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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: BrianTRice@gmail.com on March 20, 2013, 10:44:20 AM
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Zero provides an accessory page for a top box (http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=161).
It appears to be a Givi E340 Vision top box (http://www.giviusa.com/cases-top-case/Monolock-/E340-VISION) with a Monolock rack (http://www.giviusa.com/cases-top-case/Monolock-/).
Has anyone installed this yet, or seen it at a dealer? I'd like to have a look before using it. 34L seems adequate for a top box on this size of bike, but maybe a larger one would be fine. I looked at the B47 Blade (http://www.giviusa.com/cases-top-case/Monolock-/B47-BLADE), but it does look ungainly on top and probably would introduce enough drag to be a bit of an issue.
I'll try to order one soon in any case, because a little locked cargo bin goes a long way towards utility. Even without the case, the extra grab bars would provide a better anchor for tie-down straps or a cargo net.
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I read through the 2012 S case thread (http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=2155.0) and put in inquiries to the vendor for the police/fleet fittings, since it seems to be the same unit and also includes pannier fittings which should come in handy. I'll also ask my local dealer.
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Zero now seems to be offering a Monokey plate (http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_7&products_id=209) (vs. Monolock which ha been more scooter-oriented) along with a Trekker 33L top case (http://www.giviusa.com/givi-products/cases/trekker-series/trk33n-trekker-case-33ltr-detail). Monokey is a sturdier line of cases and will interoperate with more motorcycles. I've been using a Givi Maxia for a while now, so if I had to do this over, I would pick the Monokey option and re-use or exchange the case with my other bike. As it is, I have a used 45L monolock Givi case on order to replace the 34L that Zero sells, and I'll let that go on Craigslist or such.