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Mileater1950 · 03-16-2007, 10:22 PM

I know it's not the Hondaline box but if you're looking for a good deal on a budget top box Cruiserbackrest has their $299 boxes on ebay right now for $59.99 + $20.00 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Quick...QQcmdZViewItem

Bob

vossman · 03-16-2007, 10:35 PM

Wow, that's a steal.

Blrfl · 03-16-2007, 10:54 PM

Not a bad-looking box, either, and with liners and a brake light it's even more of a steal.

--Mark

Pete · 03-16-2007, 11:32 PM

I really wonder about the actual quality of this box. It might be too good of steal, if you know what I mean. "If it looks to good to be true...."

Blrfl · 03-17-2007, 07:54 AM

Hmmm, I'm also not sure I see a bolt hole pattern in the mounting plate that looks like it would fit the ST. I dunno; for $80 shipped, I could probably turn around and sell it for what I paid for it if I don't like it.

--Mark

Mileater1950 · 03-26-2007, 11:05 PM

Got it today and it's better than expected! 1 week from Bestem to CA and the gloss black matches

purrfectly! Run another very similiar looking brand on my STrom and they are almost equal in quality.

Happy in CA

Bob

Will post pics when i install this weekend

Blrfl · 03-27-2007, 04:57 AM

Hmmm... Their auction says one day, four hours and three of 'em left. Wonder if I should hurry and decide if I want to try one.

Which version did you get? (I'm guessing the 42L since you said gloss black.)

--Mark

goalie · 03-27-2007, 08:40 AM

Hmm, these appear to be identical to the boxes found here:

http://www.mutazu.com/products.php?c...ies&s=prod.php

(formerly customcyclegear.com)

The ebay price from cruiserbackrest.com is about half that of the above... and includes a liner.

The model 929 (45L) and 2012 (42L)... I've been looking to pick up one of these to accommodate the laptop and workout gear I typically lug around on my daily commute. The red color of the 42L seems to match my '05 ST fairly well (at least it looks that way from the pictures at the website).

I'm curious how well-sonctructed and durable it is, and if I would feel comfortable with it as a backrest for my wife. I currently have one of the stealth backrests on the ST and ideally I would like it to remain... a little extra security.

The good thing is the company is local to me... I'll see if I can swing by and take a look at their products when I buy... price is too good to pass up.

Whit

RTETR · 03-27-2007, 02:54 PM

I bought a silver 2012 for my wife's GS650... good quality and far better than I expected for the price. I figured I couldn't pass it up even if only to use the liner.

Blrfl · 03-27-2007, 05:04 PM

I just nailed down the last one, which will be the 46L flat black model.

Now all I have to do is figure out where to relocate my satellite antennas.

ETA: It's interesting to note that Mutazu asks $115 for the 929, so CB must be getting a heck of a markup on those if they're the same product.

--Mark

03-16-2007, 10:22 PM	#1
Mileater1950 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Age: 59 Posts: 95 2010 Miles: 001900 Total Awards: 1	Bestem Top Box I know it's not the Hondaline box but if you're looking for a good deal on a budget top box Cruiserbackrest has their $299 boxes on ebay right now for $59.99 + $20.00 shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Quick...QQcmdZViewItem Bob Attached Images
	Last edited by Mileater1950; 03-26-2007 at 11:21 PM.. Reason: New listing

03-16-2007, 10:35 PM	#2
vossman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So Cal Age: 40 Posts: 269 Tip Overs: 1	Re: Bestem Top Box Wow, that's a steal.

03-16-2007, 10:54 PM	#3
Blrfl Natural Rider Enhancement Bike: Fast Blue One Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 9,496 Tip Overs: 1 Total Awards: 1	Re: Bestem Top Box Not a bad-looking box, either, and with liners and a brake light it's even more of a steal. --Mark
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03-16-2007, 11:32 PM	#4
Pete Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 96	Re: Bestem Top Box I really wonder about the actual quality of this box. It might be too good of steal, if you know what I mean. "If it looks to good to be true...."

03-17-2007, 07:54 AM	#5
Blrfl Natural Rider Enhancement Bike: Fast Blue One Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 9,496 Tip Overs: 1 Total Awards: 1	Re: Bestem Top Box Hmmm, I'm also not sure I see a bolt hole pattern in the mounting plate that looks like it would fit the ST. I dunno; for $80 shipped, I could probably turn around and sell it for what I paid for it if I don't like it. --Mark
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03-26-2007, 11:05 PM	#6
Mileater1950 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Age: 59 Posts: 95 2010 Miles: 001900 Total Awards: 1	Re: Bestem Top Box Got it today and it's better than expected! 1 week from Bestem to CA and the gloss black matches purrfectly! Run another very similiar looking brand on my STrom and they are almost equal in quality. Happy in CA Bob Will post pics when i install this weekend
	Last edited by Mileater1950; 04-02-2007 at 01:15 PM.. Reason: So as to not hurt a similiar brands feelings

03-27-2007, 04:57 AM	#7
Blrfl Natural Rider Enhancement Bike: Fast Blue One Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 9,496 Tip Overs: 1 Total Awards: 1	Re: Bestem Top Box Hmmm... Their auction says one day, four hours and three of 'em left. Wonder if I should hurry and decide if I want to try one. Which version did you get? (I'm guessing the 42L since you said gloss black.) --Mark
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03-27-2007, 08:40 AM	#8
goalie Site Supporter Bike: '05 ST1300 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marietta, Ga. Age: 54 Posts: 54 Tip Overs: 2	Re: Bestem Top Box Hmm, these appear to be identical to the boxes found here: http://www.mutazu.com/products.php?c...ies&s=prod.php (formerly customcyclegear.com) The ebay price from cruiserbackrest.com is about half that of the above... and includes a liner. The model 929 (45L) and 2012 (42L)... I've been looking to pick up one of these to accommodate the laptop and workout gear I typically lug around on my daily commute. The red color of the 42L seems to match my '05 ST fairly well (at least it looks that way from the pictures at the website). I'm curious how well-sonctructed and durable it is, and if I would feel comfortable with it as a backrest for my wife. I currently have one of the stealth backrests on the ST and ideally I would like it to remain... a little extra security. The good thing is the company is local to me... I'll see if I can swing by and take a look at their products when I buy... price is too good to pass up. Whit

03-27-2007, 02:54 PM	#9
RTETR Craig Clark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago IL Age: 38 Posts: 454 Tip Overs: 2	Re: Bestem Top Box I bought a silver 2012 for my wife's GS650... good quality and far better than I expected for the price. I figured I couldn't pass it up even if only to use the liner.
	Always be courteous, we all bleed red. RTETR

03-27-2007, 05:04 PM	#10
Blrfl Natural Rider Enhancement Bike: Fast Blue One Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 9,496 Tip Overs: 1 Total Awards: 1	Re: Bestem Top Box I just nailed down the last one, which will be the 46L flat black model. Now all I have to do is figure out where to relocate my satellite antennas. ETA: It's interesting to note that Mutazu asks $115 for the 929, so CB must be getting a heck of a markup on those if they're the same product. --Mark
	Wizzzzzzzzzzzz What's a Blrfl? ... Shameless plugs: DC ST Ride Pics ... STWiki Last edited by Blrfl; 03-27-2007 at 05:57 PM..

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