Fitted it...(top box)

...The top box, I mean. Huge 45 litre givi jobbie. Fitted the whole damn thing myself, only asked my dad to check the bolts where done up tight enough (I dont trust my in-built torque measurment, but he's a mechanic so...). I didnt even swear, and still got all the skin on me knuckles!

Took maria into town with it today, what a bloody brilliant thing to have on the bike. Took our shopping and our jumpers (got way too hot today!) and two bottles of 4pints of milk for me mum.

Best thing ever!

And I adjusted the preload (up to notch 5 from four, but might take it up one more). And new tyres (MEZ6) are getting fitted tomorrow.

Just need a taller screen and heated grips for when the cold weather returns, and I'm laughin'

Matt

[Rich]

You'll be wanting slippers and a pipe next

Originally Posted by 1RichSV650

You'll be wanting slippers and a pipe next

LMAO

Seriously though if its what you need then good for you. I considered a top-box for practicality's sake but i just couldn't bring myself to get one. That said im not really a fan of 2-up riding and tend to shirk it when possible.

mmm a top box? should weave nicely at speed now.

[Bluepete]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

mmm a top box? should weave nicely at speed now.

Haqve to disagree Kwak, never had a weave with mine at motorway speeds.

I dissagree too - I had a good ride with it on today, in a crosswind at motorway speeds. No problems with the handling or anything!

I can fit two helmets in this thing!

Matt

just something i read in MCN about aerodynamics and top boxes.

Remember MCN are renowned for More Cr@p than News!!! Just to try and talk about some problem that doesn't really exist

I thought you knew that by now kwak... hehe