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Farkles, Gear & Accessories => Farkles and Gear General Section => Topic started by: Wombat on June 05, 2014, 07:15:19 PM
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This is an old farkle. I went into the wrong bike shop :fp after a new topbox and was told they dont sell them but they had a second hand one for $50. :runyay That will do me but I had to fit it. The following is the way I went about it. First step was to disinfect it because it had that drug lab delivery smell to it. :eek :eek I used a packet of carb soda and about a gallon of vinegar so I could handle it. :crazy
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0551_zpsa7f89ee3.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0551_zpsa7f89ee3.jpg.html)
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0601_zpsc6ee99ad.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0601_zpsc6ee99ad.jpg.html)
Next was to get a piece of 6mm Ali and shape it to the same size as the baseplate
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0841_zpsbdf943ad.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0841_zpsbdf943ad.jpg.html)
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0844_zpscc71801e.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0844_zpscc71801e.jpg.html)
Bolt the Ali to the bike by using the four grip rail bolts on top. Then bolt the baseplate onto that.
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0851_zps451a841e.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0851_zps451a841e.jpg.html)
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0852_zpsa3298eff.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0852_zpsa3298eff.jpg.html)
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0845_zpsce77b12c.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0845_zpsce77b12c.jpg.html)
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0855_zpsec94b5e9.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0855_zpsec94b5e9.jpg.html)
Then just slip the topbox on and off using the key. I have added a brake light ($3 jobby delivered) and internal led lights
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0757_zpsc091a5c6.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0757_zpsc091a5c6.jpg.html)
The LED strip was about $8 for 5m from memory. Just put a 4 point plug on and this can be disconnected when I remove the topbox when I go 5 star camping
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/surveywa/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0860_zpsb097b248.jpg) (http://s941.photobucket.com/user/surveywa/media/Bike%20Modifications/Givi%20Topbox/SAM_0860_zpsb097b248.jpg.html)
There you have it ;-*
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Great work Wombat, thanks for sharing mate :hatwave
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Nice work :thumbs
I made a plate for mine the other week out of 10mm aluminum, to minimise the topbox movement and it did :runyay
Also, doing a grab handle bolt up that the Honda had just sitting there :fp helped a lot as well.
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Replacing missing bolts on the subframe and fixing the subframe cracked though helped mine from wobbling.
Nice work :thumbs
I made a plate for mine the other week out of 10mm aluminum, to minimise the topbox movement and it did :runyay
Also, doing a grab handle bolt up that the Honda had just sitting there :fp helped a lot as well.
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All very nice, Wombat, but how do you cut 6mm ally? Would be tedious with a hacksaw.
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Great work Wombat, thanks for sharing mate :hatwave
Great work Wombat, thanks for sharing mate :thumb
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All very nice, Wombat, but how do you cut 6mm ally? Would be tedious with a hacksaw.
Nice work, Wombat - picked up a bargain and used your "Master of Measurement" skills to create the baseplate - and I am also interested in the cutter used.
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All very nice, Wombat, but how do you cut 6mm ally? Would be tedious with a hacksaw.
Sorry for the late reply but the Ali plate was cut by my Daughters boyfriend trying to be in favour however I normally use a jigsaw with fine blade :grin
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All very nice, Wombat, but how do you cut 6mm ally? Would be tedious with a hacksaw.
Sorry for the late reply but the Ali plate was cut by my Daughters boyfriend trying to be in favour however I normally use a jigsaw with fine blade :grin
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Firstly- keep him guessing for as long as possible!! Especially if he has access to a laser cutter. :wink1
Secondly- I take it that's an electric jigsaw with a high tooth/inch steel blade. Sounds like it would be pretty slow going.
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If thats all you have got :eek
:wht11