Joesmoe
IMOKUR2
This is a preliminary post -- I'll have one with photos soon.
I took a chance, for my 2014 Rocket III Touring, that I could install a top box straight away.
What I would prefer would be the Corbin Fleetliner, if I could afford it. At $1,850.00 shipped, it's just too rich for my blood.
Having had several Givi boxes on other bikes, I elected to purchase a Givi E55 Maxia III, from Revzilla.com, thanks to their customer service answering my questions.
For mounting -- everyone's question -- I'm here to tell you the Givi E251 generic Monokey mounting plate works just fine with Triumph-supplied rack on the Touring.
As others have mentioned, I removed the pillion back rest. There is a trick here, in that the posts of the back rest have threaded holes that take the bolts that both secure the backrest *and* secure the rack, with special spacers. As @mport so helpfully pointed out, with the backrest removed, one must supply alternate attachment hardware. In my case, I retained the four OEM 12mm bolts, and there was enough room in the tubes vacated by the missing backrest posts, I chose to place two flat washers, a lock washer (I would prefer a lock nut -- but Lowes was out this evening), and a 13mm 8x1.25 nut.
So the Givi box and hardware arrived via UPS this evening, and several lazy hours later, the Givi E55 case is on the bike.
I also ordered a backrest pad for the box, on the suggestion of others here I ordered an Admore lighting kit for the box, a document holder (appears parts are missing and I have a question into Revzilla on that one), and the Givi optional red colored cover for the box, in some hopes of being a little more visible, and perhaps pickup the red of the bike (mine is the red/black two tone of 2014).
So, if you were thinking about a box, this is one sure, relatively painless way to add one.
I took a chance, for my 2014 Rocket III Touring, that I could install a top box straight away.
What I would prefer would be the Corbin Fleetliner, if I could afford it. At $1,850.00 shipped, it's just too rich for my blood.
Having had several Givi boxes on other bikes, I elected to purchase a Givi E55 Maxia III, from Revzilla.com, thanks to their customer service answering my questions.
For mounting -- everyone's question -- I'm here to tell you the Givi E251 generic Monokey mounting plate works just fine with Triumph-supplied rack on the Touring.
As others have mentioned, I removed the pillion back rest. There is a trick here, in that the posts of the back rest have threaded holes that take the bolts that both secure the backrest *and* secure the rack, with special spacers. As @mport so helpfully pointed out, with the backrest removed, one must supply alternate attachment hardware. In my case, I retained the four OEM 12mm bolts, and there was enough room in the tubes vacated by the missing backrest posts, I chose to place two flat washers, a lock washer (I would prefer a lock nut -- but Lowes was out this evening), and a 13mm 8x1.25 nut.
So the Givi box and hardware arrived via UPS this evening, and several lazy hours later, the Givi E55 case is on the bike.
I also ordered a backrest pad for the box, on the suggestion of others here I ordered an Admore lighting kit for the box, a document holder (appears parts are missing and I have a question into Revzilla on that one), and the Givi optional red colored cover for the box, in some hopes of being a little more visible, and perhaps pickup the red of the bike (mine is the red/black two tone of 2014).
So, if you were thinking about a box, this is one sure, relatively painless way to add one.
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jake shaw
Turbocharged
Bigfoot390
.060 Over
Bigfoot390
.060 Over
Harley tour pack. Used the triumph rack with solid steel drilled and tapped inserts where the sissy bar was.. Mounted the tour pack on a piece of 1/4 aluminum plate . Quick release works so I can take it off when not needed.
Bigfoot390
.060 Over
Personaly I would of liked it lower but as it sits now there is only about of 1/4 clearance for the saddlebag lids to open fully.
Joesmoe
IMOKUR2
Nice work, and certainly puts the chintzy pad on the Givi to shame.
Joesmoe
IMOKUR2
BigNorm
Boobie Inspector
The trunk I had on my 2011 Road Glide would fit two helmets. Harley is proud of their **** but it was a good box. I upgraded the hinges so I would get those if you went that route.
Kendan
.040 Over
Been reading this post and now like the idea of having a removable top case. Although that harley one looks right at home on this bike. But my question is, doesn't a top case exceed the maximum recommended weight of the luggage rack? The sticker on my says no more than 15lbs. My Saddleman travel bag is about 15lbs empty so I just carry it on my rear seat. I would figure a case, not the harley one, but say a Givi, would cause the luggage rack to bend. Any thoughts?
