My bike didnt come with any OE luggage, so I am looking to fill spaces. I already have Happy Traills Teton 45L panniers, but I dont want to have to run around with those on all the time. I have gone back to look at HT for a top box. I havent been able to a used OE top box, and I am just not a fan of the Givi boxes. They just look too ricey to me. Is there another option that I am missing?
Also what are most people running for a mounting bracket to hold your top box?
Thanks in advance!!
JC Whitney box is what a lot of guys are running.
Quote from: "jwray76"JC Whitney box is what a lot of guys are running.
That's what I have. Good box for the money, comes in 2 sizes.
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/D-Fuzz/IMG_0143.jpg)
I've got one O these and like it.......
http://www.coocase.com/ (http://www.coocase.com/)
S48 Astra basic :D
KK
Quote from: "D-Fuzz"(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/D-Fuzz/IMG_0143.jpg)
Off topic for a moment....what are those tires?
I run a Shad topcase on mine. Great box, I've had it for several years now. Ran it on my KLR, then just bought another plate and mounted it on the Tiger, so I can swap back and forth. Top cases are butt ugly, but incredibly practical. I rarely ride without mine.
They are Kenda Big Blocks.
Quote from: "D-Fuzz"Quote from: "jwray76"JC Whitney box is what a lot of guys are running.
That's what I have. Good box for the money, comes in 2 sizes.
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/D-Fuzz/IMG_0143.jpg)
Here is a thread with a couple pictures of both the large and small JC Whitney Top Cases.
http://tigertriple.com/forum/viewtopic. ... highlight= (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,8845&highlight=)
My choice
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230241.jpg)
Lockable
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230242.jpg)
Not sure I can recommend if you do not have a backrest, although I am sure I could find a decent way to attach it to the rear luggage rack.
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230243.jpg)
Plenty of room to stuff items in
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230244.jpg)
Tie the back end down with these by looping through the luggage rack and then doubling back up and pulling the big plastic bulb through itself
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230245.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230247.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230246.jpg)
Came with a nice rain cover
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230248.jpg)
Handle attaches for when you take it off
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230250.jpg)
Lock to bike for that possible "quick run-off". Certainly will not stop someone that really wants it though
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230256.jpg)
Came with these other attachment straps to tie down to other bags in the product line from the same company for "stacking"
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230252.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230251.jpg)
Like this - although this is not a bag from the same manufacturer, but it does work
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230254.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n313/atokadok/Tiger/P7230253.jpg)
Quote from: "D-Fuzz"Quote from: "jwray76"JC Whitney box is what a lot of guys are running.
That's what I have. Good box for the money, comes in 2 sizes.
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/D-Fuzz/IMG_0143.jpg)
Just out of curiosity will the large version hold two full faced helmets?
The GIVI 45 L looks very good on the Tiger. Nothing fancy... kind of a square look. I had an OEM and sold it.... liked the GIVI 45 much better.
Holds plenty.. no leaky.
You can make a good case for either option,I use a 50lt Givi on the Tiger but a tote bag on the others,both can be taken off quickley and you can strap extra on top of either,I guess the only down side of a bag is the fact I wouldn't be happy leaving 2 helmets in one on a bike,having said that it's false security as you open a topbox in a millisecond with a screw driver :(