to throw in for free' when I go and buy the bike?

[SoulKiss]

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even a bin-bag bungied to the pillion seat is better than a top-box

and dont listen to Alpinestar Hero

I believe that you can get an OEM rack that goes on instead of the rear seat. Great idea IMO. If you went with that option it might limit the size of your box

I want to keep my rear seat (for luggage space for touring), also my leg will get stuck. So just looking for the 'normal' set up.

Anything thats not wider than you or the bike, that way effects filtering 0%

Top box are great idea ,im a central london courier and its essential for me,but i don't see wat the big deal is? givi monokey have a 1 button release so when u do go rideing for fun its removed in about 5 seconds?

Don't listen to these weekend warriors to much ,much better than carrying on ur back , or side panniers which fall apart after wacking cars/lorries after a while

Givi are proberly the best, kappa sligthly cheaper and good to, but i would go with givi , very hard wearing stuff

If you want 35 litres capacity for commuting without spoiling the look of your bike, then how about a Kriega R35 rucksack instead?

http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...?ProductID=530

Originally Posted by wow

Think they spoil the look of a bike but am getting one because it's practical.

And in general what could I ask them 'to throw in for free' when I go and buy the bike?

I understand where your comming from. The practical outweighs the aesthetics (sp?) I had one years ago when I went to college and I needed it.

The best things to ask for are items that may cost you a fair bit but the dealer very little. If you ask for a top box, you may get him to agree but not give you the choice of type, you could end up with the worse type that you find bolted on the the rear of a scooter. Asking him to fit one for free is another matter. You could ask him for a secure Tax holder, a tank pad or discount (25%) on kit when bought at the same time as the bike.

Originally Posted by Twinny

Don't listen to these weekend warriors to much ,much better than carrying on ur back , or side panniers which fall apart after wacking cars/lorries after a while

Weekend warrior I commute too, and my bike sees more mileage a month than most do in a year!

I still think top boxes are horrid, but it's horses for courses. Personally, I'd just live with stuff strapped to the pillion seat (and have done that countless times).

Originally Posted by wyrdness

If you want 35 litres capacity for commuting without spoiling the look of your bike, then how about a Kriega R35 rucksack instead?

http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...?ProductID=530

Please never ever ever ever strap anything hard to your back, even if you wear a back protector. The result of falling off the bike with a hard object strapped to you (eg, laptop) really isn't worth thinking about.

The only case I can think of that warrants a topbox, is a student type that NEEDS to carry large binder files etc (aka, Alpinestarhero)

Originally Posted by Baph

Please never ever ever ever strap anything hard to your back, even if you wear a back protector. The result of falling off the bike with a hard object strapped to you (eg, laptop) really isn't worth thinking about.

My kriega normally contains gym kit, towel, jeans and packed lunch. I leave my trainers at work.

Don't want to spoil your fun but perhaps it's worth setting up another thread for the pros and cons of rucksacks and the aesthetics of a topbox. Been there seen it all on forums.

I'm simply asking for advice on a topbox. Have made the choice already. Hope you understand. Thanks to everyone who has answered my question. Also to the person who has PMed me with advice.