Top box weight question

[Stefano]

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a Givi E460 Top box for my GS. I note that the maximum load is 10kg. However, the Givi rear plates that I'm looking at state that the maximum load they can take is 6kg:

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/685-GIVI-SR689-Rear-Plate/

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/686-GIVI-SR684-Rear-Plate/

Seems a bit strange to have a top box than can carry 10kg weight, but the rack to which the top box is fix cannot cope with that much weight. Have I missed something? Can anyone recommend a mounting plate that can take 10kg?

 

[rocky burns]

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a Givi E460 Top box for my GS. I note that the maximum load is 10kg. However, the Givi rear plates that I'm looking at state that the maximum load they can take is 6kg:

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/685-GIVI-SR689-Rear-Plate/

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/686-GIVI-SR684-Rear-Plate/

Seems a bit strange to have a top box than can carry 10kg weight, but the rack to which the top box is fix cannot cope with that much weight. Have I missed something? Can anyone recommend a mounting plate that can take 10kg?

You wont want to carry much more than 6 kilos in a top box anyway as the bike will feel wallowy with the weight up high. I think the gsa metal boxes are only rated at 10 kilos...

 

[peter1760]

You need plate no. 689, it replaces the passenger grab rail, but has higher load rating.

 

[malcopopolo]

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a Givi E460 Top box for my GS. I note that the maximum load is 10kg. However, the Givi rear plates that I'm looking at state that the maximum load they can take is 6kg:

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/685-GIVI-SR689-Rear-Plate/

http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/686-GIVI-SR684-Rear-Plate/

Seems a bit strange to have a top box than can carry 10kg weight, but the rack to which the top box is fix cannot cope with that much weight. Have I missed something? Can anyone recommend a mounting plate that can take 10kg?

6kg is 6 bags of sugar, that is a fair weight. Put heavy as stuff on passenger seat or side panniers

 

[Stefano]

Interesting. Fair point regarding carting around 10kg, but just found it odd, esp since the two products are from the same manufacturer.

oOoOo I just love buying toys for the bike