Cheap Amazon Aliexpress or Chinese Crap? Kemi Moto 45L Motorcycle Top Case Box. Watch Before You Buy
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- čas přidán 9. 12. 2023
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Ride a GS, GSA or an Adventure and need a Top Case/Box? Well here's my independent review of the Kemi Moto 45L Black Top Case from #aliexpress .
It's a great case but sadly let down by cheap fasteners (nuts and bolts) and a Mickey Mouse size wrench/spanner!
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Thank you for the heads up! I'm looking at the version without the X bevel stamped on the sides for around €114 incl. shipping from a European warehouse. You gave me all the necessary warnings!
A word of advice to you about the bungee cord; do it on both sides. IF it slides out of the 4 slots completely, it will most likely pivot around the point where you attached it and probably fall over and whack your exhaust end can or rear tire. I find it a good idea and will use the same tactic!
My friend has a motea version of it, which has a lit that can come fully off. On of the bars tore off, that you explained locks the box to the adapter plate, and almost knocked me off the bike whilst I drove behind him. Now he uses a tiewrap on one side to just open the box on one side.
Chinesium quality, we love the price but we need to live with the possible consequences😂
100% and thanks for the great advice
Thank you for the video it was very good review and the tip to keep the box safe from fulling .....keep it up great video👌💯
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. I'm waiting for delivery of the new Lone Rider MotoCase, cant wait!!!
I do a few reviews, and sometimes, the baby is ugly. I appreciate you being honest about it. There are very few YTers that share the facts. Well done!
Thanks mate. I had high hopes for this case as my mate has a similar one on his GS, but I'll continue to use it until the Lone Rider product is released - then I have a great idea on what to use the Chinese one for... a little home DIY project...
Hello from germany 😉
Great video. Thanks for that!
I'm actually an avowed top case hater, but I'm still dealing with the topic.
Through extensive research into what the market has to offer, I can say the following:
This and others that are absolutely identical and produced in China and different suppliers label them for their needs, i.e. for sale.
They called Kemi Moto, Bagtecs, LesanM, Fydun, Kimiss, and so on.
The design is the same, including and above all the interior lining, which at first appears to be hand-sewn and yet gives an appealing impression. The interior is completely missing from the premium manufacturers, for example, I'm thinking of Shad and/or Givi, Kappa.
I know from Kappa that it is the “cheap rail” from Givi and that material has been saved here and there, but that doesn’t mean that it is bad.
And these suitcases from China here, I would like to say the same thing.
You just have to know why you need something like that.
If you travel a lot and need a lot of volume, you will definitely choose other manufacturers (SW, H+B, etc.). But if you need a little storage space to store rain gear, daily food (water 0.5l), your drone, wallet or other stuff, this case is definitely a good choice because it's a cheap and acceptable solution.
You get what you paid for!
Or, you can look for tail bags where you can fit the most necessary things, which will certainly work too.
It's all a question of personal needs
Keep up the good work 👍
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Well said - my thoughts exactly. I'm a top box hater BUT I find myself in a situation where I need to store stuff when I'm not on the bike. At the moment, Lash all my bits to the seat, then put a cover on for the week - a to box would make this process more slick. I'd take the box off for the periods in between work - so I can still swing my leg over!
@@abudhabidel1 I made the descision testing a topcase in 22 liters. Looks good. Not too big and as I said before, that what I have to carry with me is 22 liters absolute acceptable. It is called bagtecs XB22 from motea.
I bought this exact same top box from a retailer on Amazon. Paid $250aud delivered to 5000.
Unfortunately it was damaged in shipping and took three weeks of messaging and complaints logged to Amazon to get a refund once I returned it, but never telling me how to reclaim my return postage.
I eventually got a response from the retailer who just said “refund processed, keep the box!”. It’s still usable but the dent doesn’t inspire me that it will last too well in the event of a fall.
You’ve inspired me to go double check all my fixings - and I think I might also add the paracord loop. Cheers
Thanks for the feedback mate, sorry to hear your woes. Typical, customer service is all over you to get the order then gives the runabout if there's an issue!
I get your point about the fasteners. I’ve had similar issues . But apart from that is the box waterproof and dust proof, the strength didn’t seem to be an issue
I've been out in heavy rain and there wasn't any leaks, but I haven't been on any dusty trails yet. Time will tell I guess...
Ha! I bought this box (well Actually a 65l Version) to carry sleeping bags or other light but bulky stuff for my GS. I did use a Givi back plate to suit the bike and then used the universal plate supplied. Same crappy kit you got to secure it, spanner and all, so I never opened the bag. I used my own nuts and bolts to attach it to the Givi plate and no danger of it coming off. BTW... Bought from a German company for about 100 of our finest British Pounds and a further 4 Quid for postage. Packing as you described too. Someone is profiteering methinks. Great box too.
Good to know it wasn't just me then! Thanks for the great feedback mate. Cheers, Nick
Great Review thanks
Great review mate
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback...
I bought this box and watched your video, I dont dare use it now. My back ground is engineering and feel people are missing a vital design fault which is the silver slide brackets on the bottom of the box would be better turned around so the bottom bracket tightens into the sliders, how it is now is the bracket pulls the sliders lose. I have talked with the company over this fault they just sent me a fitting video so obviously don't listen to you. Love your videos ride like you've stole it but stay safe.
I'm also an engineer mate and it's definitely a design flaw. Kemi Moto completely ignored me too. The paracord is a good safety check...
That’s a bummer. You always hope someone can make a decent alternative. Kemi Moto sent me some stuff to review no top box but heated socks which I thought might be nice for the sleeping bag on a cold night. Not so much in riding boots. Some other heated gear none of them lasted longer than 30 mins. Good job staying professional that’s not a skill I have! 😂😂😂. Thanks for the review. It’s been a while.
Heated socks, wow toasting, but how's the aroma mate?
hahaha@@theboomerangbiker1966
i was looking at a 65l version of these and for the sake of some decent bolts to replace seems a decent option
100% not a bad product but check the fittings and add a safety strap just in case. I'm going to sell mine as soon as the Lone Rider MotoCase arrives
I’m still tempted as I can get it here in the uk for about £75 including shipping…the Givi one is £270 and I can only see me bolting it on once or twice a year whilst I’m on European tours, apart from that it will reside on my garage shelving….so I’m prepared to compromise under those circs….if it were to live on my bike and get used daily, I’d probably shell,out for the Givi. Brand…as other have said you pays your money you takes your chance !
Totally agree mate. Just check the fasteners are secure and add the safety loop or similar, just in case... Cheers, Nick
I get where you are coming from with the fasteners , I've always had to replace the fasteners on the 'stuff' out of China, they rust and bad machining with the threads, cheers.
Sadly it's the same when you buy things for diy too. Every roller blind I've ever tried to install has had a least a couple of the fitting screw snap or shear. You always have to replace them!
Great review! S-o knoing this, would you buy thi topcase again? I am asking this, cause I consider to buy one.
Probably not, but just given the lack of a Kemi Moto's interest in customer. It was all negative, but it hurts to be honest
@@theboomerangbiker1966 ok, s-o I guess rather pay more and get a good one. I will go for Shad 58x.
I read on aliexpress someone had to make new holes on the cf moto 800 mt to fit. Anyone know if this is necessary ?
Not sure if it's super safe to have this dangling from the side if the bolts get loose but probably still a better option than literally having it drop on the road.
The paracord prevents it from sliding backwards out of the brackets, so it can't drop off the back or dangle over the side...
Sounds like the box held up very well after it's tumble down the road. Shame about the latch though.
Yeah I was quite surprised but annoyed that it fell off in the first place!
"Watch before you buy" means that, basically, you shouldn't. Is it what you meant?
No, it means watch before you buy and then make up your own mind rather than being a sheep. And... my little hacks may save you suffering the same issues
Great video. But wouldn’t expect anything else out of China. Ride safe buddy
Chinesium Alloy!
Another gob sh*the. Get over yourselves. Everything is made in china and made according to the money someone is willing to pay
I bought one exactly the same with lined out really nice I wanted 35 liter they had run out so sent me 45 for same price 176€ for the money I think really good , bmw aluminum noliner 350€ and probably made in chyna too ! I replace nylon head nuts so no vibraciones. Really it’s not rocket science to tighten the nuts common sense as regards torque values! Just saying . Ride safe guys
I'm an engineer mate, if I'd overtightened them and they sheared, then they wouldn't have covered that either. It's not rocket-science to include proper installation instructions - just saying 😆
A decent Top Case / Box, but let down by the poor quality fasteners and lack of detailed instructions / torque specs. What do you think, would you agree?
You are totally in order.
Geez, looks like it needs to be returned! Ill keep my Givi top box.
They're not interested mate!
No problemo mate...
no worries!
Yeah well, I support you about the entire experience and totally get where you are coming from. But do you not agree with the saying "you get what you paid for" ? It is good money as you said, but nowhere near OEM top case from BMW or any other aftermarket manufacturer. In fact, now that I know the risk, I still might go for it, just lower the expectations, it's 3-4 times cheaper than OEM. Thanks for the vid!
Yep, that old saying is still valid, probably now more than ever. Just be sure to add the safety device and some decent nuts and bolts.
@@theboomerangbiker1966 yep, thanks for the hint, will do so. By the way, do you think the plate will fit a standard rack (K50, non-adventure)
@@Selianin1 most probably
Don’t hate on the crocks!!! 😂
Ha ha, one day I may come out of the Crocs closet!
Decent review but about 16 minutes too long and you never opened the box.
There's a whole skit around opening the box, the smell of chemicals and the interior looking like a gangsta crib? You didn't see that?