FZ1 - Givi Topbox Load question?

[Strifae]

I am off to Germany on Sunday and I have a Givi Monorack with a E460 topbox, I noticed the maximum weight the rack states it allows for is 6kg.
 
I have managed to pack some of the heavier stuff into my tank bag so the topbox is currently 9.5kg, I am probably overly worrying but anyone know if this should be fine? my old FZS600 could be overloaded quite significantly but that was all steel frame and steel rack, this is alloy I think and I certainly dont want it to bend my frame or even best case, the rack break and I lose my box down the autobahn?

[Tmation]

You should be fine, I have loaded up my V46 case loads of times without trouble.


Where you off to in Germany? I am going this Friday night to Westerwald and the Harz areas. Was trying to get to Spain but all ferries booked up, so Beer, Bends and Bratwurst here I come

[Strifae]

I am heading to the Cologne area (Troisdorf) and will be visiting the city and exploring the local area/roads
 
First trip to Europe on my Bike (any bike for that matter) so am a little bit nervous
 
Beer, Bends and Bratwurst sounds good to me too 

[Tmation]

I will be just to the east of you in Wissen until the Monday. The area just to the South and East of you (down to Koblenz ) is known as the Westerwald and there are some fantastic roads. To the South and West is the Mosel Valley which is also full of fantastic roads (like the nurburgring). Cocham and the Asbach Brandy tour are worth a visit. The international Fazer meet is in the area the following weekend.


Good luck on the first tour    and don't for get to try the curry wurst mit pom frits

[Strifae]

That sounds amazing will definitely check out those roads (just looked on map and looks awesome)

Also the weather looks brilliant for both our trips - so enjoy yours too may see you out and about in that lovely nature park

[nsr500v4]

I went to the TT with a topbox and panniers stuffed to the hilt and never had any issues so just enjoy the trip!