Top Box - SV650.org

NAPA121 · 11-09-06, 11:19 AM

I know it's frowned upon to have a top box but it's certainly easier than soft luggage.

I have oxford sports luggage and although it's ok I think for my daily commute I would like to get a top box?

Any suggestions?

I would like one than is relativaly easy to install/unistall. I'm lucky as I dont really have to worry about security too much. It's just the ease of carrying that I need.

Do I have to get a frame or do they have one that fits onto the pillian? Givi do good boxes but are they the best for the SV?

Cheers
Wheelie

TSM · 11-09-06, 11:33 AM

buy a top box and a spare rear seat, bolt the two together, that way you can remove it easly without any signs that you have a top box and replace it with a normal seat.

11-09-06, 11:36 AM

I have a givi monorack on the SV.

Good points: easyish to fit, can choose different size of top box for your needs
Bad points [aside from looking crap before jonboy starts :P ]: rusted worse than the SV over two winters but not so bad it needs replacing, bolt has come loose once meaning tb was rattling

I like the fact its fitted on a rack and is more secure than strapping something to the seat. As said, downside is it doesnt look brilliant - pic middle of page in this thread: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=41537

11-09-06, 11:39 AM

I think topbox's look GREAT on a bike (Nope, didn't hit my head this morning), I think they really add to the liens of a bike. Well, they did to my xj600s and will do to my curvy too! When I can afford one. Unfortunately they are not that common on ebay (the racks for the sv)

Red ones · 11-09-06, 11:45 AM

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11-09-06, 12:01 PM

If you want to keep your pillion free, then have a look at the alurack systems, otherwise putting it on the pillion is a good idea.

11-09-06, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Carsick

If you want to keep your pillion free, then have a look at the alurack systems, otherwise putting it on the pillion is a good idea.

I recently put an Alu-rack on my SV to take a top-box. It's much neater than the Givi Monorack.

NAPA121 · 11-09-06, 01:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carsick

I recently put an Alu-rack on my SV to take a top-box. It's much neater than the Givi Monorack.

Out of interest where did you get your Alu-rack system from? Is there a shop I can go into to have a look rather than online?

Regards
Wheelie

11-09-06, 02:06 PM

Oi!! Wheelie_sv650!! NO!!!!!

NAPA121 · 11-09-06, 02:17 PM

Surely it's not that bad...

Is it????

11-09-06, 11:19 AM	#1
NAPA121 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London / Kent Posts: 204	Top Box I know it's frowned upon to have a top box but it's certainly easier than soft luggage. I have oxford sports luggage and although it's ok I think for my daily commute I would like to get a top box? Any suggestions? I would like one than is relativaly easy to install/unistall. I'm lucky as I dont really have to worry about security too much. It's just the ease of carrying that I need. Do I have to get a frame or do they have one that fits onto the pillian? Givi do good boxes but are they the best for the SV? Cheers Wheelie __________________ Ex Owner of a lovely Naked Blue K4 SV650 Ex Owner of a Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss Proud Owner of a Yamaha FZ1-N....Man this thing is quick

11-09-06, 11:33 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	buy a top box and a spare rear seat, bolt the two together, that way you can remove it easly without any signs that you have a top box and replace it with a normal seat. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

11-09-06, 02:17 PM	#10
NAPA121 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London / Kent Posts: 204	Surely it's not that bad... Is it???? __________________ Ex Owner of a lovely Naked Blue K4 SV650 Ex Owner of a Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss Proud Owner of a Yamaha FZ1-N....Man this thing is quick

11-09-06, 11:36 AM	#3
lynw Guest Posts: n/a	I have a givi monorack on the SV. Good points: easyish to fit, can choose different size of top box for your needs Bad points [aside from looking crap before jonboy starts :P ]: rusted worse than the SV over two winters but not so bad it needs replacing, bolt has come loose once meaning tb was rattling I like the fact its fitted on a rack and is more secure than strapping something to the seat. As said, downside is it doesnt look brilliant - pic middle of page in this thread: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=41537

11-09-06, 11:39 AM	#4
instigator Guest Posts: n/a	I think topbox's look GREAT on a bike (Nope, didn't hit my head this morning), I think they really add to the liens of a bike. Well, they did to my xj600s and will do to my curvy too! When I can afford one. Unfortunately they are not that common on ebay (the racks for the sv)

11-09-06, 11:45 AM	#5
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	LOCK THIS THREAD - NOW!

11-09-06, 12:01 PM	#6
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	If you want to keep your pillion free, then have a look at the alurack systems, otherwise putting it on the pillion is a good idea.

11-09-06, 02:06 PM	#9
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Oi!! Wheelie_sv650!! NO!!!!!