top box

[kissofdeath]

thinking of getting a 14 plate DL1000. does the top box plate need moving back like the old ones?

[porter]

I guess that would depend  on the rider  and pillion size plus  top box make and support.   
I have Givi on mine there's  plenty  of room for a 90 kg rider and a 80kg pillion.

[kissofdeath]

Thanks for the reply, on the k8 I had to move it back as the Suzuki box would catch on the seat

[porter]

Can't  say about the Suzuki  box it was way to expensive for me. I just got the Givi mount with an m5 plastic  plate for the cheaper monolock box. 47 ltre for weekends (two helmets, just) and a wee 26 ltre one for normal use.
Though after trying a Yamaha tracer gt my wife says she would like a top box with a curved back section like  the  tracer had as it was more comfortable, more money!

[Ianmc]

I wouldn’t bother with a Suzuki top box,they are rubbish.I took one off my DL650,the lid restraints both broke in a few weeks,they are pathetically weak,and the shape is all wrong for packing when touring.