Bestem cheapo top box

Had this Bestem box sitting around that I bought a few years ago for a scooter. Finally put it on something.
Got some 8mm x 1.25 short pieces of metric all thread, nuts, washers and put em here.
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...0&d=1477877995

Took some black rubber hose cut it to length, slit it long ways and put em here
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...1&d=1477878135

Made an improvised adapter out of some 3/8th" plywood and plasti dip sprayed it
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...3&d=1477878416

Used some 1/4 x 20 bolts, nuts, and washers to attach Bestem quick release plate
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...4&d=1477878681

Front view
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...5&d=1477878809

Rear view
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...6&d=1477878903

Rear view,. Antenna does touch box and bend but just a tad
http://hondaf6b.com/attachment.php?a...7&d=1477878977

It's an older 969.with brake but no running lights as lower strip is just a reflector. You can get one with all the lighty lights on eBay for less the a buck. I will probably replace the plywood with a piece of aluminum plate. And the rest of that can of plasti dip.

Looking forward to seeing your final product. With your mounting idea you don't need a luggage rack after all (I put my trunk on flat, thin, black metal rack).

This is the most affordable option I have seen for a box. Does anyone have a suggestion for relocating the antenna, or a stubby that won't be deflected by the box.

Nice job! Similar trunk to mine.

Btw, if you like to have a tinted lenses look on a trunk this is what I did and yours should be the same: behind the red lenses is a white plastic film. Remove the red lenses from inside (mine had small screws holding the red strips) and pull out the white film. Presto! Red lenses are still red but now match the tail light.

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Originally Posted by terryboyle

This is the most affordable option I have seen for a box. Does anyone have a suggestion for relocating the antenna, or a stubby that won't be deflected by the box.

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There is a big circle in the middle of the top of the lid about the size of a dime. It is a plug from the injection molding process. I am thinking I can buy an antenna to mount on that spot, drill a hole and buy a piece of threaded coax to screw in place of the original. Might even just unscrew the original and move it. Haven't looked at how it comes out yet though.

Nice work on the install.

Nice job but loose the ply as that is just not strong enough, aluminum would be better but still not my choice as aluminum cracks with vibration. Use steel plate 1/8 or 3/16 just my opinion. When I install my trunk I just remove the antenna and cap it, hard to see in these pics.

Wing, what box is that?



Mike

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NAHD = some very nice work !!!!!

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Originally Posted by speedjunkie

Wing, what box is that?



Mike

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This one............ http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...ot-for-my-wife

I sold my Harley top box after I traded the bike. Haven't seen any top box with the perfect look for an F6B. Started making an aluminum bracket and changed my mind all together. Bikes going to have a custom rack made from 1/4" aluminum tread plate. Stand by for picks in a week or so.

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Originally Posted by Wing'n it

This one............ http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...ot-for-my-wife

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Thanks, looks great!



Mike

I sold my Harley top box after I traded the bike. Haven't seen any top box with the perfect look for an F6B. Started making an aluminum bracket and changed my mind all together. Bikes going to have a custom rack made from 1/4" aluminum tread plate. Stand by for picks in a week or so.