Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
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Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
Bought a Honda Topbox and mount from a member on clubpcx on EBAY for $90. I got a great deal. This topbox is the OEM Honda box. Its 26L and holds my size L HJC helmet just fine with a little room to spare. I like this one because it doesnt have that fugly fake taillight on it. (although I have recently been told that some of them are not fake, i've just never seen one light up EVER) I think it looks great! So nice to have the extra space! Also, if you are considering getting one, don't overload it! 10lbs is the max weight. Ask Dave (maddiedog) what happens when you do =]
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
You got that thing at a steal of a price for only $90.
I busted a topcase on a scooter I used to own by loading it with textbooks... I hit a pothole, and the whole bottom of it cracked open, sending books everywhere.
I busted a topcase on a scooter I used to own by loading it with textbooks... I hit a pothole, and the whole bottom of it cracked open, sending books everywhere.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
OooKaay then, think I'll be putting my backpack under the seat from now on - don't want my stuff flying all over the road like that!
Mine has a maximum capacity of 10lbs as well (my stuff probably weighs closer to 15lbs) and mine's the E340 ("Fugly" 34litre one ). But... mine is going to shortly have a working light in it!
Mine has a maximum capacity of 10lbs as well (my stuff probably weighs closer to 15lbs) and mine's the E340 ("Fugly" 34litre one ). But... mine is going to shortly have a working light in it!
it tastes like...Eagle!
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
haha there ya go! Please take pictures when wiring! Would love to see how well their lighting kit works
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
Well it looks like this 26liter Honda OEM Box actually has No Self Lighting System
I was going to buy this, but with no lighting system built in, I might get ran over
I was going to buy this, but with no lighting system built in, I might get ran over
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
I've driven behind mine while my Fiancee wanted me to follow her when she was learning how to ride it. In my opinion you can see the light just fine... Reflective tape is all you need if you're worried. And I got this for a killer deal
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
I've been driving with top boxes for many years and never anything has happened with them. I'm sure you can overload them a little bit but some boxes have a 3 kg limit and when you load them with heavy stuff like textbooks or beer it's just asking for problems.
Most top boxes and racks are designed to not block your taillight. So an extra light in de top box is not really necessary.
I bought the Honda rack (no drilling holes as opposed to Givi but expensive) with plate for the top box. The dealer said it is made by Givi so you can put any Givi case on it. You're not limited to the 26L Honda top box. I haven't received it yet.
Most top boxes and racks are designed to not block your taillight. So an extra light in de top box is not really necessary.
I bought the Honda rack (no drilling holes as opposed to Givi but expensive) with plate for the top box. The dealer said it is made by Givi so you can put any Givi case on it. You're not limited to the 26L Honda top box. I haven't received it yet.
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Thats cool. So far the box has been big enough, but good to know I have that option. The honda box actually has a 1kg limit... (2.2 lbs) I usually abide to that rule when riding, but will load it up when parked..
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
I spent a boat load buying Honda OEM luggage for my vfr1200 - the top box is rather small actually and it would lend itself well to the pcx if I could only figure out how to get it mounted, I just need a second oem plate plate and perhaps a fitment kit. The color even matches. Problem is I cant seem to source just the mounting plate?
and of course the pcx150 I just bought
and of course the pcx150 I just bought
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Luckily, the Givi universal mounting plate is identical to the Honda plate, and the parts did not change between model years. You should note that mounting will involve drilling into the rear passenger handle cover...
The part number you want is Givi E231: http://www.giviusa.com/My-motorcycle/?m ... mo=PCX-125 (the picture shows a topcase, but E231 is just the mounting plate for all topcases)
I've ordered from Compacc before, they have good prices and ship quick. They have it in stock: http://www.compacc.com/p/Givi-Hardware- ... CX125-2010
That topbox will look awesome on your PCX. I look forward to seeing pics of it installed.
The part number you want is Givi E231: http://www.giviusa.com/My-motorcycle/?m ... mo=PCX-125 (the picture shows a topcase, but E231 is just the mounting plate for all topcases)
I've ordered from Compacc before, they have good prices and ship quick. They have it in stock: http://www.compacc.com/p/Givi-Hardware- ... CX125-2010
That topbox will look awesome on your PCX. I look forward to seeing pics of it installed.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
That top box looks like a monokey box which has a different mounting plate to the cheaper monolock box's.
Monolock box's are for smaller bikes and scooters with a max load of 3KG.
The monokey box's have a limit of around 10KG and use a more substantial mounting kit.
Monolock box's are for smaller bikes and scooters with a max load of 3KG.
The monokey box's have a limit of around 10KG and use a more substantial mounting kit.
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I've seen monokey boxes mounted on a monolock plate. I'm not sure if any modding was required though, so good point.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Here's a good article on the differences between the two:
http://www.giviluggage.co/givi-luggage- ... echnology/
The official consensus from that page is that you can't mount monokey cases on a monolock plate, but like I said before, I've seen it done, one of the guys I ride with locally shares a monokey case between his SV650 and his Vespa.
http://www.giviluggage.co/givi-luggage- ... echnology/
The official consensus from that page is that you can't mount monokey cases on a monolock plate, but like I said before, I've seen it done, one of the guys I ride with locally shares a monokey case between his SV650 and his Vespa.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
With the help of a friend from the Netherlands I was able to source the correct vfr topbox baseplate. I married that to the standard OEM base plate and now I have a vfr1200 topbox I can swap out between bikes. The paint is almost the same but not quite, you have to be really looking at it to tell the difference.
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Wow nice, looks way better than the stock one.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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its HUUUUGGGGEEEEE, do you wheelie everywhere?
looks good though and gives the PCX a lot more presence on the road
looks good though and gives the PCX a lot more presence on the road
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Re: Installed my 26L OEM honda topbox! (pictures)
Given all of the warnings about how much (little) weight capacity is for these top boxes, how well do they hold up as a back rest for a passenger?
"Nothing happens until something moves." - Albert Einstein
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I've wondered the same thing. The topbox is only rated for a few pounds but they put a backrest on them as if it's safe to lean against, doesn't make sense to me. I know common sense tells you it's not meant to lean back on like a normal sissy bar, but it seems like the slightest lean back by a passenger would well exceed the rated weight.
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What pressure on the backrest would result in a vertical force of 10kg...?
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
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i too wonder about a pillion leaning on the backrest.
just recieved my givi E300 in white with the backrest, will fit later, just fitted my screen (tho the holes were tight to hook in).
3kg is the max weight which is not much TBH, perhaps leaning on it is not exactly downward weight.
just recieved my givi E300 in white with the backrest, will fit later, just fitted my screen (tho the holes were tight to hook in).
3kg is the max weight which is not much TBH, perhaps leaning on it is not exactly downward weight.