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guys, I am about to purchase a rear trunk for my bike. Any suggestions on who makes a good one? Thanks
guys, I am about to purchase a rear trunk for my bike. Any suggestions on who makes a good one? Thanks
Givi's suck. Beer cans keep exploding in them!
No, really, Givi's are top shelf units. You won't find many complaints, but they are pricey.
Sorry, I assumed the OP wasn't considering an Yamaha OEM. He sure won't now.Pricey?!?!??!!!? Compared to what? Checked out Yammy prices on the useless factory case?
(I say useless because even though it's volume may be high 40s, low 50s liters, its shape is just wrong. Won't hold two helmets, for example. And its walls are too thick, wasting huge volume. And it's easily half again the price of a good Givi setup.)
Don't buy the add-on backrest pad. It takes up a couple of potentially needed inches back there, and your SO's jacket's back pad will serve as her cushion if she leans against the top case.
BTW, as your SO mounts the bike, don't let her press down on the top case for support. It won't hold up to that. She should use your shoulders for handholds.
Try SportTour.comAs a follow up and not to steal the thread but where is the best place to buy the Givi? After reading lots of comments and seeing pictures of all I'm convinced thats the one for me,probably the 46. Thanks!
When you say "It won't hold up" is that due to the mounting plate? Is that with the Givi plate? Does anyone know if the same problem exists with the after market plates? I've seen a couple on various sites that look better then the Givi. Do they flex?BTW, as your SO mounts the bike, don't let her press down on the top case for support. It won't hold up to that. She should use your shoulders for handholds.
No, I mean the lid is not meant to take the pressure of someone's body weight as they press down to lift them selves up into the seat. In the mirror I saw my wife putting her hand on the middle of the top of the box once, and stopped her right away.
Try SportTour.comAs a follow up and not to steal the thread but where is the best place to buy the Givi? After reading lots of comments and seeing pictures of all I'm convinced thats the one for me,probably the 46. Thanks!
I just bought the Givi V46 in matching gloss black with the mounting kit for $400. They are right up here by me in Sharonville, Ohio, so you will enjoy no tax...plus they offer free shipping on Givi products. I must say, I'm really impressed with the Givi for function and appearance. The V46 is a really nice fit for the FJR.
Later,
Jeff
I'm on that, thanks Jeff
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