To keep on...or not to keep on.......

[Robbie 0]

That is the question for my new Givi rack.
A few of you will know I'm not a big fan of top box's but they are dam useful bit of kit,especially the box I have as it's one of the biggest Givi make, an E55 Maxia 3. Anyway I'm not sure whether to leave the rack on or just fit it as and when needed. The lazy arse in me says leave on but the other halve says take off as It will only be used a few times a year The downside to keep taking it off is that some of the nuts are nylock ones which if you keep putting and taking off will eventually wear the nylon in them to which they could eventually work loose, or I good put a drop of thread lock on the bolt each time I use it.

[dick65 0]

thats huge i take my renntec off when im not using it,its an easy job but its up to you m8

[madsod 0]

wide load on the back as from now

[Robbie 0]

I had a Renntec on my Bandit but left that on as it just seemed to blend in.
I know it's a huge box, the reason in getting the big one is I'd rather have room to spare than not have enough. Not everyone's cup of tea I know but it beats having a hiking bag on your back like I did last year for the rideout

[aceuggy 0]

Nah, take it off mate. If you're only using it occasionally, it spoils the look of the bike IMO.

[trebor4460 0]

Ditch it, defo,

[stantheman 0]

@trebor4460 wrote:

Ditch it, defo,

[Grumpyowl 0]

@aceuggy wrote:

Nah, take it off mate. If you're only using it occasionally, it spoils the look of the bike IMO.

[Oldfart 0]

I had one of those. Looks like a house seat!! Take it off or buy the flat monokey plate m8

[Robbie 0]

@aceuggy wrote:

Nah, take it off mate. If you're only using it occasionally, it spoils the look of the bike IMO.

Yeah that's what I was kind off thinking too.
Cheers chaps

[jezza 0]

if its easy enough just put it on as needed as they are bloody useful , your probably only going to use it a couple of times a year.

[Robbie 0]

TheBiker46 wrote:

I had one of those. Looks like a house seat!! Take it off or buy the flat monokey plate m8

The flat plate doesn't fit those arms.

[haveugot1 0]

In our lasses words " i hope he's taking that caravan off the bike " lmao.

Ditch it

[Oldfart 0]

@Robbie wrote:

TheBiker46 wrote:

I had one of those. Looks like a house seat!! Take it off or buy the flat monokey plate m8

The flat plate doesn't fit those arms.

Pity. Well then I have to agree with the others. Best removed and fit when necessary

[flange 0]

Ditch

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

keep the box and ditch the bike

[dick65 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

[Robbie 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

I will when I get old and bald and then I'll buy a B-king

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Robbie wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

I will when I get old and bald and then I'll buy a B-king

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@Robbie wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

I will when I get old and bald and then I'll buy a B-king

you missed FAT !!!

[jezza 0]

@Robbie wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

I will when I get old and bald and then I'll buy a B-king

and bolt the box on the back to improve its looks.

[Robbie 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@Robbie wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

I will when I get old and bald and then I'll buy a B-king

you missed FAT !!!

I wasn't gonna be that nasty but now you come to mention it

[Chadatious 0]

take it off

[Robbie 0]

@jezza wrote:

@Robbie wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

keep the box and ditch the bike

I will when I get old and bald and then I'll buy a B-king

and bolt the box on the back to improve its looks.

wouldn't need a separate rack then as I could bolt the box to the exhausts

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

[Robbie 0]

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

if you cant laugh with your mates , who can you laugh with/at

[dick65 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

if you cant laugh with your mates , who can you laugh with/at

[Robbie 0]

@dick65 wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

if you cant laugh with your mates , who can you laugh with/at

I dunno I'll tell you when I find some mates

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Robbie wrote:

@dick65 wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

if you cant laugh with your mates , who can you laugh with/at

I dunno I'll tell you when I find some mates

let me know when you do

[lee1 1]

If you paint 2 big circles on the back of that box it will look like a bking


ditch it

[BanditMike 0]

Keep the bike ditch the box. I'll see if I can find anyone who's looking for a Monokey box

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@BanditMike wrote:

Keep the bike ditch the box. I'll see if I can find anyone who's looking for a Monokey box

do you know some one who wants one mike ,haha

[BanditMike 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@BanditMike wrote:

Keep the bike ditch the box. I'll see if I can find anyone who's looking for a Monokey box

do you know some one who wants one mike ,haha

I'm sure I Could find someone

[Stue11 0]

Since i left gym earlier ive been down me local so i think its best i dont comment....I regard you Robbie as a friend and seeing its taken me 1/2anhour to post this answer i think you now what i would say about the thingy on the back of ya bike please dont leave that hanging on the back of the beuatiful bike you own

[Robbie 0]

"ditch it" ? the box is going no where I'm just a little indecisive on whether to leave the rack on or just fit it when I need it.
After having a good think about it I'm gonna fit it as and when needed.
It won't win any awards in the looks department but it'll carry all my crap for a whole weekend and as I'll be facing the other way enjoying the ride It doesn't matter

[Stue11 0]

@Robbie wrote:

"ditch it" ? the box is going no where I'm just a little indecisive on whether to leave the rack on or just fit it when I need it.
After having a good think about it I'm gonna fit it as and when needed.
It won't win any awards in the looks department but it'll carry all my crap for a whole weekend and as I'll be facing the other way enjoying the ride It doesn't matter

good choice

[flange 0]

Right choice.Looked gash

[Robbie 0]

@Stue11 wrote:

Since i left gym earlier ive been down me local so i think its best i dont comment....I regard you Robbie as a friend and seeing its taken me 1/2anhour to post this answer i think you now what i would say about the thingy on the back of ya bike please dont leave that hanging on the back of the beuatiful bike you own

I know your feelings on luggage Stu so comment away mate. I know the feelings of a few people who detest the things and as I have said I'm not a huge fan myself but as I have said many time's before on a weekend away the practicality over ways the look, and as been said it's easily removed once back home
Hope you had a few for me too

[smilinjack 0]

No one likes a bit of luggage more than me, although TBF I've had no choice in recent years as my old ZZR has been my company car. And if you want to use a bike as anything other than a toy you need something, but I've got to say that rig up on the Z1000 is a fuckin monstrosity mate. I'd have to say sayonara to that thing on such a lovely bike. Get a half decent little tail pack or just strap a tank bag on the back seat as I've done on occasions. Only thing is security of course, but on the few occasions I'd guess you actually need a lockable box, get the spanners out. It's not impossible to buy the odd replacement Nyloc nut.