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Offline Loz

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Top boxes
« on: June 30, 2017, 14:45:55 »
So what's recommended for 2014 DL1000,  I need it to take two lids and be easy to put on and take off as it won't be on the bike permanently.

Givi, Kappa, Shad? or a cheap ebay special?
Monokey? Monolock? universal plate fitted to existing rack? or complete new mounting system? or something different from all the above?

What are you blokes using?

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2017, 17:49:12 »
Givi good stuff :thumb:

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2017, 18:08:13 »
It's down to how much you want to spend . ? Givi trekker outback is a good range.
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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2017, 20:04:24 »
Looks lovely, but more than I would like to shell out..

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2017, 20:46:48 »
The plain trekker range is a bit cheaper ..
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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2017, 20:47:45 »
I've just put a givi maxia 3 on my wee. Great quality box and plenty roomy

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2017, 21:06:22 »
I have the Givi V47NN, fits 2 helmets

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2017, 21:39:41 »
Paul, is it fitted with a universal plate bolted to the bikes rack or on givi arms?

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2017, 23:20:52 »
It's fitted to the bikes rack with the monokey top plate.

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2017, 00:01:17 »
outback trekker is either a 1 lid box or a huge box that is far too big for any bike.
The standard trekker 52ltr will take 2 lids, where the 46ltr won't.

Or the V47 which will fit 2 lids and doesn't look ridiculous.



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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2017, 15:25:55 »
Depends on the lids.
My V47 won't fit my Schuberth c3 flip up and her Shark full face.
Have to use the old cycle lock trick.
But it takes all our gear for over night stops wheh we are on the road.
And this fits inside a treat at a tenner.
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9101735

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2017, 17:47:18 »
Mmmm so will a V47 take two schubert C3's  or am I going to have to go up to 52L Maxxia size.

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2017, 22:21:25 »
outback trekker is either a 1 lid box or a huge box that is far too big for any bike.
The standard trekker 52ltr will take 2 lids, where the 46ltr won't.

Or the V47 which will fit 2 lids and doesn't look ridiculous.

I was just looking at getting the trekker Outback 58L, I have a maxia e55 fitted at the minute, I suppose it would look very 'boxy' but it's actually not as wide as the e55.

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2017, 23:28:30 »
I have the 58 litre Outback on my Glee. I bought mine from abroad and saved a fair bit, but with the exchange rate being what it is now, the difference may not be so great. It is a great box. When I tour I have very little in it. I use it to store kit when we are off the bike. I like to keep the weight low in my panniers ( which are ARD cases)

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2017, 00:03:11 »
You got any pics of your set up Mark?

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2017, 08:11:02 »
Hepco & Becker Journey TC50. Comes with a universal plate and can be had for around £100. Great quality topbox, fits 2 lids.

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Re: Top boxes
« Reply #16 on: September 03, 2017, 16:05:47 »
Kappa Garda 52l. The Kappa version of the Givi Trekker and much cheaper if you shop around.