Allroad
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really dissapointed with the tp box bmw rerally tight squeeze to get my full face helmet into it the lid just about closed i will think twice about buying the bmw side panniers now
I have got the Arai Tour X and mine goes in OK
Good boxes but not waterproof...
do they do a rubber seal????
Good boxes but not waterproof...
do they do a rubber seal????
laughingBob
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My Arai fits in fine as well, also Tour X. Been through some severe weather over the nine months and no leaks on my top box or panniers.
On a recent trip to Garmisch every 1200 owner within our group had taken the precaution of using a ratchet/tie down strap around the top box to prevent it falling off
are they really that prone to falling off
are they really that prone to falling offSQD8R
Registered user
buy a Givi, it's a lot cheaper and depending on which size you pick it will fit 1 or 2 helmets. However the 40 ltr top box expanded fits my XXL helmet, did you turn your helmet on its side?
steveb
Registered user
Shoei Raid - tight fit
My Shoei Raid is a blinkin tight fit as well - if I carry much else in the top box I struggle to get the helmet in and the lid shut... I end up putting the stuff in the top box into my helmet and then the helmet into the top box - it works but is a pain in the arse (and if I am not careful could damage the inside of the helmet or scratch the visor).
The helmet fits in the RH side pannier though (once expanded)...
Steve
My Shoei Raid is a blinkin tight fit as well - if I carry much else in the top box I struggle to get the helmet in and the lid shut... I end up putting the stuff in the top box into my helmet and then the helmet into the top box - it works but is a pain in the arse (and if I am not careful could damage the inside of the helmet or scratch the visor).
The helmet fits in the RH side pannier though (once expanded)...
Steve
SpyInTheCamp
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I was of the same opinion about the box. Especially after having a 52l Givi box on my last bike (i.e. two full face lids no problem).
With hindsight, I should have kept the Givi.
Getting 'used' to it now though.
Kai
With hindsight, I should have kept the Givi.
Getting 'used' to it now though.Kai
Allroad
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i had a givi too sorry i did not keep it i will try the helmet on its side
Joyseeker
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i have tour x XL and it fits with a push..... but the neck end has to be facing the hinges.
the shoei RAID xxl can never fit.
the shoei RAID xxl can never fit.
That's a big'un
Guest
People are right when they said you have a big head
hanabi
Guest
If so many people are disappointed with these BMW top boxes does anyone want to sell their's to me?
Allroad
Guest
hanabi said:
yep how much ??
Aitch42
Guest
The other problem with the box is that if you fit the padded backrest it causes severe bruising - ask my wife. We did 350 miles yesterday round trip to the Peak District and she got back with a badly bruised back! The pad is very hard and is V shaped which I think is the problem - and it costs a fortune!
Hoping to get Mervin Hunter to re-shape but haven't had chance to go and see him yet.
Aitch
Hoping to get Mervin Hunter to re-shape but haven't had chance to go and see him yet.
Aitch
swebb
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Call me Big headed.....
Call me big headed, but i reckon i went for the best hard luggage combination...
BMW Panniers, which to date have been faultless, plenty of space, waterproof, excellent... combined with a Givi E52 Top box, again acres of space, easily fits 2 full face helmets, great backrest for pillion. Most importantly, no issues with it falling off!!!
and i got to save on the squids to boot.... can't be bad
Great combination, i'd recommend it to anyone....
-HTH.....
Stu.
Call me big headed, but i reckon i went for the best hard luggage combination...
BMW Panniers, which to date have been faultless, plenty of space, waterproof, excellent... combined with a Givi E52 Top box, again acres of space, easily fits 2 full face helmets, great backrest for pillion. Most importantly, no issues with it falling off!!!
and i got to save on the squids to boot.... can't be bad
Great combination, i'd recommend it to anyone....
-HTH.....
Stu.
Mouse
Registered user
Aitch42 said:
£2.50 worth of cushion foam from the local market, covered in a thick black rubbish bag, nicely finished off with insulation tape, with some sticky back velcro to hold it on
SpyInTheCamp
Registered user
Re: Call me Big headed.....
That's what I'd go for too ...
Kai
swebb said:
That's what I'd go for too ...
Kai
Allroad
Guest
Re: Call me Big headed.....
some pics please
swebb said:Call me big headed, but i reckon i went for the best hard luggage combination...
BMW Panniers, which to date have been faultless, plenty of space, waterproof, excellent... combined with a Givi E52 Top box, again acres of space, easily fits 2 full face helmets, great backrest for pillion. Most importantly, no issues with it falling off!!!
and i got to save on the squids to boot.... can't be bad
Great combination, i'd recommend it to anyone....
-HTH.....
Stu.
some pics please
hanabi
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Allroad,
I've just read your reply to my request to buy disgruntled people's topbox (been out of email contact), but I can't pm you as you're not in "the stsem". How old is your topbox, what condition's it in and how much do you want for it?
I've just read your reply to my request to buy disgruntled people's topbox (been out of email contact), but I can't pm you as you're not in "the stsem". How old is your topbox, what condition's it in and how much do you want for it?
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