kyojitsu Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Does anyone know of a stylish top box bracket and mount for the 5th Gen? It may be just me but I can't bring myself to lash great lumps of metal to such a pretty bike. The only decent one I've seen is an aluminum design from SW Motech and that appears to be only available for the VTEC bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorWing Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I was in the same boat as you, in that I wanted a top box, but those things all over the back is just nasty. I don't think SW Motech actually makes a top box rack for the 5th either, at least that is what I was told by their US distributor/importer (Twisted Throttle) and it does not appear on their site. A forum member here actually makes the "solo" rack that sits everything forward and looks miles better. It is a very high quality piece. Here is the thread: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/74705-reserve-a-5th-gen-solo-rack-from-kanadianken/ He does ship international as well, you may want to contact him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyojitsu Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thanks - I'll take look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted July 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hepco & Becker make a nice sports rack that needs no ugly hardwear to attach their top boxes to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Kanadian Ken's Solo Rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCY2K Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I think Krauser makes a K-1 rack (or some such name) that's decent looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 before I had a top box mount on my Givi Wingrack, I bolted a box to the back half of the Sargent seat. (never used it, so why not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90dog Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I just installed one of Ken's top box racks yesterday. It is a little high, which might be necessary for removing a one piece seat without disturbing the rack. I have a Sargent with a separate pillion seat so clearance is not an issue. The Givi M5 mounts to it, and any Givi Monokey case will fit on that. Ken makes a quality piece, it looks great, and bolts right up to the grab rail bosses. I'm normally not a big fan of top cases, but they have their uses and for a 5th Gen VFR Ken's is the best setup I've seen. Shipping is fast and the price is right. Highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted July 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2015 I just installed one of Ken's top box racks yesterday. It is a little high, which might be necessary for removing a one piece seat without disturbing the rack. I have a Sargent with a separate pillion seat so clearance is not an issue. The Givi M5 mounts to it, and any Givi Monokey case will fit on that. Ken makes a quality piece, it looks great, and bolts right up to the grab rail bosses. I'm normally not a big fan of top cases, but they have their uses and for a 5th Gen VFR Ken's is the best setup I've seen. Shipping is fast and the price is right. Highly recommend. I think that's the type of "ugly lump of metal" he is referring to. (no offence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Never heard my Solo rack referred to as ugly..... Where's the tissue paper? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted July 26, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sorry KanadianKen, Its not your part, just the Givi stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted July 26, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 26, 2015 I accept the practical side of them, but face it guys, no top box (or mount) is ever going to look good! Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted July 26, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 26, 2015 Go With Ken's solo rack!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90dog Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Unless you're the type that looks at yourself in window reflections as you ride by, you can't see the thing when your riding. The performance of the bike is unchanged. You arrive with your stuff and if it was raining that stuff is dry. I guess it just depends on what's important to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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