Right, firstly, lets not revisit the last "top box" thread from a few months ago I am looking for suggestions for sourcing a top box to add to a 2004 model BMW K1200GT. I currently have a Ventura rack & bag, which I want to replace with something lockable and large enough to hold 2 helmets or a briefcase. I have looked at the Givi E52 which while it fits the bill, carries a very heavy bill of approx $800 for the top box and mounting hardware, or $1,000 with the addition of brake lights and a passenger backrest. FWIW, the breakdown of the Givi E52 pricing is: E52 top box $579 Rack $130 Mounting plate $ 80 Lights $ 99 Backrest $115 Any suggestions for cheaper alternatives ? Thanks David
Smee, Thanks for that. Do you reckon the mounting plate would go onto a ventura rack without major problems? David
It's a good idea but the largest RJays case is similar to the E360 in size. Another route I've seen people take are Pelican Cases. A bit more at sub $400 prices and you'll still need to drill the boxes for attachments but the boxes are the most hardy pieces of luggage I've seen used. http://www.carryitcases.com.au/category131_1.htm Cheers, justAL
Dunno, I never considered genuine BMW, usually poor value. I'll give the BMW dealer a bell. Thanks David
Depends upon how much you want to put in the top-box I suppose, looking at the original mounts on my K1100LT and from what I remember of the Ventura rack on my R1100S I would go with the OEM mounts every time. Boxer
The ventura rack on the K1200 seems fairly solid. With a lot of pressure, I can only get a small amount of flex. I might try getting one of those cheap plastic boxes, like a lot of bike couriers use, and bolt that to the rack as a trial first. David
