Suggestions for 'raising' a Givi topbox (1150GS)?

[Rushy]

Got a 40 ish litre Givi Topbox fitted and I neeed to 'raise' the thing about 3/4 of an inch to allow adequate clearance for the lids on some metal panniers.

Has anybody done this mod and if so what did you use?

I dont want use something like aluminium tubing cut to make longer spacers like the originals as the damn thing will be on stilts and wobble all over the shop.

Ian

 

[Fanum]

I had exakkerly the same issue, due to having some massive lids on my Vernatechs......this is what mine looks like in full touring mode now.....

I'm still pretty chuffed with the solution......go to your local hardware store and buy a cash box, then whip out your drill, a few nuts and bolts and get to work

Line things up (get rid of the plastic tray as well) then drill some holes and bolt through

Then re-mount the Givi plate on top of the cash box;

The best bit is that you not only raise the Givi box, but you also get a secure and fairly discrete lockable steel box underneath.

In fairness, I've got to replace mine now after 2 years 'cos the locking plate in the steel box has broken, but at about a tenner for the box and half an hour's work, it's a good solution and I'm very happy with the results (my box is my tool kit now, though it has been used for documents and stuff before)

HTH

 

[grandtrousers]

Or an Al Jesse rear compartment.

 

[Rushy]

Thanks Bill/Mark.

Seen the Al Jesse, too dear.

I like Bills solution but I would be a bit concerned that a heavy top box and contents would be held on by the hinges and lock of a tin cashbox. Bit too weak

I was thinking along the lines of some sort of nylon puck (4 of 'em) as a spacer for each bolt that would be lightweight, could easily be drilled and would help to spread the load across a reasonable surface area.

Any more suggestions?

 

[zapada]

Get the cash box Ian - you can carry all the dosh then.

So you got the panniers on eventually.
Pic's please, want to see if they are level.
Bet thoose indicators look good

 

[hank]

Try black plastic connecting blocks, the ones used for flatpack furniture.
B&Q have them, 20 blocks for about £3, the blocks are pre drilled and cheap enough to experiment with.

Hank.

 

[DavidHale]

I used 1" dia ally rod, with the centre bored out for the bolts to go through. Absolutely solid, didn't wobble or anything but no pics - sorry.

 

[Rushy]

Get the cash box Ian - you can carry all the dosh then.

So you got the panniers on eventually.
Pic's please, want to see if they are level.
Bet thoose indicators look good

Indicators are super dooper ta .............the panniers are level, I just cant open one of them. Doh

 

[Rushy]

Phil took this one when I left his place.

 

[Les Wassall]

How about the same idea as Bill's but use a Pelican box

 

[Pipster]

Thanks Bill/Mark.

Seen the Al Jesse, too dear.

I like Bills solution but I would be a bit concerned that a heavy top box and contents would be held on by the hinges and lock of a tin cashbox. Bit too weak

I was thinking along the lines of some sort of nylon puck (4 of 'em) as a spacer for each bolt that would be lightweight, could easily be drilled and would help to spread the load across a reasonable surface area.

Any more suggestions?

Could easily be drilled ! are you sure would you let him loose with a drill after this effort he only did one hole and me and Malc had to take it off him

 

[Rushy]

Could easily be drilled ! are you sure would you let him loose with a drill after this effort he only did one hole and me and Malc had to take it off him

TWAT you kept that one to yourself didnt ya

That was 36 holes I drilled ! And all within 20 or 30 degrees from vertical. Thanks for the use of the tools and garage mate!