Bungee hooks on GIVI 48L topbox

[therider]

I have a long 2-up trip coming up next month. I have mountain sun tank panniers on my 12gs but they don't mount well on the FJR, so am thinking for options to tie up extra luggage on topbox. I can probably attach a duffel bag on top of pannier bags using rok straps, and not really inclined to get the givi topbox rack. Thinking if bungee hooks on the topbox is a good idea. Anyone done that?

 

[wheatonFJR]

They really don't want to have you put a lot of weight on that weak subframe.

I would recommend a larger tank bag...or a trailer.

 

[huron52]

Who are "they"

 

[wheatonFJR]

Who are "they"

1.Martians

2.Designers of the rear subframe that cracks when overloaded

3.Canadians

4.None of the above

 

[SacramentoMike]

This is them.

You won't find much love for bungees around here though. The tiedown lugs I've seen for that purpose require drilling holes in the box, too. Want to do that?

 

[therider]

I can drill holes in the givi topbox but not probably the OEM panniers. I will try tying up a duffel for light items using whatever is on bike without drilling.

 

[huron52]

I use the givi rack, that givi makes and of course "touch wood" never have had a problem

 

[SouthernCruizer]

I use the givi rack, that givi makes and of course "touch wood" never have had a problem

I also use the Givi made rack...only problem is that it's tough to find hook points, as there are not many points that are suitable for hooking in.

 

[rogdeb]

I drilled for bungie buddys, but on the Givi Rack itself. Worked well for me for many years. Gotta get that Givi rack .

I also drilled for bungie buddys under the side cases. That worked well also.

https://www.hyperlites.com/bungy%20buddys.html .. but available at many more outlets.