As I seem to need every available place to hold luggagethis is a Hepco and Becker rack to fit to the topbox.
Question is will it fit a Honda Top Box or is there another make that will ?
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As I seem to need every available place to hold luggagethis is a Hepco and Becker rack to fit to the topbox.
Question is will it fit a Honda Top Box or is there another make that will ?
Cheers Guys and Gals![]()
XL 1000 VA '09 In Burnt OrangeHonda Top Box, Main stand, Scottoiler, grips, ARDcases.
XL650 '06 In Blacksold
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Think the Honda boxes were made by Givi. So maybe a Givi rack would fit?
Alternatively, been toying with the idea of mounting a Rugged Roads rack extender on some spacers on the top box lid to achieve a similar effect.
I have also been informed that more luggage space might be required - no more chopping tent poles to make them fit in the top box.![]()
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03 TA Blue, Givi bars, centre stand, Givi Pannier racks, heated grips, MRA Vario - smooth!
Also 4x4 with a towbar - and a trailer!
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Found these two from Get geared .co.uk
Top ones massive thothink it might look a bit daft
Will check if the Honda is Givi or not it might say inside it
Cheers Mick
XL 1000 VA '09 In Burnt OrangeHonda Top Box, Main stand, Scottoiler, grips, ARDcases.
XL650 '06 In Blacksold
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Quotes: Adventure
It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.
steveR
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If you're looking at strapping a drybag etc. to the top box you'd be better putting a layer of the spongey type netting anti slip mat material rather than drilling holes in a top box
The boxes are made by Givi for Honda and are not of the same standard as a Givi own brand. The rear rack, mounting plate and fit of the box will not take too much weight
A Baglux tank cover and Dzeta bag would be a better option
As the others have stated don't put too much weight on the back as the front end will go skywards so leave your make up bag at home !!
The other problem you want to try to avoid is the speed wobble the top boxes cause when your riding solo. If you put a rack on it you might be tempted to use it and have greater problems
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02 RD07a RWB, Powerbronze tall screen, Remus Grand Prix, TT crash bars, TT pannier frame, Zega style panniers, Alpos top box,TT bar risers, TT headlamp guard, Heated grips, mainstand, Heidenau K60s for road and light offroad, TKC80s for the dirty stuff, Scottoiler, Autocomm, TT Zumo mount, Zumo 550 and most of all A BIG GRIN !!!Oh, and a very nice RD04 HRC coloured Marathon Replica
all these racks need holes drilling in the box lid so any of them should fit, just pick one that is the best size and shape for what you want to put on it.
personally i think the topbox is tall enough as it is, especially on my varadero!
another solution is to put luggage tiedowns on the top of your panniers (on top as they sit on the bike, not on the bed! you do not need metal cases, ive done it to my oem honda set, just think about where you put them and bolt them on with a blob of silicon sealer to keep the case watertight) and anywhere else handy, like footrest hangers, numberplate bracket etc. we strap a sleeping bag on top of each pannier and it doesnt get in the way at all. also, i have comfortably carried my tent, minus poles, flopped across the tank and bungy netted down. it doesnt get in the way of me or the steering but of coarse it does help to have a tall bike like mine.
one of these days im going to lose an eye with a bungy, which is why, to half the risk, i make wifey help me pack. after all, i need both eyes to ride safely, she doesnt need two to watch soaps![]()
Hey there, don't suppose you have photos of how you've done this, was thinking of trying it on mine but woudl be good to see what works!
Thanks, T
another solution is to put luggage tiedowns on the top of your panniers (on top as they sit on the bike, not on the bed! you do not need metal cases, ive done it to my oem honda set, just think about where you put them and bolt them on with a blob of silicon sealer to keep the case watertight) and anywhere else handy, like footrest hangers, numberplate bracket etc. we strap a sleeping bag on top of each pannier and it doesnt get in the way at all.
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