Does anyone know what kind of top box frame this is?

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  1. alexi

    alexi New Member

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    Hi

    Does anyone know what kind of top box frame this is? I want this frame! Picture from unrelated source. Thanks
     

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    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

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    IMO, that frame looks cool, but there is no lower support brace (see picture below for what I mean). It looks like it could possibly bend/break if unless you only load it very lightly.

    Yeah, I know, you just want to know where to get it. Sorry, don't know...even after some searching.

    Top case racks linky
     

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    WhiteKnight Well-Known Member

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    That looks like it is more for a type of tailbag than a box, something small and not meant to support a lot of weight.
     
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    Nope.

    That clearly has the two bottom mounting lugs, and the top click in connecter for Givi or Kappa boxes. No top plate for a top box though, but the same connectors are there. I'd guess at Kappa, since Givi stuff almost always uses the wingrack.



    EDIT : A simple search through the site mentioned on the pic turned up this page : http://www.getgeared.co.uk/acatalog/FIVE_STARS_Motorcycle_Luggage_Top_Case_Racks.html
     
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    Its a Kappa mount. Will take either Kappa boxes or Givi.
    I've used one for 8yrs and never had any problem with it.
     
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    mikyvale New Member

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    hi alexi!:biggrin:
    i'm mikyvale from italy.the top box you asked for is a givi support.(first version).
    i had this when i 'bought my vfr in 2001,it was looking very good because is very little but it has a big problem...infact during 2003 summer holidays,this item has been brocken because it can't bear the weight of a full givi box bag.
    is very sensitive infact givi replace it free despite the warranty was expired...
    since that day i've mounted the new version,very strong!!!
    mikyvale
    ps:i apologize for my english...:redface:
     
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    alexi New Member

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    Hi mikyvale,

    Thanks for letting me know about your experience, it is very helpful. No need to apologise for your English it is far better than my Italian.

    Cheers
     
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    mikyvale New Member

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    i hope te be useful for you....
    i lived on my skin this bad experience...especially during holidays!!
    if you need any information or help about it ask me!!!
    i know a lot about it..
    bye!!!!!!!!!!:wink:
     
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    Rogue: I was speaking fo the first pic, which has no site listed in it. :tongue: As for the second pic, yes I would have to agree :thumb:
     
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    It's a Givi mount specially for the 5th gen. I'm using the exact same thing. The picture shows the rack and the mounting plate for the box. Yuo can change the mounting plate to fit other boxes.
     
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    Hey snowparang do you know the part number?
     
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    mikyvale New Member

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    hi alexi!
    the new support is: givi 257FZ - Monorack.
    the older (in photo) was: sr 161. this had these problems shown in these 2 photoes:
    the new one is this in last photo.(white background)
     

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