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The box comes off the platform in about half a second. Turn key to unlock, push release button, pull back and lift off. Install is the reverse; push in and down, *clack* goes the button, turn the key to lock position and remove it. Super-easy.
The rack is essentially permanent. You could probably take the arms off in a minute or two (leaving the handle piece under the tail), but you'd have to reinstall and torque the original screws for the passenger peg/exhaust mounts every time. The practical way to remove the box would be just that... Leave the box at home.
The box is pretty much a permanent companion on the bike though, now that I've installed it. It's really not noticeable while riding, it gives the bike a bigger visual presence in busy parking lots, it lets me lock up my gear for extended stops, and I can go do minor shopping if I want. I don't keep it outdoors while parked at home, obviously, but it's a great enabler for almost any ride. It just doesn't look all that sexy.
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