Show us your top box

[Bryn]

Thinking of fitting a monokey.. But it would be nice to see what you've fitted and how it looks before I take the plunge...

Thinking I can use the top box for commuting etc. while the panniers stay in the garage..On trips the panniers can act as hand luggage when we get there, and remain in our luxury accommodation while we sight see....

 

[Bumpkin]

Not a fan of top boxes, am a fan of Ventura which I've used for commuting - I have posted photos before, I'll try to dig out, hardly David Bailey, but the 10 second on and off with little impact to the lines is a big plus in my world!

[Bryn]

Always good to see what we all prefer 

[Silverback]

I had Ventura on my ZX9-R which was excellent kit, however i prefer the top box, which I think looks much better on the GTR with the panniers.

I commute in London regularly, so use the top box, and leave the panniers in the garage, only use them on trips away.

I know someone one here(sorry I forget who) is offended by not having the panniers on, for which i humbly apologise, they are a pain in London traffic though, and far to nice and shiny to risk against black cabs, cyclists and the like.

[Bryn]

I had Ventura on my ZX9-R which was excellent kit, however i prefer the top box, which I think looks much better on the GTR with the panniers.

I commute in London regularly, so use the top box, and leave the panniers in the garage, only use them on trips away.

I know someone one here(sorry I forget who) is offended by not having the panniers on, for which i humbly apologise, they are a pain in London traffic though, and far to nice and shiny to risk against black cabs, cyclists and the like.

Kind of sums up my reason to get a top box

[viper]

kawasaki use the givi monolock box ( e470 ) for the gtr , which is what ive got, its wobbly flimsy and has a crap lock, i did upgrade the plate to a home fabbed aluminium one, which is sturdier but still a disapointing box, the box is colour coded so looks better.

if i had my time again id get the givi  monokey equlvelent, so much better and in fact i ran this box for several years on my zzr12oo and was always happy.

the lock on my kawasaki monolock is crap and continually sticks  and fails to open

check this compariosn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_27PnWRyes

[Bryn]

Got to be Monokey... The vid explains it well 

[Lonewolf]

Silverback, guilty as charged, tis me who insists that panniers should be carried at all times. 

[patrick]

Here's my old battered top  box. A givi E52 Monokey that I bought second hand when I had my CBF1000.

As you can see in the photo the standard gtr rack has been replaced by a custom made ali plate (bought on here) onto which bolts  the monokey base. Its well made and solid as a rock.  (dont ask about the lights!!)







I do tend to leave panniers on, and last year when i had my accident the pannier took a lot of the impact and saved the bike and me from more damage.

[O.C.]

Here's mine a Givi  Maxia,

I like a top box and use it all the time, so it stays on the bike permanently, and is fitted with the Givi fitting kit, which although a bit of a pain to fit, is very solid. 

[Bryn]

Here's my old battered top  box. A givi E52 Monokey that I bought second hand when I had my CBF1000.

As you can see in the photo the standard gtr rack has been replaced by a custom made ali plate (bought on here) onto which bolts  the monokey base. Its well made and solid as a rock.  (dont ask about the lights!!)







I do tend to leave panniers on, and last year when i had my accident the pannier took a lot of the impact and saved the bike and me from more damage.

What caused the off? 

Here's mine a Givi  Maxia,

I like a top box and use it all the time, so it stays on the bike permanently, and is fitted with the Givi fitting kit, which although a bit of a pain to fit, is very solid. 

I'm hoping to utilise the Phils Farkels rack and avoid the Givi fitting kit... but I must say that looks pretty secure   

[patrick]

I was turning left into a side road and didn't see the gravel  . Bike slid out and went down  on near side. Nothing broken  on me but as you cna see in the photo the leading bottom edge of the box was well ground away!

[patrick]

Here's mine a Givi  Maxia,

I like a top box and use it all the time, so it stays on the bike permanently, and is fitted with the Givi fitting kit, which although a bit of a pain to fit, is very solid. 



Can I ask about your tank bag..  It looks set well back and not get caught by the bars. What make etc is it?

P

[O.C.]

It's a bags Connection Engage XL, which does the job nicely, it secures to a 'horseshoe' style ring which attaches to the Fuel filler neck. Some concern has been expressed in the past about the suitability of this method of attachment, but its always been fine with me and its flexibility allows for a smaller day bag from the range, to be used when not on tour, I don't overload the tank bag anyway. Its also dead easy to move when filling up with fuel.

Here's the link, I've used Chainspeed for a number of accessory purchases as they are very helpful.

http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/categories/Tank-Bags-%26-Soft-Luggage/?gclid=CK_u5MDFg7YCFcHHtAodzCIAKQ

The Givi Top Box fitment kit is VERY solid but as stated a right pain to fit unless you can stand on your head, read Italian, and fit it at the same time that is   

[Bryn]

I was turning left into a side road and didn't see the gravel  . Bike slid out and went down  on near side. Nothing broken  on me but as you cna see in the photo the leading bottom edge of the box was well ground away!

Unlucky