I went a little overboard with the reflective tape. biggrin.gif Trunk measures 16"l x 18"w x 12"h, and has a small rubber backrest attached. It is key lockable, and has a quick-release button to detach it from the mounting plate.
[quote=kwb377,Dec 26 2005, 06:37 PM] A few months ago I scored a Renntec rack off eBay for $45, and last week got a "Givi wannabe" trunk from there as well for $55.
Great minds think alike! I did the same thing a few months back, except I got the smaller trunk. Very functional and has served me well so far. As a bonus, it came in "flat black" which matched my factory asphault paint pretty well.
filterfool, Jan 18 2006, 10:58 AMDoes the mounting effect your handling at all?
I like the set up but I am concerned w/ what seems like a high center of gravity of the case.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
filterfool
I've run with a GIVI top box for over 2 years. It adds just the right amount of capacity without radically changing handling. The one I've got can hold one full face helmet with some additional room for rainpants and a few tools. It is narrow enough to be well within the air turbulence created by my body.
Given that I commute year round, rain or shine, having 'on bike' storage that is dry and relatively secure has been a big plus. I use it much more than I expected.
I also have a Renntec rack on my 5th gen and have used the Renntec soft bag designed for it while touring with considerable success, but wouldn't mind having a hardshell topbox.
From the pics it looks like the "Givi wannabe" topboxes are a good fit for the Rennetc rack. Are they a sturdy and secure attachment? Any problems in fitting?
kwb377, Can you stash a riding suit, in my case in size 42 two piece 'stich, in the topbox when empty?
VFR_ATL, Jan 18 2006, 04:15 PMFrom the pics it looks like the "Givi wannabe" topboxes are a good fit for the Rennetc rack.� Are they a sturdy and secure attachment? Any problems in fitting?
Can you stash a riding suit, in my case in size 42 two piece 'stich, in the topbox when empty?
Fit is great. The mounting plate attaches like it was made for the Renntec (which is refreshing for me...I usually don't have good luck with "universal fit" stuff comp13.gif ). The box attaches to the mount securely, but the top half (lid) flexes just abit when leaning against the backrest (which make sit feel like the box is moving).
As far as packing the 'stitch, I haven't loaded that much into it yet but I think with some judicious rolling/folding it could probably be crammed in there.
kwb377, Jan 18 2006, 12:45 PMI haven't had mine really loaded yet to notice any handling difference, but I'm expecting it'll have some affect.
I mounted mine on the bike figuring that I would mostly leave it off, but then put it on for the occaisional "honey do's" and milk runs... but I found just the opposite. I mostly leave it on because I can't even tell that it is back there and I love having the storage area. It makes the bike much more useful to me instead of being just a play thing!
I have been scouring E-Bay for a rack for my VTEC No Luck at all. I can't swallow spending $150 on a Ventura Some thing closer to $100 would be great, although cheaper the better Even thinking of buying something similar and making it work.
105.50 for a renntec rack from rev perf. see my post above for the addy, but i think they are backordered... i just got them in, but the day my rack and topcase got in i had to go on vacation! i just got in from some surfing in so cal. heading to baja tomorrow, but with out the vfr sad.gif
fing02.gif Thanks for the information and address of Rev Performance, I just ordered a Renntec Rack. I'm sure it will come in handy for weekend getaways this season!
Liquidize, Feb 14 2006, 01:40 PM fing02.gif Thanks for the information and address of Rev Performance, I just ordered a Renntec Rack. I'm sure it will come in handy for weekend getaways this season!
I just ordered a Renntec on Rev's performance as well. He said the response because of this messageboard has been huge. May be HS should get a cut out of his sales.
BTW, Liqudize - whoa... thats one wierd looking baby as your avatar. What have you done to that pic? -Prasadee
If anyone is worried that mounting a top box (GIVI or lookalike) on a rear carrier might effective handling and you only ride one up have a look at this thread started by Kanadian Ken.
I scored a GIVI V46 Top Box off ebay and I am having a local fabrication shop built me a set of brackets from the pattern Ken supplied for me.
If you need to ride two up, you can always revert to Rennteck or similar type of rack in less than 5 minutes, but for me having the extra weight over the rear wheel rather than floating behind the bike makes sense. If I do ride two up, I don't tend to ride as aggressively and extra weight behind the bike isn't much of an issue.
Anybody know how best to carry additional gear when the saddles & trunk r full, & a passenger is on board as well. I called Givi & they dont know of any rack made for the OEM trunk. Someone suggested strapping things on top of the saddle bags.
toddvfr, May 9 2006, 08:35 PMAnybody know how best to carry additional gear when the saddles & trunk r full, & a passenger is on board as well. I called Givi & they dont know of any rack made for the OEM trunk. Someone suggested strapping things on top of the saddle bags.
Todd
Trailer time. Either the bike on a trailer, or a trailer for the bike.
Small bump, empty trunk, less than 100 miles using the trunk. I left that POS in the drainage ditch and ordered a Givi the next day. Remember these pictures as you put all your clothes for the trip, your wallet, your laptop, etc in your case wink.gif
Someone posted that the Jeikal trunks were coming with metal mounting plates now.
toddvfr, May 9 2006, 07:35 PMAnybody know how best to carry additional gear when the saddles & trunk r full, & a passenger is on board as well. I called Givi & they dont know of any rack made for the OEM trunk. Someone suggested strapping things on top of the saddle bags.
I use bungie nets to strap add'l misc. crap to my saddlebags or trunk. fing02.gif
enzed_viffer, May 9 2006, 09:21 PMWhy are these things so high and mounted so far back?!? They look as though they could've easily been made lower and further forward.
Are the Givi racks any better in this regard?
I'm disappointed in you Enzed, after your recent trip, where would the Porcupine sit if the case was any further forward? There is such a thing as TOO close!
toddvfr, May 9 2006, 07:35 PMAnybody know how best to carry additional gear when the saddles & trunk r full, & a passenger is on board as well. I called Givi & they dont know of any rack made for the OEM trunk. Someone suggested strapping things on top of the saddle bags.
Todd
Givi makes a tubular rack that mounts to the top of most any of their topcases, if you have their three case setup. That would be the one most commonly referred to as the "trunk". But it is just that, like a frame you can strap things on. No protection from the elements. Check their website under "Accessories".
The new and improved Cheapo Top Box from CoolGear, Now has a metal base plate, so the fracturing of the tab, per above post, should no longer be an issue. It is the sole selling point for my recent purchase of said Cheapo Top box. I am very happy with it.
Renntec Rack and CoolGear Top box ......$200 shipped to my door
FWIW, the metal strip that goes beneath the mounting plate decided to call it a day. It got bent (dont know why/when) after a couple months service. I used to carry a reasonably expensive laptop from work in the cheapo box. I am a software Engineer, and the laptop damage can cause some damage to my professional life.
I ordered a motopak magnetic laptop tank bag. This way my precious little laptop can sit in front of my eyes, and give me the peace of mind.
ProMed, May 9 2006, 07:16 AMWill the Renntec rack work with the OEM hardbags?
Yes. The Renntec rack bolts down over the top of the factory hardbag mounting frame... however, I had to buy longer bolts from the local hardware store to make it work.
jeremy556, May 9 2006, 07:02 PMAnd for those of you considering purchase of the ebay top case: Small bump, empty trunk, less than 100 miles using the trunk. I left that POS in the drainage ditch and ordered a Givi the next day. Remember these pictures as you put all your clothes for the trip, your wallet, your laptop, etc in your case wink.gif
Sorry to hear about your trunk rack breaking, but It depends which case you get. There are several brands and suppliers available. Mine has a metal loop that that bolts down though a metal doubler on the back side of the plastic rack. The trunk secures to the loop / u-bolt where yours had a plastic catch. Very doubtful mine will break over any bump, unless it is way overloaded. The best advise is to do a little research before you buy. I was lucky, but if I did have any problems, the dealer that I bought mine through is no longer around. Typical of eBay!
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