mornin all,
New to touring bikes, collecting my 1400 soon, it has the panniers, which I think are standard, but no top box, I just typed top box into search!! It's a popular topic, to save me scrolling through all that info, is there a favorite box, do any fasten straight to the rack, are any not silly money? :shocked:
Givi Monokey, is excellent quality albeit slightly more expensive, (Monokey variety is IMHO better than Monolock) I have had a Givi maxi top box for about 8 years and it is still going strong :yes:
You may need a top box plate which is available from Givi ....check the link below......... hope that helps
https://www.givi.co.uk/my-motorcycle#KAWASAKI,GTR_1400_(07_%3E_15)
EDIT:... just a thought , somewhere like motorcycle planet may have more choice at a better price ... good luck
https://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/
Thanks O.C. That'll be a lot of help, good of you mate :clap:
Top Box on e bay at the minute with plate to mount to bike :smiley:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR1400-Top-Box-47L-Metallic-Spark-Black-Model-2009-2014-GTR-1400/333170268617?hash=item4d927ed9c9:g:OJ4AAOSw4C5cwa2j
Quote from: Bluesman on May 01, 2019, 12:33:08 PM
Thanks O.C. That'll be a lot of help, good of you mate :clap:
Found this which explains the differences :yes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVI8hEqRgTs
Quote from: Robbieben on May 01, 2019, 12:50:03 PM
Top Box on e bay at the minute with plate to mount to bike :smiley:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR1400-Top-Box-47L-Metallic-Spark-Black-Model-2009-2014-GTR-1400/333170268617?hash=item4d927ed9c9:g:OJ4AAOSw4C5cwa2j
It's in my watch list now cheers mate
Kawasaki sell a plate that replaces the original plate (bolts down in the same position) and that takes Givi Monokey top boxes.
https://www.kawasakioriginalparts.com/accessories/2016-models/gtr-1400-grand-tourer-2016/kawasaki-gtr1400-2015-47l-topcase-system-carrier-plate.html
There are a few Givi boxes that let you buy an "unpainted top cover" which you then fit onto the box after you've had it sprayed to colour-match your bike.
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Paul B.
PS: That plate fits all years and all models. It certainly fitted on my '09 bike.
Thanks Paul, good information cheers :clap:
Where they get £84 for a bit of moulded plastic is a rip off ,as is the colour coded Kawasaki top box a flimsy bit of very expensive kit , looks the part tho ,
Ebay happen to have a 2nd hand monokey replacement plate
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR-1400-Carrier-Plate-99994-0620-/303037050421
Its a straight replacement for the original plate and gives a nice solid platform for the topbox.
Much better than sticki8ng the Givi plate on top of the existing plate
I have been stopped twice originally by friendly drivers telling me that my topbox was really bouncing around.
It was because the original rack is really flimsy.
I have replaced the entire thing with this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUGGAGE-RACK-WITH-PLATE-MONOKEY-GIVI-KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-2007-2015-COD-SR410/273719873696?epid=825413520&hash=item3fbaf9d0a0:g:T8YAAOSwR6RaRRBZ&frcectupt=true
And it is rock solid!!! Takes a bit of time putting it together but once on, it will never move! :-)
With a Givi maxia!! It has been a perfect combination for many years.
Quote from: CyrilleGTR on May 01, 2019, 08:57:49 PM
I have been stopped twice originally by friendly drivers telling me that my topbox was really bouncing around.
It was because the original rack is really flimsy.
I have replaced the entire thing with this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUGGAGE-RACK-WITH-PLATE-MONOKEY-GIVI-KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-2007-2015-COD-SR410/273719873696?epid=825413520&hash=item3fbaf9d0a0:g:T8YAAOSwR6RaRRBZ&frcectupt=true
And it is rock solid!!! Takes a bit of time putting it together but once on, it will never move! :-)
With a Givi maxia!! It has been a perfect combination for many years.
Agreed (they are a bit of a fiddle to fit) but VERY solid and ideal for carrying a large loaded case
Bluesman..... Remember to observe the maximum recommended loading capacity of Top Box and side cases, overloading could cause instability of your bike :yes:
Quote from: O.C. on May 02, 2019, 08:19:24 AM
Agreed (they are a bit of a fiddle to fit) but VERY solid and ideal for carrying a large loaded case
Bluesman..... Remember to observe the maximum recommended loading capacity of Top Box and side cases, overloading could cause instability of your bike :yes:
Thanks mate, good advice
This one looks really nice: http://www.philsfarkels.com/
A bit on the pricey side though...
Quote from: Burchy on May 01, 2019, 04:42:27 PM
Ebay happen to have a 2nd hand monokey replacement plate
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR-1400-Carrier-Plate-99994-0620-/303037050421
Its a straight replacement for the original plate and gives a nice solid platform for the topbox.
Much better than sticki8ng the Givi plate on top of the existing plate
I have the genuine Kawasaki one fitted as advertised here with a 54 litre top box with no problems whatsoever.
Quote from: evk on May 03, 2019, 10:51:02 AM
This one looks really nice: http://www.philsfarkels.com/
A bit on the pricey side though...
I've got one of these for sale on here, as well as a Shad expandable top box 👍
Would do a deal for both 😬
Quote from: Robbieben on May 01, 2019, 12:50:03 PM
Top Box on e bay at the minute with plate to mount to bike :smiley:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR1400-Top-Box-47L-Metallic-Spark-Black-Model-2009-2014-GTR-1400/333170268617?hash=item4d927ed9c9:g:OJ4AAOSw4C5cwa2j
Thanks Robbieben
It's mine!! won it last night for £68, pleased with that deal having been looking at the price of them, stupid money. :banana:
Quote from: Biker Bugs on May 06, 2019, 07:23:59 AM
I've got one of these for sale on here, as well as a Shad expandable top box 👍
Would do a deal for both 😬
Thanks mate but just bought one off ebay
That's a Givi monolock box re branded by Kawasaki. Bear in mind the max load recommended is 3 kg. If you want to do some serious touring and use it fully loaded you should consider doing what I did. Buy a second hand Givi monokey box and plate and swap it over for long trips. Doesn't look as good but holds 10kg. 4 bolts to be removed and replaced won't take long. Change it back when you're home.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-EXTRA-LARGE-TOP-BOX-52L-UNIVERSAL-FITTING-LUGGAGE-BOX/251825386497?hash=item3aa1f67401:g:UVQAAOSwj0RbEWhZ
Bought this for another of my bikes, not a thick plastic as a givi but otherwise very happy with it and only £25
That's a great price. That's the sort of price a plastic box should be, not the crazy prices Givi and the like charge.
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I'm not dissing the £25 top box above as I don't have any experience of it. However, other cheap boxes I've tried weren't properly waterproof resulting in having to wrap everything in plastic.
I've had several Givi and Kappa boxes ( Kappa is also made by Givi) and all have been totally waterproof.
New Givi are expensive but there are plenty for sale used. Buy a monokey for about £60 and you'll get that for it when you sell it.
Quote from: mcfroyce44 on May 12, 2019, 02:21:31 PM
I'm not dissing the £25 top box above as I don't have any experience of it. However, other cheap boxes I've tried weren't properly waterproof resulting in having to wrap everything in plastic.
I've had several Givi and Kappa boxes ( Kappa is also made by Givi) and all have been totally waterproof.
New Givi are expensive but there are plenty for sale used. Buy a monokey for about £60 and you'll get that for it when you sell it.
:agree:
IMHO, you get what you pay for
I bought two 52 litre NonFango boxes back in the late 90s. Both are still going strong and should outlast me. Shame that they went under as they were Givi's only competition back then.
(http://gtr1000.com/graphics/tech/Vivian_High_Brake.jpg)
I had a pair of givi e41's on my last bike (MG Stelvio) leaked like sieves, always packed everything inside a bin bag.
£25 topbox mounted on my MG 1100 sport, so far so good.
btw for sale pair of e41's best offer??