Top Box Choices, HELP

[xcontrol]

I am desparately in need of some more "hard" storage space. I ride pretty comfortably with the rear passenger and the stealth backrest which I know I will lose. The problem is that I hope to not have the rear passenger any closer than they are now.

I would like to get a top box, and wish BMW had one that would fit, any suggestions, I have an 02 with the system cases now, and rally could use the space. I would be willing to spend extra $$$ for the best case I can get and can fit, removable would be terrific too.

Thanks for any help you can give me.
Chris

[BobFV1]

Are you on the R1150R? If so, I recommend the Givi V46 Monokey with brake light option

[baltm604]

Size matters....

I have a Givi E52N. 52litres, integrated brake light back rest and top rack to strap more stuff to.

It is the best choice, IMO, for commuting and day to day. It keeps you narrow to slice and dice in traffice and can carry alot. After two winters in Chicago, it has remained bone dry.

Bill

[TonyT607]

Chris, check out my other post re : mounting a Givi with the standard BMW luggage rack.
http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.p ... hlight=v46

I also use the Stealth and that's why I didn't want to go with the Givi mounting HW.

[madbinkster]

just received my hepco-becker topcase and rack last week. very cost effective at $150 for the topcase and a little over $100 for the rack. bolts straight on to the sidecase rails in about 5 minutes. check out eurotech motorsports.

[MikeCam]

Consider this inexpensive alternative:

JC Whitney Deluxe Top Box with universal plate mount and locking latch. Removable from the plate which attaches to your existing BMW luggage plate; does not interfere with the backrest; permits you to keep the rear seat; holds a full size helmet; stable mounting; pebbly black finish; reflectors included. $60 plus shipping.

Go to JCWhitney (.com) and search for Custom Travel trunk.

[rdsmith3]

MikeCam

I could not find that one on J.C. Whitney's web site.

I did find this:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Item ... 0000144107

Is this what you meant? It is $75

[MikeCam]

My bad...this one...

Motorcycle Shop > "travel trunk" > CUSTOM-STYLE TRAVEL TRUNK

CUSTOM-STYLE TRAVEL TRUNK
Compact yet big enough to hold a full-face helmet and more
Tough, lightweight high-impact plastic with flat matte black finish
A storage trunk that doubles as hand luggage!
Ends unnecessary packing and unpacking forever—carry it with you when destination is reached. Black plastic mounting plate (approx. 11-3/4" x 1"H x 9") attaches to any existing flat rear rack with included straps and hardware. Plate can be positioned so trunk will open to the front, rear or either side. Locks securely onto plate, but can be removed in seconds. Lockable hinged lid protects valuables and stored gear against theft (2 keys included); overlapping rain lip protects stored gear against the elements. Approx. 16-3/4"W (at widest point) x 12"H x 12-1/4"L (13-3/4"L with handle).
To remove, simply turn lock key to right and then push red release button (1). Lift trunk up and push back to remove from plate (2). Use molded-in handle to carry trunk and its contents anywhere you go (3).
Click product Item # for more detailed information

Item Description Unit Item # Price Qty. Order
Custom-Style Travel Trunk Each ZX013068T $59.99

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Prod ... el%20trunk

Here it is on the K1200R (left of pic)

[rdsmith3]

Ah, but it does not have a "spoiler" like the one I saw. I think the added aerodynamic features are worth at least $15 more!

Seriously, though, the $75 one claims to be water proof. What about the $60 one? Does it have a rubber gasket or anything like that to keep out water?

More importantly, how does it look on the Roadster?

[beekstersocal]

dude BUY MINE [SEE BUY/SELL

[MIXR]

I just fitted mine out with the GIVI SR683 rack and associated Monokey base plate. I chose the E45N box, mainly because it's one of the few that will take two skid-lids, or a heap of gear and one skid-lid. It also blends in better with the stock cases, unlike the more rounded GIVI cases (360N/460N etc) that are great designs, but too different to the side cases (in my humble opinion).

The only issue with the GIVI setup is that the case does sit further forward than I would like. It leaves 'just enough' room for the pillion and should really be a few inches further back. I might do that if I start carrying a pillion more often. I think my 'large bones' might also restrict the pillion's room a bit!