Givi Topbox red pannel

Discussion in 'Equipment' started by Storm Shadow, Jan 21, 2013.

  1. Storm Shadow

    Storm Shadow Thread Ninja

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    What does the red panel in the lid of my givi top box actually do? i cant think of any purpose for it?

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  2. Mr_Gone

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    It's a document holder.

    I removed mine since I don't use it.
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  3. Riot

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    I had to remove it to fit my helmet in.
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    Although now that I look closely at the photo, it looks like someone has wired in some electronics in the document holder. Maybe a light. Maybe also some aftermarket auxiliary brake lights. I can't be sure, but that's a clever idea for the document holder.
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    davsato Been here awhile

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    a bomb?
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  6. Mr_Gone

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl

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  7. jbhawley

    jbhawley WTF- Gus?

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    It actually gets in the friggin way. Take it out. You will never miss it. The stoopid "clamps" that hold it up, are too weak to put even a registration paper. What a Royal POS in a nice top case. I took mine off the 3rd day I owned the case.
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  8. Storm Shadow

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    yeah i put that stuff on it, but when i was doing it, i was like wtf does this red thing actually do anyway, it doesnt appear to be some sorta support or brace.. never thought it actually opened purposefully, now i can actually see it.
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  9. Mr_Gone

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    I believe you've found a great use for it, actually! :lol3
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  10. Storm Shadow

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    well i was more of htinking of using a small strip and using the mounts for it
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  11. Mr_Gone

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    That sounds like an equally good idea! :clap
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  12. HaChayalBoded

    HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored

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