You did the right thing. Mass behind motorcycle drastically changes bikes handeling characteristics. I also pushed the box as close to bikes center, testing it with my usual luggage and minimal space needed for a passanger if I needed that.

 

I posted this picture also in "what did you......" But i see the manufacturers are putting the topbox far behind on the bike. I Used a GIVI plate for a other bike and made is so that it got a few cm to the front. Its a trekker outback 42L case.

 

I have a pair of the 42s, which I used as side cases on my previous bike. Still waiting for the adapter kit for my side rack, but I can use one as a top box. It seems a bit big to me, and I've opted for cheap saddlebags for daily use. I'd consider selling, as I think aluminum would be sturdier.

 

Those Givi cases have got to be great for carrying a 24 case of beer.

 

Only 1 case?

 

I have the Givi Dolomiti 46L Top Case, and the AltRider luggage plate on my 2016. I'm very satisfied with the look of the setup and the utility of having the extra storage that is lockable.

I can stick my helmet and jacket in there when it's parked, and my work briefcase and work shoes also fit inside during my commute.

 

I absolutely love my 58. I can fit my helmet and jacket when i arrive at my destination.

Cheers!

 

Gorgeous! Is that the 58L Givi? Which rack and adaptors do you use? Thks!

 

An advantage of the 58L box is that when I ride to the city, I can put my helmet, gloves, and tank bag inside and walk away without having to fret about people digging through my stuff and walking away with the good stuff.

At one point, I had a 30L Givi Dolomiti that was great for commuting to work and carrying my messenger bag with laptop. It could also be flipped to be used as a pannier. I liked this piece because it didn't take up a lot of storage in the garage when not in use.

 

I have the monokey version of the 42l box in aluminum mounted to an Altrider rear rack/plate. I use the box for commuting to work and love the smaller size. Just large enough to carry my lunch and laptop.

 

I have the 42l. If I had the larger cases I would Likely carry yet more stuff, I’m a careful packer but yeesh does it all add up. The AT sets the top case up high, if you need more volume I’d look at larger side cases. My wife has a Givi dolomiti top case which I really like but there is no hope for helmet storage. As a side note I moved the trekkers from my previous bike, over 100,000 kms and they have been flawless.

 

I too have both. And like the post above, day rides, I tend to use the smaller box and on longer trips I use the larger box. I've had this set-up for a couple years now (on different bike as well) and find I use the smaller box 90% of the time.

 

I have a thick Givi-compatible plate (looks very much like a M7) and put a 55L top box on it. I have overloaded it a many times without issue. However, the treks did not include offroad.

 

Givi trekker outback is MONOKEY, not monolock. As for strength, I have had couple of drops and the box held well (bigger box even acted as some sort of crashbar).
ATas rear rack is really strong (since it is designed to lift the bike up, which is way more than M7 plate's carrying capacity).

So, if you make your own adapter for givi plate (any kind), box itself is the limit.

ps. I will post a picture to get an idea how to make givi plate compatible with honda's rack.

Here's my DIY:

IMG_20201001_180203.jpg

drive.google.com

 

Yes , I meant to say monokey. I knew when I typed it , something wasn't right.

 

I have both. Generally for day rides I use the smaller. On longer tours I may use the bigger box.

 

I have it on ATas with M7 base plate (more durable than aluminum 8 or 9. Had to do some diy mounting points to stock rack (simple squared pipe with 2 holes, to adapt to hondas rack). Givi offers additional rack, which is crazy overkill for as simple as shifting couple of cm. Had several jumping offroad sessions, everything is way more solid, than givi adapter.
ps. I have bigger version trekker box and it looks just fine, plenty of space, not too wide from sides, so I don't even notice it while driving. For city riding I would just get something like soft backpack, not smaller box.

 

I looked at your picture below. You mentioned the M7 being more durable than the aluminum M8 and 9, but the one in your picture looks like it is plastic. Is that the case?