Monolock Vs Monokey

[welshy]

What is the main difference between the both fixings? I've got a monolock on my bike with a 44 litre box. The sticker on the inside says not to go over about 70mph but does that mean if it has over a certain load in it or even when its empty. I must admit, keeping to 70mph is very difficult even though I just picked up 3 points.

[CD]

They are covering themselves from legal claims. Any luggage will affect a bike's handling so keep it sensible.

I have a Givi monorack on my 600 that has "Max load 5kg" stamped on it. The Givi top box probably weighs more than that. BTW its perfectly stable with the throttle pinned (in Germany of course).

[teejayexc]

What is the main difference between the both fixings?


Nothing with the fixings they are both the same. if you look on the Givi website it says the main difference between them is the size. Monokey usually bigger sizes available primarily designed for motorcycles, Monolock primarily designed for scooters and maxi-scooters (maybe the odd Fazer ).

trev

[adbru]

I think the fixings are different in that you cant fit a monokey box on a monolock rack and vice versa ....

I had a monolock topbox for 3 years and it was great, never leaked even on the last Jock run !!


Adbru

[rollingwreck]

Nicked from another website.........

"The most asked question here is: "what is the difference between a MonoKey case and a MonoLock case"? Simply stated, the MonoKey series is the top of the line series with a more substantial mount, more features, and better quality construction. MonoKey mounts are sold seperately.
The MonoLock cases are generally a smaller and lighter top case with a smaller mount and lock up. Consider MonoLock cases for "light duty" applications. MonoLock cases are sold with a universal mount included."

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Monokey Cases (E50, E460, E360, E35, E45, E36, E52 and E21)
Types of cases E50 Maxia, E460, E360, E35 Traffic 2, E52,E36/E45 and E21/SIDE CASE ONLY.
Can be used either as topcase or sidecase.

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Monolock Cases (E42, E280, E29, and E33)Monolock Cases are for scooters, small bikes.
Monolock means one key to open and lock the case also allows removal and replacement of the case.
Monolocks are always supplied with fitting plate.
They can be mounted onto all existing racks.
Can only be used as top-case.

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[welshy]

Well I've got my 44ltr monolock on the bike and its there to stay unless it falls off one day. When I bought it, I was thinking of getting the monokey E52 but for 2 points.
One - I thought it might look far too big on the 600 divvy
Two - It was b....y expensive

[CD]

I have a pair of Pneumant panniers on my D600. They are about the same size as Givi E21s but a more square style but fit closer to the bike than monokey Givi's and the frames are les obtrusive than monoracks. To fit the Pneumant frames I had to get the Givi monorack modified (lugs welded on), but they look good and suit the bike. BSA Regal = www.bsa-regal.co.uk/NP

I did have some digi-pix but seem to have lost them somewhere :doh:

The 600 will be for sale soon so will post pix then.

[Pool Boy]

Right, nice and clear so far - better than any explanation I've seen before - thanks

So, I've got a Maxia (monoKEY) and the only thing I don't like is that its so damned BIG for everyday use. Fine for touring but just HUGE for pottering about. So what's the smallest box I can get to fit on the same mounts ? Obviously I don't want to be swapping mounts every few weeks but a little box would be great for waterproofs, camera, phone, etc etc.

Any advice apreciated

Roger

[teejayexc]

Roger, on the Divvy 900 I got from Dave, (the red one ), was a 36 ltr box, Monokey, I now have a new Monokey Maxia fitted on it.

The 36 ltr one isn't too big for your needs, I would suuggest.

regards Trev

[CD]

How do I post pix? I've found the shots of my 600 with Givi box & Pneumant panniers.

[welshy]

Upload your photos to www.photobucket.com. You will have to register first but it's free. Once you have uploaded your photo just left click in one of the boxes shown below depending on if you want to copy the url to put a link in to the message or paste the photo into your message.

[CD]

Thanks Welsy - luggage pix...









I had a lug welded onto the monorack to take the side case rear mount. I also made additional brackets which sit under the pillion grab handles.