Top Box rack

[Robbie8666]

OK this probably the wrong section to post this but I'd like members advice,
 
I got back into biking after over 10 years out and have just bought a 02 Fazer 600
love it and went to cornwall and back at the weekend
 
when i bought the bike it has a GIVI rack and plate fitted , my question is....
are all givi plates the same and will any size topbox fit it?
whilst using a small rucsac to Cornwall was ok for a one off i'd like to have something I can pack and ride more comfortably
 
also whist I'm on I will be doing that run alot when the weather is good enough any advice on best luggage to get ie throwovers or is it worth investing in hard luggage?

[Farjo]

There's monokey and monolock which do not fit each other. Monokey are better but they both seem pretty sturdy.

I have used soft and hard luggage and would advise hard because you don't have to worry about weather and your stuff getting wet in the rain, and because you can walk away from your bike and the luggage is locked to the bike.

Post a pic of the rack and some bright spark will be able to tell you which type it is.

[Robbie8666]

thanks for that, I googled it and now know I've got a monolock plate fitted so will try and find a givi box on ebay..
 
will invest in some panniers too as riding to Cornwall with a rucksack on my back was a tad tiring!!

[GringoRojo]

for about a tenner you can get a 44litre waterproof rollbag from Aldi / Lidl and strap it to the pillion seat.

[Robbie8666]

Cool, thanks for that , i'll have to pop down and have a butchers,,
 
ok next question, are individual bungee cords better or a cargo net?