top box and rack for cd500 1998

[donniemateno]

I just got a cb500 and am looking to get a top box and rack like on my old xr. tried ebay which has universal top boxs for peds and stuff not for a bike without a rack to begin with

just wondering if any of you guys knew any sites of it anyone had one they didnt want or a spare? I'd obviously be prepared to pay

I found this rack which seems a little pricey

https://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/shad-topbox-rack-honda-cb500s-9403-p-10825.html

EDIT: yes i know the top says cd500 not cb500 >_<...fat fingers
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

Why not get a renntec sports rack for about 70 quid and then a universal fitting top box from ebay. I bought a "Take Cover" top box on ebay which is a copy of the GIVI E450 I think.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

ive looked at them from review they seem to be simple to install and great durability

will give one a look

only annoying thing is I gave my universal box away on my xr. wish had kept it now
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

One thing they do mention on their racks is a weight limit But I've never had any problems with mine whatever weight i've had in it . Mine is attached by two bolts either side of the pillion seat and can be removed fairly quickly. I'll upload some pictures of the fittings, plate and box later if you want.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

that would be sweet thank you

should be ok I only intend of storing my helmet bike lock and cover in there
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

Not a problem, take a look at this

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=243399

I'll upload some photos later on.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[TH427]

https://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/TH427/61f5315d.jpg
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https://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/TH427/dedd7f6d.jpg

Hopefully give you an idea, the white stuff inside the topbox is just some padding sheets I stuck in to stop the box scratching my helments.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

that a 50 od litre box i'm guessing ?
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[Derivative]

TH, do you have any shots of the topbox and bike from a distance, to get an idea of scale?

51L sounds ideal actually.

Also, is it actually easy to "remove and attach" as it says? Like, take it off, stick a load of stuff in it, put back on?

[donniemateno]

just an update have contacted several people on ebay who are braking their bikes for spares or repair

a lot seem ot have a good condition rack installed so hopefully get back to me with a fair quote
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

I think the advert said 51L but it looks to me like a copy of the GIVI E450 box which is 45 litre.
And yeah, removing it takes 2 secs.
I'll upload some more pictures later for scale when i'm home.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[TH427]

https://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/TH427/37487bc0.jpg
https://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/TH427/54d04d11.jpg
https://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/TH427/971dee16.jpg
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

looks good in the hood

no horror story to tell us as I've seen on some ebay/amazon comments?

saying when travelling the topbox flew off after it's first ride !

I never had any problems with mine maybe the numpty just placed it on and never did the bolts up...or never put them in
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

Nope it's been fine, I'm pretty impressed with it for the money, I can't see it breaking off.
Before this one I had one the oxford type ones, this one is much more stable and the quick release is much better that the bolt you had to use on the oxford type one.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

how much did the box set you back?

still awaiting reply for rack on the honda might have to ring them when i get home >_<
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

Think is was about 35 quid delivered.

Good idea with asking about people breaking bikes
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[Derivative]

£100 all in with the rack sounds pretty decent.
Thanks for the pictures. It actually looks smaller than I'd thought from a distance.

Nice bike too.

[iooi]

[TH427]

This one has holes in the bottom that match up to holes on the plate and came with some extra bolts if you wanted to bolt the box to the plate, I haven't bothered yet, if I feel they are getting worn I'll attach the bolts
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

ok this may be abit of a stupid question but as there arent too many cb500 being sold off for spares on ebay

would a rack from any other particular bike fit this model?

EDIT: I found this on ebay?

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280862077152

assuming that would fit all models of cb? I have a s reg standard cb500
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500

[TH427]

I can't see why that one wouldn't fit.

Dont have a clue if any other rack for a different bike would work with your bike. I'd imagine not.
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2000 Suzuki GN125 (Sold) - 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R (Sold) - 2010 Yamaha XJ6N (Sold) - 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (Sold) - 1994 GSXR750 Cafe Racer

[donniemateno]

well wasnt expecting that....

guy i bought the bike off just sent a text saying did i want a magnetic tank bag for the bike he sold me....for free he'd post it...

i just said ok should be with me tomorrow
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Current bike: Honda CBR 600 F3
Previous bikes: Honda XR 125L5 , BMW 800 ST, Honda CB500