recommend me a top box

[jimbo]

I have decided I can't live with the BMW vario topbox (which I bought new ). Its just too small. I think the whole "expandablity" thing looks rather cleverer than it actually it.


Any recommendations? I was thinking. GIVI TREKKER CASE 58L

 

[leadfarmer]

Got the Trekker 52 on mine

It holds 2 modern full face helmets and it's plastic so it doesn't scratch them, and it doesn't tarnish like ally ones do if that bothers you

Piccies

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showth...ur-GS-GSA-LC/page20?highlight=show+us+your+lc

 

[matchbox]

Agree about the Trekker 52. Only downside, and this is a personal preference, is that you cannot leave it unlocked - so I leave key in all the time and remove it when I leave the bike. Another advantage is that it can be transferred to different makes and models of bike, just needing a mounting plate. I like the look aswell...!

 

[Tractors are go]

Just make sure, that the pannier lids clear it. I have givi maxima and you have to unlock both ends of the aluminium panniers.

I read, somewhere, it can be also keyed to the bmw ignition key, hopefully someone more knowledgeable can confirm this.

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[fatnfast]

Are you still using Vario panniers? If so then maybe the Givi TRK52N might match better?
http://www.givi.co.uk/side-hardbags/Monokey/TRK52N--TREKKER?lingua_sito=en
I use a smaller version. It's not to difficult to key the lock to the BMW key as well.

Edit: same as leadfarmer above. They do a 33litre and 45ltr as well.

 

[crotchrocket]

How much do you want to spend? SW Motech metal top case (can be black) fits a full face helmet.

 

[crotchrocket]

Thought i had a good pic of it, but i dont. This is the SW Motech on my old GS.

 

[chojin]

How much do you want for your Vario top box with the fitments?

 

[ChazzyB]

I have decided I can't live with the BMW vario topbox (which I bought new ). Its just too small. I think the whole "expandablity" thing looks rather cleverer than it actually it.


Any recommendations? I was thinking. GIVI TREKKER CASE 58L

Are you need that for the Exmoor beer supplies then, Jim?

 

[Graham Fitch]

Givi

TRK52N TREKKER Ticks all my boxes, good colour match, two helmets, easy release

 

[autogs]

TRK52N TREKKER Tiut that looks hideous imo

jimbo that trekker is feckin huge for day to day use,go for the bumot from adventure bike shop

 

[2 wheel humvee]

I have decided I can't live with the BMW vario topbox (which I bought new ). Its just too small. I think the whole "expandablity" thing looks rather cleverer than it actually it.


Any recommendations? I was thinking. GIVI TREKKER CASE 58L

That would double up as a helicopter landing pad a treat in an emergency.

 

[JJH]

Mandp do a 49 litre top box around £50. 2 helmets. Does the job. JJH

 

[stever1]

I use the Trekker 58 top box, its very good. I find that now i don't need the panniers much as the box takes so much stuff. I leave mine locked but open so i just chuck stuff in and go.

 

[transalper44]

Actually, you can leave the Trekker Outback unlocked with out the need for the key to be inserted. If you have top opening panniers, I would advise the smaller of the two Trekker Outback Topboxes as the lids won't foul it.

 

[Gargy]

I have the 58ltr Trekker with BMW ally panniers. You cannot hinge open the panniers as they hit the underside of the top box. Saying that, I just release both catches on the pannier and place the lid on the seat.
It does look a tad unwieldy without the panniers, but ok with them on.
It takes two helmets plus loads of other stuff too.

I'm happy with mine.............. recommended !

 

[Graham Fitch]

TRK52N TREKKER Tiut that looks hideous imo

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 

[Blackal]

TRK52N TREKKER Ticks all my boxes, good colour match, two helmets, easy release

That looks like a feckin inflatable liferaft on the back of your bike!

 

[septikangel]

Smaller Trekker Givi Recommended - 1 lid but room for other stuff too.

 

[Stevie4scoops]

Top Box

I use a 52L Givi on my XR but the rack/plate that the box fits to has a sticker stating that the maximum weight that it should support is 6KG. Considering the box must weigh at least 1KG, by the time you carry a big D lock it doesnt leave much carrying capacity remaining.

Coming back from France however, I got a bit carried away in the duty free shop and overloaded it without a problem

Why there's a 6KG limit I don't know