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Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:54 pm
by barryG
When I bought my Burgman, the dealer said when I wanted a topbox they would do a good deal. Well, Ive asked and theyve gone quiet re that
So, does anyone know where I can get a really good deal on genuine Suzuki topbox, backrest pad, colour coded lid and the fitting rack for a 2011 Burger 400 please?
Retail is £328

hence why I need a deal!
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:34 pm
by road runner
Barry,
For genuine Suzuki parts with colour coded top box inlay that price isn't bad!
As an alternative, you could look at picking the individual parts from Givi (look at
http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk) say a 46 litre monokey box + rack + backrest but you would still be looking at £275 ish. With regard to the colour coded inlays, I have always avoided these as when scratched they show up more that the matt textured plain black ones, not to mention the latter are cheaper but it is down to personal choice.
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:33 pm
by Steve_D
I've just bought a Givi V46' top box, a brake light kit, backrest, spare paintable inlay (paint cost an extra £35) and a Givi bag and I paid £285 online. I paid another £55 for the Givi rack. They're not cheap!
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:25 pm
by barryG
I looked at the Givis, but the rack pushes them so far out the back its ridiculous. The Suzuki rack keeps the box tighter to the seat, which is what I want.
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:23 pm
by Deleted User 796
I think the rack for the Xevo was over £300, bloomin expensive. Do you know the make of the OEM one (the Xevo's is a SHAD)?
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:26 pm
by barryG
I bought the rack, topbox, pad and coloured top for well under £300 for the Xevo. I think it was nearer £250 so the Suzuki ones pretty steep. Im sure the box is a Givi on the Suzuki too.
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:46 pm
by Deleted User 796
barryG wrote:I bought the rack, topbox, pad and coloured top for well under £300 for the Xevo. I think it was nearer £250 so the Suzuki ones pretty steep. Im sure the box is a Givi on the Suzuki too.
Blimey, I got done then
If the box is a Givi, you could buy just the rack (maybe from a different dealer if they're going back on what they said) and find the box somewhere else? At least if it is a GIVI you could take it with you when you change bike if you wanted.
Looking at the prices of the GIVI monokey boxes and they are pretty expensive. The monolock boxes are cheaper but then not as sturdy.
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:17 pm
by Steve_D
barryG wrote:I looked at the Givis, but the rack pushes them so far out the back its ridiculous. The Suzuki rack keeps the box tighter to the seat, which is what I want.
I don't see how you would get it much tighter - I have about half an inch clearance between the rear of the seat and the front of the box when I lift the seat. Any tighter and you just wouldn't be able to lift the seat with the box on.
Re: Help with topbox.... need a good deal!
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:47 pm
by barryG