Top Box Plates

[Woodyflyer]

Going to get a new top box ,either a Kappa KRG46 or KGR52 , for my 2015 Glee.
I have noticed that 2 top plates are available a Givi SR3101 or  SRA3101 to fit these boxes.
Anyone have any thoughts or comments about these plates and they suitability,
I normally ride with the top box on all the time.
Regards
Woody

[Rusty Nuts]

The metal "a" version is a specific plate for the glee. The sr31 01 is a generic plate with a glee fitting kit. They both have the 6kg load limit. If the top box never come off, who will ever see the dearer "posh" metal one? That said, I don't know if one or the other lets the box sit further back to allow more pillion room.

[Tigerjohn]

I used the SR3101 with a Kappa KRG46 box - it was fine. Secure, plenty of room for pillion and a fair bit cheaper than the aluminium alternative. Foolishly, I left it on the bike when I traded it in a few days ago....could have offered you a real bargain! As you probably know, the SR3101 comes with two parts, a strong metal adapter plate and ABS top plate. I wouldn't worry about the nominal 6kg load limit - I think Givi/Kappa are being a tad over-cautious or paranoid about litigation. Just don't fill it with bricks!

[SuzukiSte]

@rusty nuts spot on I have both plates Givi on mine remove rubber mat fit metal one, then fit the plastic one for top box allows the box to go back for pillion space.

[Woodyflyer]

Thanks for the comments , reckon I will go with the plastic and cheaper plate , as I always have the top box on the bike and never carry a pillion.
Cheers
Woody 

[colin]

@rusty nuts spot on I have both plates Givi on mine remove rubber mat fit metal one, then fit the plastic one for top box allows the box to go back for pillion space.

So would that be the adaptor plate I need to put a givi monokey M5 plate on my new 650 v-strom. I've got a old givi top box I've had for about 15 years holds 2 full face lids. I've taken it around Europe a few times and it is still water tight and works perfect.

[SuzukiSte]

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/1038-givi-sr3101m-top-box-rack-for-Suzuki-dl-650-v-strom/

[SuzukiSte]

That link above is for Monolock not Monokey
This one is what you need
http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/1039-givi-sra3101-aluminium-top-box-rack-for-Suzuki-dl-650-v-strom/

[King Orry]

The SRA3101 looks very neat on the bike, worth the extra in my opinion.
I got mine from Sportsbikeshop as I noticed one of the insurance companies was offering a £10 off voucher code for any quote. So I went through the motions and saved myself a tenner. Not sure if anyone is offering a similar deal now but worth a look. 

[Rusty Nuts]

The SR3101 plastic version is on at Bykebitz for £47.24 including postage if you use the forum discount. The SRA3101 metal version is going to be £91.08. The plastic one has the infill which hides the honeycomb nylon, and looks very neat.


Colin, your M5 plate looks like the top of a Wingrack system, and would not really fit on the adapter, and you can't seem to buy that adapter separately in any case.


If I hadn't already got the metal one, and if the top box was going to be a near-permanent fixture, it'd be the £47.24 plastic job, leaving £43 free for... well, anything costing about £43, really.


Here's the metal version to compare visually against DLste's picture of the plastic one.