Hi guys - sorry it's been a bit since I've checked in. We've been incredibly busy this season (good problem to have!) and I haven't been able to participate in the forums as much as normal.
On waterproofness....based on the feedback and suggestions from the forum, I've been working with Sisco at DS Bike on some ideas around improving the waterproofness of the box. He's testing a new door design right now and, if it works well, the new door will be included with all raidboxes going forward. It will be a bit more production-intensive than the current design, so he's already set the expectation with me that the cost for raidboxes will increase a bit (the USD-to-EUR exchange isn't helping matters, either). The good news is that the box itself is not changing and the new door will be able to be retrofit to earlier toolboxes. For anyone that's purchased a raidbox directly from us in the past, I'll offer the door upgrade at cost. I don't have a price or ETA as of yet, but will definitely keep you posted as I hear more.
On GIVI applications....DS Bike did a GIVI bracket kit at one point; however, it was based on the EU GIVI racks (my understanding is there are two different sets of racks) and I'm not sure if it would fit on US racks. The downward slope of the GIVI crossbraces poses a problem as it forces the box lower than stock, which (depending on terrain), could put it closer to the caliper than is advisable. We've been happily surprised by new applications - one of the forum members (cbat) tested and confirmed the Hepco-Becker fitment for us - but I think the GIVI setup would require either new brackets, a smaller raidbox, or both. If you want to visualize it first, the best bet is to make a cardboard mockup of the box and see how it will fit up. The dimensions of the box are 11” overall length, 7 5/8” rear door to 45 degree bend down at the top, 5 3/4” height (before bend), and 3 1/8” width.
Thanks!
