Top Case Recommendation
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Top Case Recommendation
I amthinking about getting a top case for my Buddy. I did a search on eBay and there are cases out there for as low as $40 up to $100+ including some Genuine brand name ones.
Can anyone make some recommendations on what to stay away from and/or which work well? I want something that will hold a full face helmet.
Thanks
Can anyone make some recommendations on what to stay away from and/or which work well? I want something that will hold a full face helmet.
Thanks
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I have the Shad 29
$99 from scooterworks (& most other places)
Its not pretty but it has proven to be quite durable & holds all I need to.
I bought it for my Rattler (now sold) so I am not crazy about the look on my Stella but one of the things I really like is the quick release handle that just pops it off or on.
$99 from scooterworks (& most other places)
Its not pretty but it has proven to be quite durable & holds all I need to.
I bought it for my Rattler (now sold) so I am not crazy about the look on my Stella but one of the things I really like is the quick release handle that just pops it off or on.
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I use a Hawk 3/4 helmet. Check out full face ones here .
<edit> DUH on me. Forgot this was about topcases.
<edit> DUH on me. Forgot this was about topcases.
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I got this one for my BlackJack and it ROCKS. I can detach it and carry it away if I want...it holds my bag with all my work stuff and laptop, plus the height of it allows me to pile stuff high.
It will definitely hold your full-face and then some:
I got mine at our dealer but I see it is for sale here: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/lug ... l_bag.html
It will definitely hold your full-face and then some:
I got mine at our dealer but I see it is for sale here: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/lug ... l_bag.html
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I have that for my Triumph. The detachable part broke almost immediately, but that's ok. I just screwed it down to the plate and it has worked awesomely for years now.EBee wrote:I got this one for my BlackJack and it ROCKS. I can detach it and carry it away if I want...it holds my bag with all my work stuff and laptop, plus the height of it allows me to pile stuff high.
It will definitely hold your full-face and then some:
I got mine at our dealer but I see it is for sale here: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/lug ... l_bag.html
I don't know what the hate is for the Genuine top box. I like mine and I used LocTite Blue so nothing would vibrate off. I hope the rack doesn't break, but I don't over load the case anyways. I like the way it looks.
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Got that exact same case. Took a little work to get the mount plate attached and the dual action key mechanism is a nice feature. Holds enough for light shopping trips or your helmet when parked.EBee wrote:I got this one for my BlackJack and it ROCKS. I can detach it and carry it away if I want...it holds my bag with all my work stuff and laptop, plus the height of it allows me to pile stuff high.
It will definitely hold your full-face and then some:
I got mine at our dealer but I see it is for sale here: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/lug ... l_bag.html
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Got both of these beauties for under $100, so far so functional.
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Went with the Coocase and glad I did.
Keys? I don't need no stinkin' keys.
Never thought I would use the remote but, that is my #1 favorite feature. Well built, roomy and has brake light LEDs [albeit small] built into the lid.
Keys? I don't need no stinkin' keys.
Never thought I would use the remote but, that is my #1 favorite feature. Well built, roomy and has brake light LEDs [albeit small] built into the lid.
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Re: Top Case Recommendation
the decked out coocase cases are nice! esp with the remote... but i'm satisfied/happy with my $40 ebay one. definitely holds a full face/modular.remhed wrote:I amthinking about getting a top case for my Buddy. I did a search on eBay and there are cases out there for as low as $40 up to $100+ including some Genuine brand name ones.
Can anyone make some recommendations on what to stay away from and/or which work well? I want something that will hold a full face helmet.
Thanks
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The cool thing about the $40 med & $60 Lrg clone cases is that you can buy some close matching Krylon paint (so many colors) and two tone them to the scoot body color. As soon as the days get a little cooler (90F) I plan to mask off and paint the bottoms Pamplona red and the tops Pamplona beige, or vice-versa. That should attract traffic attention.
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Wow, I thought I was the only person on MB who was happy with his Genuine TopCase! Nice to see some others chiming in here!
I have nothing bad to say about my color matching Genuine Top Case at all. It has never leaked, never rattled, never done anything but exactly what it is supposed to do — stay closed and keep my stuff safe. And having a St. Tropez, the matching blue paint color really looks especially good.
In the "above and beyond" performance category, my scooter has been knocked over once while parked, and I low sided at about 30mph once, and in each incident my top case has remained locked and closed even though it took the bulk of the blow going down. That definitely impressed me.
The only maintenance I've had to do to it is once a dowel in one of the hinges vibrated loose. I just went to the hardware store and bought a replacement for 50¢, tapped it in, and it has bee perfect ever since. No big deal.
I have nothing bad to say about my color matching Genuine Top Case at all. It has never leaked, never rattled, never done anything but exactly what it is supposed to do — stay closed and keep my stuff safe. And having a St. Tropez, the matching blue paint color really looks especially good.
In the "above and beyond" performance category, my scooter has been knocked over once while parked, and I low sided at about 30mph once, and in each incident my top case has remained locked and closed even though it took the bulk of the blow going down. That definitely impressed me.
The only maintenance I've had to do to it is once a dowel in one of the hinges vibrated loose. I just went to the hardware store and bought a replacement for 50¢, tapped it in, and it has bee perfect ever since. No big deal.