Question on Givi Luggage

[Andy XX]

Hi, just wanted to ask if anyone has fitted a Givi wingrack N151 to a Bird? Not sure if they will clear the indicators or not. Or will I be better fitting the N150's instead? If so, are the indicators easy to wire up? I'm fiiting them with a set of E41n panniers incase that makes a difference.

Any pics of yours would be appreciated. Cheers Andy

 

[ianrobbo1]

Don't know if the boxes will clear the indicators,:dunno: but changing the originals out is easy, a nut to undo, wire's pull out of their push fit housing back of the tail piece, :dunno:

 

[bmwdumptruck]

Either will work and take the E41's. but the 151 is meant to be the stronger later version, probably better for the 41's. you'll need to either use the givi indicators or modify the originals. Silverfox(Clive) cut n shut his, do a search and you'll find his thread.
I have a pair of early R1 rears which fit nicely inside, but have added mini indicators to the upper edges of the top plate mountings to act as side repeaters.

Personally not to keen on the E41's. they look ok, and carry loads, but there not the easiest to carry when full as there's no real handle to grab properly, its just a slot. And the upper lid is a bit of a gimmick. Does make a good beer cooler on a rally though, fill it with beer, add water, and you can just get one can at a time through to upper lid. @tu*.
But if I was buying now I'd stick with the E360's

 

[Canadian Bird]

Do you mean a wing rack?

the 41s are too big IMO. For the reasons stated above.


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[ianrobbo1]

CB, your a "bit" of a picture whore aren't you!! :-0) 8rfl@ @tu*



@tu* well done that man!! :-0)

 

[stevefatnfastCBR1100xx]

will take picture of my bike from rear, got the wingrack like CB but didn't like those ruddy great big indicators so bought some smoked lenses and refitted the standard ones just had to remove a small amount of the plastic 'webbing' from inside the wingack and they look much better IMO

 

[ianrobbo1]

w just had to remove a small amount of the plastic 'webbing' from inside the wingack and they look much better IMO

8rfl@ that's like saying 1 turd looks better than another!!8rfl@ Luggage is functional, it ALL looks shit!!:dunno:

BTW isnt the "webbing" supposed to help strengthen the frame of the wingrack rather than just stuck there to get in the way of the lights?? :dunno:

 

[stevefatnfastCBR1100xx]

the small amount removed to allow them to fit is negligable and right on the edge so won't detract from structural effect.......................almost sounds if I know what I'm on about but don't let that fool ya cos I'm fluent in total bollox @tu*

 

[stevefatnfastCBR1100xx]

Quick link showing small amount removed to allow standard rear indicators with wingrack sytem



http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevecbr11xx/8622260138/

 

[lee j]

Standard indicators can be 'made to fit' with the 151 but the problem is that they will be hidden from side angle by the cases when cases are fitted. Givi indicators on the 150 do not look as 'cool/smart' but give a lot clearer vision of indicator lamp from side as well as rear angles. 'Safe or stylish' is the question.

Lee

 

[ianrobbo1]

. 'Safe or stylish' is the question.

Lee

I refer the honourable gentleman to my above post number 7 :-0)

:-0) that's like saying 1 turd looks better than another!! Luggage is functional, it ALL looks shit!! :dunno:

 

[Canadian Bird]

CB, your a "bit" of a picture whore aren't you!! :-0) 8rfl@ @tu*



@tu* well done that man!! :-0)

of course why not? You're a continent and ocean away so I know you're not coming over here to ride.


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[bmwdumptruck]

g0551p

Standard indicators can be 'made to fit' with the 151 but the problem is that they will be hidden from side angle by the cases when cases are fitted. Givi indicators on the 150 do not look as 'cool/smart' but give a lot clearer vision of indicator lamp from side as well as rear angles. 'Safe or stylish' is the question.

Lee

Very true, this is why I fitted some mini indicators next to the top plate on the angle brackets that mount the top plate to the wings. They sit under the top box and give a clear indication from the side over the top of any pannier.

 

[ianrobbo1]

of course why not? You're a continent and ocean away so I know you're not coming over here to ride.

:-0) AH!! now thats where you may well be wrong!! I'm looking at popping over next year for a month or so, to leech off my brother, who owe's me big time!! he lives in Wiarton, on the Bruce Peninsula, and he has a "Hog" 8rfl@ I shit yea not!!8rfl@ he doesn't seem to want to answer my "what's on the barbi type questions when the "thing" is mentioned!!:-0)