accessories » Advice needed please: Top Box

Hi All, I've currently got BMW panniers and would like to add a top box. I can't afford a BMW one but wondered whether any other makes fit onto the BMW rack, or do I have to buy an adaptor pate too? If so, will it bolt onto the BMW one, or do I need to replace it? I'm looking for around 40 litres and will probably try to buy secondhand.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Zog

I have a Givi mounting plate on my bike but hated the silver colour. I had it powder coated satin black and now it looks much better.

Zitat von Malcolm Jarvis im Beitrag #3

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I have a Givi mounting plate on my bike but hated the silver colour. I had it powder coated satin black and now it looks much better.

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Thanks all for the replies.

Hi
I have the Givi Plate it works fine not botherd
About not being black have used it for 3 years
With no issues. I used a Givi 55ltr top box paid
£130 for it of e bay was like new
Brian

In regards to top boxes, I'm looking at the expandable shad one, which seems to come with a plate that fits direct to the existing luggage rack? Does or has anyone any experience of these?

In Belgium their topbox is in sale 15% off
Get information at the bmw dealers

Gl

I might buy the whole black one, vario topcase

The original one is too big and ugly, in my opinion

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Zitat von Malcolm Jarvis im Beitrag #3

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I have a Givi mounting plate on my bike but hated the silver colour. I had it powder coated satin black and now it looks much better.

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Does it wear ok MJ? Thinking of getting mine done or perhaps purchase one of Baracudas

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I have designed and produced an adapterplate to fit a Givi Monokey topbox to the R1200RS. Approx 60 plates delivered worldwide to BMW R1200RS ownersfull bike.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)R1200RS095.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)above right.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)back.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)ace cafe.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte).

My plate is made of 6082-T6 aluminium, Black anodized with a special coating to make it more resistant to UV-radiation.
It replaces the BMW plastic luggage plate, (not placed above it like the Givi plate).
Compared to the Givi adapter plate it places the box lower down and 25 mm further back. (that was the main reason for me to design it, as the Givi plate didn't leave room enough for me and the wife)

I have plates ready for delivery and the price is 160 EURO incl. shipping and VAT within EU.

The Givi Blade 46/47 litre looks nice, thats what I am considering

Best advice about a top box ? Don't fit one

IMG_8938.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)I've fitted a Shad SH37 which fitted easily to my 2015 model rack. Not expandable but a great box.

Fitted a shad box to mine complete with a adaptor plate that bolts to the rear luggage rack. You remove the central plastic piece. Easy enough to do. Box is 39 litres and hold 2 full face lids

I just wanted to thank Baracuda for the fast shipping and for the design of a MUCH BETTER plate than SW Motech I got from Revzilla. I won't be posting a photo because I don't want to be kicked out of this forum since I used it to fit a Zega Pro top-case...