Top Box Dilemma....

[WindyChuffer]

no worries mate.

 

[claw]

As someone said above somewhere about backpacks, you either love em or hate em.

If, god forbid, i came off my bike i wouldn't like anything attached to my back apart from the armour in my jacket as i rolled down the road.

Each to their own

 

[petkostas]

As previously mentioned I was reffering at a backpack strapped on the rear seat, although during winter I do often carry it on my back instead of strapping it.

 

[m1keyp]

This Givi box looks great on a GS IMHO

http://www.hard-motorcycle-luggage.co.uk/acatalog/E55-Maxia-TECH.html#aE55NT

Got mine from Italian ebay (much less expensive)

 

[sven]

This Givi box looks great on a GS IMHO

http://www.hard-motorcycle-luggage.co.uk/acatalog/E55-Maxia-TECH.html#aE55NT

Got mine from Italian ebay (much less expensive)

Unless you have panniers, in which case it doesn't match - that's the beauty of the Trekker; it matches the Vario panniers and is larger and cheaper than the Vario top box

 

[WindyChuffer]

IMHO

Givi =

 

[jonny5859]

IMHO

Givi =

i have to agree with you i just don't like the rounded UFO type shape they are,

anyway wheres the pics of your Kriega US30 im waiting lol

 

[GrinningGSer]

Backpack
All the other boxes feel on the ADV

+1

For handling, it cannot make sense to carry much weight in a top box, so why go so big? I do understand the helmet issue though.

 

[rudiemoto]

adventure bag

nice

 

[sven]

+1

For handling, it cannot make sense to carry much weight in a top box, so why go so big? I do understand the helmet issue though.

Thankfully the GS doesn't seem too badly affected by a large topbox, especially with a pillion onboard, unlike bikes with sporty riding positions e.g. my old VFR800.

It's a better alternative than expanding the panniers for a weeks tour as that really slows the bike down due to them being as aerodynamic as a brick

 

[stever1]

IMHO

Givi =

windychuffer, why this remark ?. do you know something i dont ?.

 

[WindyChuffer]

windychuffer, why this remark ?. do you know something i dont ?.

Well to put it politely, Givi is a bit like Marmite - you either love it or hate it....

 

[BigMalc]

Hi Claw,

I really appreciate the photos you have put on the site and love the way you have kitted out your bike. I was just wondering where you got the seat and side panels from? Are they from Touratech or Wunderlich? I would love to get them for my GSA.

Many thanks

Malcolm

 

[topcat2006]

If it is just for a laptop and work documents you could try something like this:

http://www.givi.co.uk/soft-luggages/Luggage-with-plate/T467

Tom