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    Top Box for @

    I'm after a Top Box for my @650 and need your assistance.

    Does anyone know of one that is best suited?

    I would like one in red, white and blue or an aluminium look I think would be good too.

    What do you think?
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    Re: Top Box for @

    Top boxes are made by so many accessory companies that it is hard to point to one specific style.
    Givi make a wide choice including the Honda own brand boxes, but as for which one suits that is individual choice.
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    Re: Top Box for @

    I have a givi top box and mount for an Africa twin.

    It locks and works ok, i just never use it.

    If you are interested let me know and we can sort something out.

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    Re: Top Box for @

    Hi Ritz,can I have second dibs on the topbox if grazie decides he doesn't want it.I am only just up the road from you.
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    Re: Top Box for @

    Quote Originally Posted by trophydave View Post
    Hi Ritz,can I have second dibs on the topbox if grazie decides he doesn't want it.I am only just up the road from you.
    Yes no problem, just watch the thread i suppose?

    The Givi is black though and i think the other fella wanted a colourful one so you may be in.

    I hadn't thought about selling it really, just trying to help someone out.

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    I use a givi with a rack on the top of it and the backrest for pillion.

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    Re: Top Box for @

    Ritz, thanks for the offer but as TrophyDave is local you can sort out a deal between you, I'm sure I will pick one up in London.

    Givi boxes are sound as I've had them on other bikes but really I want to find something closer matching or Alley. I remember seeing a matching one before somewhere ?

    My hunt continues......
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    Re: Top Box for @

    No problem, at least it was an option.

    Good luck, i hope you find what you are after.

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    Re: Top Box for @

    I have an Alpos (alluminium) top box that is approximately 30 ltrs - but not big enough for a helmet. It sits on a Hepco & Becker mounting plate. I only use it for work sometimes, as a back rest when I have my little lad on the back and have used it on TLD 08 & 09 so if you look at the pics or on TLD site / riders you will see it. I have reflective tape on, red, white and blue on it

    I prefer not to use a top box due to the adverse handling effects they cause in high winds at speed but I don't get it as much with this box because it's small but big enough to do the job I need it to do

    As a result I prefer to use a dry bag strapped to the seat or the rack or accross the panniers when they ar on. The bike is far more stable

    If I had the bike you have, it would look better with a small alloy alluminium type of box

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    Re: Top Box for @

    Thanks Paul-S, checked out the pics, think that is the way to go .
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