Re: [ST] Anyone mount a GIVI topbox?

[Matt Heyer <mattheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

OK - so I heard back from Givi. They informed me that a Monolock case will
mount directly to the Sprint's luggage rack. So you can either get the
Triumph luggage rack, or if you already have one you can use it, and then
mount a Monolock to it with the supplied mounting hardware. That's awesome
news as my bike already has a luggage rack. Saves a bundle of money, and I
think will look best. The reason they don't list that on their site is
because a luggage rack is not standard equipment on an ST. Anyway, that's
the latest.
 Matt Heyer

 On 10/27/05, Matt Heyer <mattheyer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the info Bill. If you can find out if the "kit" can be
> re-created from bolts, that would be awesome!! As for the Monolock vs
> Monokey difference, here goes:
>  Monokey bags can be mounted as side or top cases - Monolock only as top.
> (Monolock is a scooter/topcase only)
> Monokey and Monolock cases do not have the same mounting plate - racks
> designed for Monokey can have an adapter (Z340) to mount a Monolock case
> though.
>  The FL360 Givi rack for the Sprint is for Monokey only, but can have the
> Z340 adapter plate to mount Monolock. The FL360 replaces the Triumph luggage
> rack, grab bar, or anything else you have back there.
>  SW-Motech has made a topbox bracket for mounting Monolock topboxes. It
> gets the case closer to the bike (less of a gap between bottom of case and
> top of bike, but looks a bit industrial). Great pictures can be scene from
> the pictures Emile posted in a link, or on www.twistedthrottle.com<http://www.twistedthrottle.com/>
> .
>  I'm still working on something to mount a Monolock case to the Triumph
> luggage rack - hopefully either the "kit" or re-created kit can do that.
> Lastly, I'm still waiting to here back from Givi on one more possibility....
>
>  That's what I have so far. My reasoning for wanting Monolock over Monokey
> is because they offer smaller sizes... My reasoning for wanting to keep the
> Triumph rack is for still having a grab place for passengers, looks better
> when box is off, and all around looks more finished (less industrial) than
> SW-Motech hardware.
>   Matt Heyer
>
>  On 10/27/05, Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > On Thu, 27 Oct 2005, Matt Heyer wrote:
> >
> > -I'm still trying to get that info...
> > -It sounds like the bracket pieces will allow you to mount a Monokey
> > box,
> > -but not a Monolock. I don't have this verified yet though.
> >
> > The notes I have on the adaptor/brackets indicate that A9500012 (which
> > Matt
> > said JL says in no longer avail) is the Givi mounting plate itself, it
> > listed
> > for $52.50 back when I was looking. I already had a spare Givi mounting
> > rack
> > so didn't need that...
> >
> > Triumph part A9500010 consisted of the 2 bolts, and the two winged
> > T-shaped
> > nut things that go under the rack so you can bolt the two racks
> > together. It
> > listed for $22 back then. This is what I needed/bought.
> >
> > I think my Givi bags are Monokey? In looking at the GiviUSA.com site, I
> > see
> > the E360's we use on the viffer, sometimes using the a third E360 as a
> > topcase
> > when the bigger bag isn't needed. My usual topcase is an E460 with brake
> > light kit, gotta keep an eye on the internal connectors for the light to
> > work.
> > Due to some unfortunate light gouges in the top shell of the E460, the
> > insurance folks sent a replacement but I think it's a V46, this is the
> > one I
> > refer to as the "mothership"...
> >
> > I'll try to make some time this weekend to remove the bolts/nuts that
> > marry
> > the plates and take them to the hardware store to see if I can identify
> > them. I can't imagine that they are anything special and should be
> > easily
> > recreated I'd think.
> >
> > The Monolock cases look like their scooter or topcase only line,
> > definitely
> > not what I have so I don't know if they fit the same mounting plates
> > (Wingrack) or not, sorry.
> >
> >
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