11-22-2021, 11:49 AM
Just recently added some Givi side cases to the CB. Had some aluminum panniers on the Quota - very thin so one had to pack carefully.
Have never been able to store a helmet on a bike until I added a huge Givi 56 top case. It will hold two full face helmets.
So it seems to me, if you want to stow a helment - a top case is the way to go. Otherwise; drive a car. Side cases are for heavy stuff and clothes. Top case (at least for me) is a place to lock the helmet and hold extra gloves and liners for layering up or un-layering. Bulky light stuff. Now I'm not a big fan of top cases, but I've lost some shine on tank bags - top case proving just too practical. For my use case.
My main complaint; in college my helmet would not fit in a locker so I had to carry it with me. That was annoying.
What would you do on a naked bike?! Much to do about nothing.
Have never been able to store a helmet on a bike until I added a huge Givi 56 top case. It will hold two full face helmets.
So it seems to me, if you want to stow a helment - a top case is the way to go. Otherwise; drive a car. Side cases are for heavy stuff and clothes. Top case (at least for me) is a place to lock the helmet and hold extra gloves and liners for layering up or un-layering. Bulky light stuff. Now I'm not a big fan of top cases, but I've lost some shine on tank bags - top case proving just too practical. For my use case.
My main complaint; in college my helmet would not fit in a locker so I had to carry it with me. That was annoying.
What would you do on a naked bike?! Much to do about nothing.
