Thoughts on racks and top boxes

[DutchRutter]

Hello CB experts,

I just installed my new SW-Motech Saddle bags. The bags seem to be more designed around the DLX then the Standard but its still fine. The bags will most likely be used for commuting to and from work and most solo riding.

I do want to add more luggage and a passenger backrest for two up trips. At first I was planning on the Shadow sissy bad and a tail bag. But the idea of removing/adding that whole assembly every time kind of killed that idea. Now I am thinking a Givi SR1118 rack, which would give me back my rear grab bar when the box is off, and a Givi E300NT2 Monolock top case with the back rest.

I figured going with the SR1118 because its the rear rack that from what I can tell in pictures would interfere with the saddle bags the least. The bags sit pretty flush with the seat and don't leave a lot of room between the side caps.

As for the box, I'm really just guessing. I tend to not like big bulky things but at the same time, on longer trips more space then less is appreciated. Maybe a Givi V40NTA Monokey or a little larger would be better.

I am not very familiar with bike luggage so that's why I'm here asking you all. Opinions are welcome, what do you think?

Here is a shot of the CB with the new bags to give an idea on why the particular rack is what I'm leaning to. I REALLY like these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32568027...4itemAdapt
But I don't think they'll work too well with the saddlebags.