new top box

[billj]

  hi all need a new top box wondering  what everyone else is using not sure what to buy  any suggestions would be a big help to me       
                                                                                                                                                                       thanks bill

[Biggles]

There is an essential mounting plate that may or may not be supplied automatically when you buy a topbox.

[alans1100]

My first top case was an Rjays one which I had on my previous CX500. To mount that case I need to buy the Honda rear rack which I don't think is available anymore.
My current Third Gear case also mounts to the Honda rack.

This the Honda rear rack that I bought

08L42MT3B00_large by Alan, on Flickr

and you can order one here http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/hpart_08L42MT3B00/

Givi has their own rack for the 1100 which I was looking at should I replace my current case in the near future

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GIVI-E190-PIASTRA-PORTAVALIGIE-PER-HONDA-ST1100-PAN-EUROPEAN/381447453524?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I was looking at this case for mine and would need the above rack to fit it

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GIVI-E55N-E-55-N-MAXIA-3-MONOKEY-MOTORCYCLE-TOP-BOX-CASE-TOPCASE/172360033360?epid=13017005430&hash=item2821756450:g:KwoAAOSwhcJWMRR4

and the light kit to go with it.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Givi-E112-Brake-Light-for-E55-MAXIA-3-Case-Luggage-Top-Box-Stop-Kit-GhostBikes/382180711450?hash=item58fbbedc1a:g:rRsAAOSwKIBZ4NSM

[billj]

  thanks alan i have that bracket on my currant top box  will have to look around and see what i can get thanks      bill

[Shiney]

If I was going to get a new top box I would check out the one that Cerebral Knievel and Abe had on their STs

I believe it was a Givi with the brake light upgrade

(Something like this)



Cheers
Shiney

[StinkyPete]

Shad have a nice range of top boxes, with sizes from 29 to 59 litres, and some nice features.
See  http://www.shadaustralia.com.au/

[Williamson]

Shad have a nice range of top boxes, with sizes from 29 to 59 litres, and some nice features.
See  http://www.shadaustralia.com.au/

Yikes!  Nearly $700 for a big box and mounting plate, plus more big $$ to get it sprayed to match the bike.  The OEM box for the ST13 was ~ $990, included mounting plate, back in 2013, dunno what they're asking now though.

[alans1100]

If I was going to get a new top box I would check out the one that Cerebral Knievel and Abe had on their STs

I believe it was a Givi with the brake light upgrade

(Something like this)



Cheers
Shiney

I looked at that one but preferred the one in the link I posted - hoping the grain harvest will be better than last season though doubtful at the moment

Givi E55 by Alan, on Flickr

[NandV]

All 3 of our ST1300,s are fitted with Givi 55's c/w mounting plates & the top case rack, an excellent product.
You are right, not much change out of  $1K each but we have found them brilliant, well worth it. 
And the size suits us to a tee for 2 up travel with tent, airmats, sleeping bags and groundsheet all in a silver Ortlieb bag on the rack. If the weather is looking dodgy on the day, our wet weather gear when rolled up tight fits under the outer duo strap of the Andy Strapz if reqd. The A S,s are another great product.
Std Givi  Red, Silver or Black also match the ST colours so the whole set when loaded onto whichever bike still looks the goods!!
Cheers
Neil
NandV