Does a top box affect riding ?

[skarcrow]

Hi all,

it's proabably been asked before but I can't find it

I have a YBR 125 that I use mainly to commute to and from work approx 12 Miles. I always have lunch, bike lock, phone etc.. that I carry at the moment in a smallish rucksack.

I was thinking of fitting a small top box and was wondering if and how it affects riding

thanks

Edited September 29, 2010 by skarcrow

[argentum40]

i used to have boxes on my bikes many moons ago and as long as you dont put loads of weight in em i never noticed any diference at all..only thing i can think of is they produce more drag and be suceptable to side winds more...

[Juggler]

I've never ridden with a top box but the physics suggests that the high centre of gravity, coupled with the drag, would effect handling. On the other hand, a lot of bikes are designed with a pillion rider in mind, so you're certainly not going outside the safety margin. Heavy stuff to the bottom of the box.

[Ian G]

I have a 45litre top box it reduces your mpg very slightly heavy side winds do affect you a little but not enough to worry about and i have no problems when filtering through london traffic with it

[Guest]

if you get one, make sure your mirrors are repositioned when using it, or all you will see is the box..

heres mine...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/simonevans73/TOPBOX2.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/simonevans73/Scotland%20Trip/PIC01211.jpg

[skarcrow]

Thanks for the quick answers. Think I'll go ahead and get one. Let you know my experience later