The pillions back rest for that top box is around $178aud
The Honda side bags/panniers appear a rip-off wherever you live but at least they don't need a rack - which keeps the overall costs down I guess. They are infinitely better than the top-box which appears to have been an afterthought at best.
In fairness to Honda a lot of bag companies I've looked at quote a limit of 10kg - but who sticks to it?!
Hi Aus At,.....no the rack is Hepco & Becker, can't get anything from Honda even if I wanted it!!!!This is the rack & Bag
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Just go to the following link, part numbers and prices are all on thereHi Aus At,
Any chance you could post the part numbers for the rack and top case your going with. I noticed on the Hepco Becker webpage they have a few types of racks - some flip down etc. Also, could you post the cost of each item.
Cheers
Wadeo
Thanks Aus AT.....no the rack is Hepco & Becker, can't get anything from Honda even if I wanted it!!!!This is the rack & Bag
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Hi Aus At,
Any chance you could post the part numbers for the rack and top case your going with. I noticed on the Hepco Becker webpage they have a few types of racks - some flip down etc. Also, could you post the cost of each item.
Cheers
Wadeo
I had that Hepco top box on my Explorer, good strong box with double skin so you can carry water in it! or lager.:laugh:Thanks Aus AT
Just placed the same order. A little over $500 for top box and rack. Better than the $890 for the plastic lunch box Honda is offering. The Hepco Becker is at least metal, looks substantial and you can at least strap additional gear to the handles of the box if need be. :grin2:
Cheers
Wadeo
Keep the shiny side up!
Totally agree with the width comment in relation to panniers. I'm going to try to avoid them if I can. My thoughts are for touring - I'll place a soft luggage bag on the seat and strap securely to the rear top box. If I carry a small tent, it will go across the lid of the top box. The way I see it, that's much the same position as a pillion and aerodynamically panniers can be a brake. Further to that, I think the AT is too slim to have wide panniers. It suits a BMW GS 1200 because they are a tank already, however on the slim AT I just feel it will be over kill. Also, the two different width panniers from Honda while practical, to me look funny from behind because the right one has to accommodate the exhaust. That's just my ASD showing up though!
Cheers
Wadeo
Keep the shiny side up!