Top Box

Sandycheeks · 16 Jul 2014 at 10:41

How much of a difference in handling will there be if using a ~47ltr top box.
Amongst my reasons for wanting one is somewhere to stow my riding gear and helmet if going anywhere.

Sandycheeks · 16 Jul 2014 at 11:07

Bike's a Versys 650.
Gonna get a cheapo box for now and see what's what.

Sandycheeks · 16 Jul 2014 at 13:33

Like I said, if I decide to nip anywhere it would be nice to remove the pants, coat and helmet on arrival and put it in there until I return and change back again.
Hate walking around clutching a helmet and wearing textile pants over my jeans...especially in this glorious weather.

Sandycheeks · 16 Jul 2014 at 17:13

Woogie said:
Only issue I have found with mine is lugging my chain and disc lock around, The bike was much harder to push around and felt rather top heavy, took them out and it is loads better.

How big is your chain ? :eek:

Sandycheeks · 16 Jul 2014 at 20:51

I never considered the air brake effect, not sure it will have much of an effect.

Sandycheeks · 16 Jul 2014 at 22:46

I love the Tigers and sat on a few when shopping around...I like how big they feel.
Unfortunately the price put me off.
If I spent the same on a Tiger as I did on the Versys I would have ended up with a bike 7 or 8 years older with 20 - 25000 miles extra on the clock.
Was a bit of a no brainer really...if I ever get to a point where money is no object then I might consider it again.
I know they're a great bike but gotta watch them pennies.