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How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:43 am
by Tokkyu40
I just bought a new 2020 PCX150 ABS and I'm looking to upgrade the utility. I've already ordered a windshield, so now I need a top box.
What boxes do you recommend? How big can I go without affecting the handling at high speeds? The roads in San Diego are pretty fast.
How big looks too big to you? I'd rather not have the "steamer trunk on a roller skate" vibe going.
One option is a 33 liter Shad. Is that too big, too small or does it blend in to the lines of the bike fairly well?
Feel free to boast about your box here. I'm looking for any wisdom I can find.

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:03 pm
by mymitzi
That may be the sweet spot [33] especially if you plan to keep it on all or most of the time. Most of my riding is w/o the box.
Think mine is about 35 liter [Kappa]...... and it holds plenty.

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:22 pm
by Tokkyu40
Thanks. I'll hunt around and see what I can find in that size range.

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:40 am
by dankly1
I use the Givi 34 liter. I really like it and adding the light kit along with a Skene Tail/Brake Light Controller give me great visibility.
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I think anything around the size you're talking about is a good size and adds a lot of functionality.

Cheers!
dankly

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:47 am
by Tokkyu40
That Givi looks great.
I found a 37 liter Monolock and a top case adapter to fit the PCX on Amazon for about $250 after taxes. I'll probably grab those and a set of mirror extenders (I can see my arms really well!) next month after paying my current credit card bills.

You guys are really helpful!

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:20 pm
by Yorkie150
dankly1 wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:40 am I use the Givi 34 liter. I really like it and adding the light kit along with a Skene Tail/Brake Light Controller give me great visibility.

Box 1.jpg

Box 2.jpg

I think anything around the size you're talking about is a good size and adds a lot of functionality.

Cheers!
dankly
could you put a post on about fitting the top box and the lighting kit please ?

thanks

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 8:22 pm
by dankly1
Yorkie150 wrote: Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:20 pm
could you put a post on about fitting the top box and the lighting kit please ?

thanks
I made a post about it after I first did the install

https://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php? ... 45#p149145

Hopefully this will be helpful

Cheers
Dankly

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 11:40 pm
by op3l
I don't have a top box... but if I was going to get one, I'd get one that's slightly narrower than the front handle bar and in the tallest size they come in.

Already ugly, might as well make it ugly but super useful!

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2022 6:01 pm
by Old Wolf
I use a Shad SH 33 because I think it's a good combination of utility and style, the bigger the top case the more it vibrates and makes noise.

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:16 am
by Munions
I love my Shad SH39 - lots of storage space and I've never noticed any rattling.

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Wed May 17, 2023 7:00 am
by Twinmgmt
Hey Dankly .. like your set up. Whats the model # of your box. I didn't see it on GIVI , thanks. Just receiving a new PCX tonight :)

Re: How big a top box do you like?

Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 10:54 am
by Twinmgmt
Hi ! Just curious did you need anything else to mount the box on your scooter ? I was quoted Givi part no. SR1190. Did you need this part ? Thanks H.

dankly1 wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:40 am I use the Givi 34 liter. I really like it and adding the light kit along with a Skene Tail/Brake Light Controller give me great visibility.

Box 1.jpg

Box 2.jpg

I think anything around the size you're talking about is a good size and adds a lot of functionality.

Cheers!
dankly