What is up with all the TOP BOXES?

Discussion in 'The Perfect Line and Other Riding Myths' started by DAKEZ, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. Schickmeister

    Schickmeister Youngin'

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    Ha...I love top cases...but DAMN that shiz is fugly. :lol3
  2. southwade

    southwade Long timer

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    If Givi made a frame thingy for my bike I'd buy it right now... I'm still searching for something decent. :cry
  3. dwoodward

    dwoodward Long timer

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    Find something close, a hacksaw, and a welder. That's what I did for my Aprilia Falco.
  4. southwade

    southwade Long timer

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    They make one for the ER6f, but not the Ninja 650... I think I'll just get a tail bag for now...



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  5. perterra

    perterra -. --- .--. .

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    I took mine off last week, a fear that Dakez would laugh at it and hurt my feelings.
  6. DAKEZ

    DAKEZ Long timer

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    :lol3

    So, why did you really take it off? :ear
  7. perterra

    perterra -. --- .--. .

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    Changed the rear tire and with the top box and panniers it rocks back on the center stand, with them off it rocks forward. :lol3

    I think I will run without it until I get a quick dissconnect for it. It's a pain in the ass climbing on and off the bike with it there but damn it's nice to stash your helmet when you leave the bike on a rainy day.
  8. DAKEZ

    DAKEZ Long timer

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    They are handy to be sure. It is a gear testing day today here on the wet-side of Oregon. :nod
  9. perterra

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    May you be nice and dry on a wet day.

    Off to work myself
  10. p0diabl0

    p0diabl0 Been here awhile

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    Huh? The ER6F and the Ninja 650R are the same bike. It's called the Ninja 650R here in the states and an ER6F...elsewhere.

    Use this:
    http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4994/787/
  11. southwade

    southwade Long timer

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    ER6F, see the rear handles.

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    The Ninja 650 Doesn't have them

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    That's where it mounts.
  12. p0diabl0

    p0diabl0 Been here awhile

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    Time to get your dremel out :evil
    The mounts should still be there under the fairing, Ebay a euro replacement?
  13. southwade

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    I'll have to take it apart soon, If the mounts ARE there... I may just do the Dremel thing.
  14. doorman

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    So where does mine fall on the scale? What say you all?

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  15. perterra

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    Too fancy for a KLR, looks dignified. :lol3
  16. DAKEZ

    DAKEZ Long timer

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    No doubt. Where is the ActionPacker?
  17. doorman

    doorman Aimless

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    I seriously considered the action packer, but this one just seemed less like Tupperware. In my defense, it was at least really cheap.
  18. e moneybags

    e moneybags Adventurer

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    There's no denying the utility of one of these babies. Just remember to let em sit for a few minutes before you crack one open!
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  19. mattjw916

    mattjw916 never wears lip balm

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    wouldn't be caught dead with a top box... ranks up there with comb-overs, black socks+shorts & sandals, and scooters in general when not driven by a hot chick...
  20. perterra

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