Top box on a ZX-10R

Alex Kay · Post by **Alex Kay** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:49 pm

Is it possible to fit in a top box to the 10? The Givi website doesn't list any mounts for Ninjas, are there any other options?

A top box is an absolute must for me, I will probably sell my soul to a Viffer if ZX10 cannot have one...

Thanks a bunch!

Alex

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:28 pm

Why would you want to buy an out and out sportsbike and then expect sports-tourer accessories ?? That's nearly as bad as putting a rack on a nine

bonester · Post by **bonester** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:39 pm

Buy an Rjays topbox for around $150 or less- 45 Litres or so, and it comes with a baseplate to which you will have to fab a mount to the bike. Did this to my ZZR and it's great. It is a Givi copy without the pricetag. You also have the option of a high level brakelight fitted to the back of the box. Connected it all up with LEDs on mine too. Good for the price.

bonester · Post by **bonester** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:39 pm

bloody double post

Ratmick · Post by **Ratmick** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:40 pm

Umm, so the ZX-10r is going to be a commuter? Cool!

I suppose that's a bit like putting a towbar on a Ferrari, but you're right Givi doesn't list one for the 10, although it will supply one for a 12 and a 14. I suppose the RJAYs route might be best, although a Ventura soft case might work as well.

I have a Givi on my ZZR, brillant kit

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Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:44 pm

Rossi wrote:Why would you want to buy an out and out sportsbike and then expect sports-tourer accessories ?? That's nearly as bad as putting a rack on a nine

Feck off Rossi!!! the 9 is a SPORTS TOURER !!!!

Alex Kay · Post by **Alex Kay** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:14 pm

bonester wrote:Buy an Rjays topbox for around $150 or less- 45 Litres or so, and it comes with a baseplate to which you will have to fab a mount to the bike. Did this to my ZZR and it's great. It is a Givi copy without the pricetag. You also have the option of a high level brakelight fitted to the back of the box. Connected it all up with LEDs on mine too. Good for the price.

I have an RJays on my ZZR250, the baseplate is soft as shite, I have to tighten the bolts each fortnight or so.

I had a friends SV650 for a couple of weeks, it was fitted with a Givi top box and mount. Rock solid. Now I know why RJays are so cheap

Anyway, there's still a question of fabbing a mount...

Alex Kay · Post by **Alex Kay** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:17 pm

Rossi wrote:Why would you want to buy an out and out sportsbike and then expect sports-tourer accessories ?? That's nearly as bad as putting a rack on a nine

Cuz I'm in love

I'm not going to have the top box on all the time, but I don't have a car and still need to do shopping et cetera...

Alex Kay · Post by **Alex Kay** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:27 pm

Ratmick wrote:Umm, so the ZX-10r is going to be a commuter? Cool!

I suppose that's a bit like putting a towbar on a Ferrari, but you're right Givi doesn't list one for the 10, although it will supply one for a 12 and a 14. I suppose the RJAYs route might be best, although a Ventura soft case might work as well.

I have a Givi on my ZZR, brillant kit .

Thanks, I'll check those Ventura cases!

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:30 pm

id suggest using washers to make sure it holds without chewing through.

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:56 pm

welcome back alex, glad to hear your going to get a 10, stay away from those Viffers mate

why dont you get a ventura rack and bag, although its hard to believe you cant get a Givi topbox ?

I cant see any dramas with luggage on a 10, just cause you like to go a long way away, at a very fast pace doesn't make it wierd, does it ?

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:09 pm

im sure if u supply beer thered be sum1 on ksrc who could help u fab up sum kinda rig if required??

i hear hoffy is excpetionally gifted with a milk crate!!

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:18 pm

I have a zx6r with a god awful ugly nylex 45 litre crate cable tied to a ventura rack on the back of it and it holds a fair few groceries and other odds and ends.

I am a courier so you need a crate but on the weekend i just remove it and head up the hills.

Its actually way handier then a bag and very weather proof just not very aerodynamic and about 40 bucks at bunnings.

Alex Kay · Post by **Alex Kay** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:37 pm

hoffy wrote:welcome back alex, glad to hear your going to get a 10, stay away from those Viffers mate

why dont you get a ventura rack and bag, although its hard to believe you cant get a Givi topbox ?

I cant see any dramas with luggage on a 10, just cause you like to go a long way away, at a very fast pace doesn't make it wierd, does it ?

Hey Mick!

Well, soft bags have their uses but I would feel nervous leaving them on the bike for more than a couple of minutes.

Hehe, and thanks for your support!

Frankly I feel a bit scary upgrading to the mighty 10 from my tiny little ZZR (although I had no probs riding the friend's SV650).

Alex Kay · Post by **Alex Kay** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:38 pm

Neka79 wrote:im sure if u supply beer thered be sum1 on ksrc who could help u fab up sum kinda rig if required??

i hear hoffy is excpetionally gifted with a milk crate!!

Good to know, thanks!