Top box confusion.......sorry

[ricfrench]

Yes I know, it's been done to death. I've tried searching nothing recent came up. I have an F650, it's my first bike love it to bits but I'm finding it restrictive not having a topbox that I can park my lid in as well as a few other odds and sods. What I'm looking for is something as cheap as possible but big enough(as above). I've seen some threads with Peli boxes(others names are available) used but not tall enough to fit a lid. I've looked at Givi, they do some very good priced ones. Just need to look at some other manufacturers but need pointing in the right direction.
Only passed my bike test in November so very new to all this powered two wheel stuff and, basically, haven't got a bleedin' clue what I'm looking for!!!!
Cheers

 

[jackassdave]

any cheap givi e 45 ,will do ,you might have to make a plate to bolt /fix it to your rack ,there fairly cheap on e bay .
or put a wanted ad in the for sale /wanted section .
just look for top box ,or givi on e bay

 

[jackassdave]

infact i have one ,dont know if i want to sell it though ,but do a search on e bay ..
doesnt matter what it is as long as its secure and can take a lid or two

 

[steve hughes]

Givi E 45 top boxes are brill , on and off in seconds. You will need a base plate , could use a kappa one

 

[jackassdave]

just get a flate piece of ally and drill some holes and bolt it on ,i did just sprayed it black

 

[Wal2]

how cheap do you want to go.........?? Google motorcycle topbox, theres loads of cheap ones £35 upwards, not the best quality but ok, ive used one for 2 years with no problems

 

[ricfrench]

Cheers found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Top-Motorcy...FRGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343643596&sr=8-1

Massively cheap and not expecting that much but at that price I had to try it out. The reviews are pretty good when it goes tits up and falls off I'll go givi but moving soon so can't really afford the givi price tags.
I'll update when it turns up

 

[Wal2]

thats the same as ive got, i have a bigger one too for when i do long EU rides, both have been ok, used them for 2 years, no leaks etc, nothing dropped off, bottom plate rusts a bit, i dont take mine off usually, so ive put a bolt through the bottom to be on the safe side

 

[ricfrench]

That's good to hear, maybe I'll paint the rack before fitting.

 

[ricfrench]

Also I think I may paint or scratch the name off

 

[Wal2]

ive got used to the micky taking............