Top Box

[Gio]

Is there such a thing for a Falco?

I'm posting this on RS as well

[Syltiz]

When i bought my panniers, I got a part 5 below... the rear saddlebag (not strictly a top box I know). I also got part 4, a pad allowing one to use a pannier as a top box.




If its the hard givi-style top box you are asking about then I dont know.

[Gio]

When i bought my panniers, I got a part 5 below... the rear saddlebag (not strictly a top box I know). I also got part 4, a pad allowing one to use a pannier as a top box.




If its the hard givi-style top box you are asking about then I dont know.

I rather like the look of that but its for someone else and they want a hard box

Its a potential buyer.

[WhiteRhino]

There is, or was anyway. Givi produced a rear rack for the Falco which you could attach a top box to. I used one for a couple of European tours with the standard panniers. Sold rack and box on ebay a few months ago though.

[Gio]

Cheers Whiterhino, I'll haqve a looksee there

[D-Rider]

There is, or was anyway. Givi produced a rear rack for the Falco which you could attach a top box to. I used one for a couple of European tours with the standard panniers. Sold rack and box on ebay a few months ago though.

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember that Givi have discontinued the Falco rack (the bike specific parts of the system).
I think Ventura do a rack system that fits the Falco that you could probably fix a top box to.

Someone on AF1 proposed converting a rear seat pad to mount a top box - therefore it's easily removable and interchangeable with the seat pad or hump.
I picked up a top box and seat pad (ebay) some time back to try this one but it's still "work in progress".

[Syltiz]

There is, or was anyway. Givi produced a rear rack for the Falco which you could attach a top box to. I used one for a couple of European tours with the standard panniers. Sold rack and box on ebay a few months ago though.

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember that Givi have discontinued the Falco rack (the bike specific parts of the system).
I think Ventura do a rack system that fits the Falco that you could probably fix a top box to.

Someone on AF1 proposed converting a rear seat pad to mount a top box - therefore it's easily removable and interchangeable with the seat pad or hump.
I picked up a top box and seat pad (ebay) some time back to try this one but it's still "work in progress".

Interesting idea. But you would have to attach the seat pad by more than just the lock mechanism, as the lock mechanism would not be able to withstand a heavy top box right?

[D-Rider]

Interesting idea. But you would have to attach the seat pad by more than just the lock mechanism, as the lock mechanism would not be able to withstand a heavy top box right?

Yes - I had the same concern but I have an idea to solve this - and still keeping the lock as a rudimentary means of security.

Whether I'll ever finish this remains to be seen but I'm frequently jealous of the storage and carrying capacity my son has on his 50cc scooter!

[Syltiz]

Interesting idea. But you would have to attach the seat pad by more than just the lock mechanism, as the lock mechanism would not be able to withstand a heavy top box right?

Yes - I had the same concern but I have an idea to solve this - and still keeping the lock as a rudimentary means of security.

Whether I'll ever finish this remains to be seen but I'm frequently jealous of the storage and carrying capacity my son has on his 50cc scooter!

You have until Feb 08... then I want pictures of the finished product

[D-Rider]

I've more important mods underway that will ensure that I fail that deadline.

I guess I'll just have to accept my punishment.

[Aladinsaneuk]

hey Syltiz - can you post a picture of part 5 and part 4?

I have been wanting to buy those two parts for a long time and would love to see what they are like
(Let me know if you are not using them and would be interested in selling them)

[Syltiz]

The saddlebag I use alot as it takes a lot of stuff and sits nicely over the rear seat and panniers. The pad (part 4) I have never used and sits on a shelf in the garage. I will dig it out tonight and decide if I will ever make use of it... if not you can have it for the cost of postage.

I will post pics up of both pieces tonight

Check out this motorbike topbox review here.

[D-Rider]

hey Syltiz - can you post a picture of part 5 and part 4?

I have been wanting to buy those two parts for a long time and would love to see what they are like
(Let me know if you are not using them and would be interested in selling them)

Pete - part 4 comes with the panniers. If you don't have one, it shouldn't be too difficult to knock one up. Basically it's a bit of foam the same shape as the pannier with a hole to accommodate the pannier's metal stud that normally clips into the mounting frame.
The hardest part might be choosing a piece of foam of the right density.

[FlyingKiwi]

Has anyone noticed Part 7?


Is that an external reservoir for the Shock

Sorry...Off topic

[D-Rider]

It's a remote pre-load adjuster for the OEM Blue Spring nonsense.
It's an official aprilia accessory/

Saw one for sale on ebay once.

It adds convenience to anyone that wants to endure the delights of the standard shock.