top box/rear seat adapter

Hi Folks,
I've just been given a double helmet givi topbox which I think I can adapt to fit using the three mounting bolts that secure the rear pillion pad.
Has anyone done this? If so can you point me to a thread.

I'm thinking of using the rear pillion pad base but this will mean destroying the pillion pad.

Any thoughts/ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Biz

Thank you wing,
I've looked at the bracket a bit closer today, it looks like the bracket is curved to match to match the plastic base of the pillion pad. Did you bend the bracket slightly to give a flat mounting surface, or did you space it out with washers?
I plan to fabricate a plate to bolt to the pad bracket which in turn is bolted to the givi base plate so I can easily remove the top box (It's one of those monokey designs, unlocks and detaches in one go).
I don't really want to destroy the pillion seat I have so I guess I should post a request on the classifieds for another. I'll look for your pictures on the other site.
cheers
Biz

Biz, unless you are trying to make the bike mainly solo, you can get a universal mounting plate and attach it to the lugage rack if you have one. I did it to my 06 and when I use it I just remove the back rest and mount it on the rack with a rubber spacer to protect the chrome. I use Hepco and Becker removable hard luggage but the theroy is the same for the GVI types. Also if you have a Roadster you should look at the bags Ogre has on his. They look like they were made for the bike.

here is a picture of how mine looked with all the bags on her.

Thanks guys,
Warp 9.9 your bike looks well set up for two-up touring but I'm single at the moment (hence using the pillion pad bracket) and plan to stay that way for a little while....

Wing - I thought that's what you might have done, will post some pics once I get it all together - but may take a while.
cheers
Biz

bizmark said:

Thanks guys,
Warp 9.9 your bike looks well set up for two-up touring but I'm single at the moment (hence using the pillion pad bracket) and plan to stay that way for a little while....

Wing - I thought that's what you might have done, will post some pics once I get it all together - but may take a while.
cheers
Biz

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Ok Biz but if all of a sudden some single sparsley dressed gal with large upgrades needs a ride your out. More important is the extra amount of Beer one can carry on the pillon seat.

I am not single but 98% of the time I ride single

http://www.rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=285&cat=278&page=1

Rivco solo rack might work

Hi Guys,
yesterday got my hands on a spare pillion pad for 20 quid, ready to cut up for the project. Got a bid in on e-bay for a givi baseplate for 12 quid.
I'm pretty sure I can I can fabricate a pillion to givi interface plate with a lump of Ally plate I have to hand, will create a new post when it all comes to fruition.
Ogre, nice to see something like that for a solo rider, but I want a lockable topbox.
Warp, women with ginormous norks are my thing but sadly men with ginormous norks, like me, (I think the USA term is man tits) are not their's...!
I do remember years ago going to a bike show (Kent custom circa 1987?) the only reason for me to go was to carry the beer in an ex-army rucksack larger than me on the back of a cb900, no-one else could carry it! Of course I was knacked when we got there but the journey home was ok as it was a bit lighter...
Can't remember much else about that weekend, certainly a coming of age.
take it easy,
Biz