Topbox / Trunk

[Joesmoe]

I imagine loading the top case to capacity with ball bearings would overload rack, and at a minimum take away some the stability of the bike.

While Samuel Clemens was famous for saying, "The problem with common sense is that it isn't common", I would guess most of us with top boxes find them the most practical piece of luggage for carriage, access, extra brake lights, less easily bumped, etc. And likewise, I pack my Dr. Pepper low in the panniers and reserve the top box for lighter things such as the potato chips.

 

[Fingers]

The weight limit put on the rack is to cover Triumph's butt. As Paul said would not fill it with ball bearings but I don't worry about using my tour pack

 

[BigNorm]

The weight limit put on the rack is to cover Triumph's butt. As Paul said would not fill it with ball bearings but I don't worry about using my tour pack

What he said

 

[Kendan]

I try to keep my ball bearing hauling to a minimum. I was just thinking that a good sized case was close to the load limit, like that Givi E55 is around 11lbs by itself. I wouldn't be carrying anything heavy anyways, so I guess its a moot point really, was just curious if anyone had any issues with the weight on the rack. And any smart company will always embrace a disclaimer so hence the sticker warning.
That being said, that Shad 50 might look decent enough on the bike.

 

[jake shaw]

The weight limit is exactly why I put extra bracing under mine, which takes away the sag. I can put a **** load of ball bearings in it now

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

The last day of my R3 ownership. Matuzu trunk with built in backrest. Never leaked.