The aerodynamics of an open top box at speed

[GoldOxide_imp]

Just keep it latched, Clearview!

... maybe a bit slow here, but ...

"Ferret in the tub"?

(Nice Marmot)

[Gone in 60]

Tod, when I first glanced at your sketch, I got a totally different idea of what you were going for... until I took a closer look.
GO.... Apparently you're not a bowler.

[flynrider]

This is an interesting thread. I have a Hepco & Becker Journey 40 top case on my CB and I only lock the top box when I leave something in it that I don't want to have stolen. I've had it over 80 mph and it's never popped open. I think the difference might be in the latching mechanism. Even when it's unlocked, the latch stays engaged with the lid.

[peterbaron]

My Givi top box passed rev limiter test 2 x....and Lord Popgun has a Givi as well...
The only difference between our top boxes is that mine keeps beer cooler 2x longer than his....if it is previously cooled in a fridge

[Lord Popgun]

At this point I have to ask, What is a fridge? Sounds kinda familiar, but can’t place it.

[Houtman_imp]

Lucas refrigerators is the reason that English people drink warm beer.

[peterbaron]

Not just Lucas fridges but also 6V Lucas electrics found in old motorcycles

[flynrider]

I owned a late 60s Triumph with Lucas electrics. That bike nearly drove me insane. I actually used to carry a big 5 cell flashlight to strap on the handlebars if I rode it at night.

[peterbaron]

This is what I meant....problems......any opinions about Magneti Marelli ???

[GoldOxide_imp]

Tod, when I first glanced at your sketch, I got a totally different idea of what you were going for... until I took a closer look.
GO.... Apparently you're not a bowler.

Yeah, I suppose not. Well, I've bowled many times, but definitely lack the literacy. Hmm, just speaking the other day how all the bowling alleys in the local region have closed for good. (*sigh*)