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Post by tweaker on Aug 8, 2007 8:18:54 GMT -5
Hello Matt - The E450 is a good box for the NTV - I thought it looked great on mine! I know this is a "fashion victim" type of comment but: 1. I put two narrow strips of black insulation tape down the reflector following the lines on the case top. This broke up the weird shaped big reflector into 3 sections and looked the biz! 2. I took the reflector off and put a sheet of foil over the white reflector backing and in the recess available for a stop light - this took the reflectivity of the reflector up through the roof ... added visibility ;D. I have now bought a Kappa K48 case that I will fit tomorrow - this is even bigger than the E450 (i.e. it's 48 litres). It was the biggest case I could find that I liked the look of for the NTV - it arrived at work today and looks ACE!! Its about an inch wider than the E450, no bigger front to back, and is about 1 1/2 inches flatter (i.e. less high) than the E450 .. but has 3 litres extra capacity . Only down side is ... it costs twice the price of the E450 and doesn't come with a top-plate (I already had the monokey top plate it needs though) - long term investment! - Tweaker
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Aug 8, 2007 14:46:30 GMT -5
Post by hovis on Aug 8, 2007 14:46:30 GMT -5
Top boxes are a symptom of age ;D,i used to hate them and thought they were for old guys but now i like my Givi E45 ,it's convenient,especially for the helmet or picking up the bits the misses forgets in Tesco's Hovis
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Aug 8, 2007 18:34:25 GMT -5
Post by jaz66 on Aug 8, 2007 18:34:25 GMT -5
Hi all Gotta disagree about topboxes being ageist.. I think i said elsewhere I am the kind a guy who buys a hatchback rahter than a saloon, just in case i want to move a grand piano or something................. a topbox on any bike just makes it so much more useable. For example; stowing that extra lid. Packing some wet proofs (Just in case.. ;D ) Picking up the bits of shopping for the missus.. and MOST importantly getting More... ..BEER .. ;D If you ain't got a box how you gonna carry all that stuff.........................Huh.....Huh...EXACTLY, You can't So having a topbox is MANLY. It shows you: Have at least one friend.. ;D (For the extra lid) You actually ride your bike in ALL weathers. (ie; wet proofs) Your still a fanny magnet (got a missus ain't ya.... ) and of course your a social animal, and life and soul of the PARTY ............Because you got BEER!!....... ;D Enjoy & ride safe Jaz ( a proud Top Box Owner... ;D )
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