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moreati
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PostPosted: 21:37 - 16 Aug 2009    Post subject: Would you leave you helmet in a top box? Reply with quote
I've just started riding a 50 cc equivalent scooter, for urban commuting. The top box that came with it is flimsy, and too small for a full face helmet, so I'm looking for a replacement.

Looking at replacements, Givi seem a nice middle ground on features and price. The E260 Micro Monolock and the E26 are what I have in mind:

https://www.givi.co.uk/attachfile/content/prodotti_regionali_uk/20818/0.0.1.t%23e260n.jpg

Would you leave your helmet locked in such a top box whilst shopping/having a drink, or are they too easy to break open/remove?
Is there any top box you would leave your helmet in?

Many thanks, Alex
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Noxious89123
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PostPosted: 21:18 - 17 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
So long as it's lockable, and can be locked to the bike, sure.

I thought that was the whole point of having a top box?
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PostPosted: 21:26 - 17 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I always leave mine on the helmet hooks under the seat, ahve done so for hours and not had a problem so yeah topbox I'd still do it in...

Although not round here, the little bastards would either steal the visor or piss in the helmet given half a chance, or both...

Hold on, scooters have a stow-away helmet space under the seat don't they ?...
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 17 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not when parked up in a quiet street in London but generally, yes.
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moreati
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PostPosted: 22:35 - 17 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
NSR-AD wrote:
Hold on, scooters have a stow-away helmet space under the seat don't they ?...

In this case, not enough for a full face helmet.

Cheers all, I found a Givi on this very site.
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PostPosted: 23:18 - 17 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
If they are going to steal anything it will most likely be the scooter, so you wont need the helmet anyway Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 17:12 - 18 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah, that's what it's for! While you have to accept a professional thief will steal anything, an opportunist will be foxed by both the lock and actually removing the entire box from the bike to break into at home.
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