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k11pfc · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:39 am Post subject: Givi topbox/panniers

I can't make my mind up if I like having a topbox or not, its handy for crash helmets etc but does it take away the looks of the bike? I've never been a topbox type of guy. What about panniers, do they? Heres pics with and without.

Any views please.

drikko · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:03 am Post subject:

I hate topboxes, they look.....sorry I can't use the really happy word here.

I like the rack and bag thing like this:-

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:12 am Post subject:

Had the 22L top box on my previous K-RS. Not too big- didn't detract from the bikes appearance, but too small to be useful.

IMHO, I think that top boxes that are big enough to be functional look awkward on sport bikes. Might have something to do with visual proportions. The 35(?)L top box on a K-LT doesn't seem as out of place.

My present K-RS doesn't even have the little sloping rack. So I am going with the panniers only. Maybe a small bag on the rear seat for longer trips.
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Geoff · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:20 am Post subject:

I think the factory (BMW) top box looks fine. Only thing is it doesn't hold much more than rain gear.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject:

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k11pfc · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:29 pm Post subject:

Ok I have taken off topbox and put original rack back on, I think it looks better, any other opinions?

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k11pfc · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:31 pm Post subject:

Before and after.

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2 F650's
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Mystic Red · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:37 pm Post subject:

After is far superior.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:00 pm Post subject:

It most definitely looks best with no top case and the factory rack. I only run a top case when I'm touring and need the room. Except for the LT but I leave that on for the rear speakers.
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86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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