Top Box - Page 3 - SV650.org

12-09-06, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynw

And ignore everyone who says dont do it :P

Basically, you need to do what is best for you.

If your practical need is such you need a secure top box then thats whats best for you.

For me, practicality takes precedence over aesthetics with my bike. When I get a second bike, the rail will come off the SV. But until then, it stays.

She's right, and without misquoting this time.

I'll step up and say I've thought about the "top box bolted to a spare back seat" myself, just couldn't spare the dosh to do it, so until then it'll be soft luggage bungee'd on the back seat for me.

12-09-06, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

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.

works for me! Spare pillion seat £5 on ebay.

northwind · 12-09-06, 04:10 PM

I love that bike!

12-09-06, 08:29 PM

that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to her.........ever!

northwind · 13-09-06, 02:44 PM

Aw. Said it before, but it reminds me of this:

Which is a good thing.

NAPA121 · 13-10-06, 02:38 PM

I have still been looking for a Topbox....

Does anyone know if the Top Case adaptor mounting plate sold by Suzuki will fit a Givi box or any other box?

http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/access.asp?m=23&s=&x=40&y=20

Not to keen on the official suzuki topbox so am wondering what other boxes fit the mounting plate or if any other makes do similiar styles of mounting.

Someone recommended alurack but could not find anything close to the above.

Any views?

Cheers
Wheelie

13-10-06, 07:41 PM

A top box has been great for commuting for me, you pack your day clothes in the house with all the other stuff you need that day and it just clips on the bike, no key or tools. Get to work and the key pops it off to carry up to the office like a little suitcase.

You can even leave it off for weekend posing and blasting, no fuss.

14-10-06, 04:26 PM

I use my bike everyday for work / Uni so the box was practically a necessity.

I've got the Kappa monorack which fits onto the grabrail at the back so i don't really understand why you'd need a spare rear seat as some people are suggesting (unless i've mis-understood what they mean or it's a different model).

Once you've got that on (costs about £70 from Hein Gericke) you can get either a monokey or monolock box (my 46l one was approx £90) from pretty much anywhere that will fit onto that. (bear in mind you need a monokey plate on the rack for a monokey box and vice-versa for the monolock)

My box is a life saver, tried walking round uni all day carting my gear and work and it was a real pain in the backside. When i can afford a second bike for weekend fun or whatever then i'll stop putting boxes on my bikes, until that day a box is the only way for me!

northwind · 14-10-06, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diego's dealer

I've got the Kappa monorack which fits onto the grabrail at the back so i don't really understand why you'd need a spare rear seat as some people are suggesting (unless i've mis-understood what they mean or it's a different model).

People are suggesting you use a spare rear seat instead of getting the monorack- just bolting the topbox foot straight onto the seat. Means there's no ironmongery left behind if you decide not to use the box.

steveg · 14-10-06, 07:52 PM

I'm looking at getting a topbox to carry laptop , found this site
http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/index.htm

Monorack + Fitting Kit for Givi/Kappa Top Boxes for £69
Kappa K35 tbox £49
free delivery

All in £ 118

Not sure if this is good price as only started looking ..

I don't clean my bike much as it's my only transport / wear a police hi-vis jacket so think I can live with the shame of a topbox !

Cheers Steve

12-09-06, 04:10 PM	#23
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I love that bike! __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

13-09-06, 02:44 PM	#25
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Aw. Said it before, but it reminds me of this: Which is a good thing. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

13-10-06, 02:38 PM	#26
NAPA121 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London / Kent Posts: 204	I have still been looking for a Topbox.... Does anyone know if the Top Case adaptor mounting plate sold by Suzuki will fit a Givi box or any other box? http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/access.asp?m=23&s=&x=40&y=20 Not to keen on the official suzuki topbox so am wondering what other boxes fit the mounting plate or if any other makes do similiar styles of mounting. Someone recommended alurack but could not find anything close to the above. Any views? 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

14-10-06, 07:52 PM	#30
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	re I'm looking at getting a topbox to carry laptop , found this site http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/index.htm Monorack + Fitting Kit for Givi/Kappa Top Boxes for £69 Kappa K35 tbox £49 free delivery All in £ 118 Not sure if this is good price as only started looking .. I don't clean my bike much as it's my only transport / wear a police hi-vis jacket so think I can live with the shame of a topbox ! Cheers Steve __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

12-09-06, 08:29 PM	#24
Chicken Guest Posts: n/a	that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to her.........ever!

13-10-06, 07:41 PM	#27
arenalife Guest Posts: n/a	A top box has been great for commuting for me, you pack your day clothes in the house with all the other stuff you need that day and it just clips on the bike, no key or tools. Get to work and the key pops it off to carry up to the office like a little suitcase. You can even leave it off for weekend posing and blasting, no fuss.

14-10-06, 04:26 PM	#28
Diego's dealer Guest Posts: n/a	I use my bike everyday for work / Uni so the box was practically a necessity. I've got the Kappa monorack which fits onto the grabrail at the back so i don't really understand why you'd need a spare rear seat as some people are suggesting (unless i've mis-understood what they mean or it's a different model). Once you've got that on (costs about £70 from Hein Gericke) you can get either a monokey or monolock box (my 46l one was approx £90) from pretty much anywhere that will fit onto that. (bear in mind you need a monokey plate on the rack for a monokey box and vice-versa for the monolock) My box is a life saver, tried walking round uni all day carting my gear and work and it was a real pain in the backside. When i can afford a second bike for weekend fun or whatever then i'll stop putting boxes on my bikes, until that day a box is the only way for me!