Givi V35 for 2005 VFR

nevik001 · 04-22-2007, 08:24 PM

2005 VFR and load capabilities?
Givi V35 Good or bad

JRotten · 04-23-2007, 08:14 PM

I bought a Givi trunk and had it color match painted. It locks on securely and is easy to remove. In fact, it becomes my suitcase when I tour since my beattle bags are bolted on. It has a tight seal and things stay dry inside. I have no problems with mine.

nevik001 · 04-23-2007, 08:27 PM

thanks for the quick response
Now how much load can a 2005 abs VFR handle.?.?.?.?. 2up(300 lbs total) plus GEAR!!! (camping and such..)
I plan on getting GIVI V35 plus GIVI 52litre supertrunk and of course a tank bag.
Any potential frame or mounting issues when we are FULLY loaded..
Also will the clutch be able to handle the weight on long mountains?
Thanks for your time

PS my old Shadow was pretty much bottomed out when where loaded..

elizilla · 04-23-2007, 09:54 PM

It might be worth upgrading the suspension, with that kind of load the right suspension would help a lot.

nevik001 · 05-18-2007, 06:10 PM

JUST GOT ME BAGS
i LOVE EM
SEXY HOT TO BOOT
CHECK ME PICS

scramblerracer · 01-18-2008, 06:23 PM

I am getting ready to purchase some v35 bags. Do you like still like them. Any problems? Will a full face helmet fit inside? Thanks

OKCVFR · 01-18-2008, 08:39 PM

If I remember correctly load capaicity if right around 700 lbs., can any one confirm?

nevik001 · 01-19-2008, 02:48 AM

still love my bags
done 15000km with them.
overstuffed them a few too many times and they are not as water tight as I would like them to be
Fullface helmets shouldnt be to much of an issue till you get onto xl sizes then it could become a bit stressful on the bags
as for weight...
all seems good no issues yet

scramblerracer · 01-19-2008, 08:54 AM

Thanks nevik001
I think I will be ordering them this next week.

scramblerracer · 01-23-2008, 07:25 AM

My new bags will be here on Friday- Thanks Twisted Throttle. I can't wait to mount them up.

scramblerracer · 01-25-2008, 06:47 AM

The bags showed up a day early- Thanks Twisted Throttle. I mounted them up last night. I did have to cut down the top spacers to work with my Leo Vince Carbon can mounts. Unfortunatly my helmet does not fit. The wife's will so I guess I will be shopping for a new helmet. I have a HJC CL-SP XXl that I wear in the winter so I can wear a really thick Balaclava with- hopefully I can fit a large Shoei RF1000 or something like that. I will ride this weekend to see if there are any adverse affects but so far so good.

rikkstrrrrrr · 06-30-2008, 07:55 PM

any reason you went with the givi V35 instead of the honda line bags
same capacity, same similar shape, it looks like twisted throttle has both for about the same price.

both me and my wife have 'small' heads,
so our helmets would fit both

which mounting frames did you use?
Givi PLX sidecarriers or
SW-MOTECH Contour sidecarriers
(Motech claims theirs are quick release,
which sounds like a nice feature)

yatzee · 08-02-2008, 04:07 PM

first post - just bought a 2002 VFR and I need bags!

so what is the big difference between the honda bags and the givi v35?

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04-22-2007, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
nevik001 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 02-19-2008 01:13 AM Location: vancity My Ride: 2005 Viffer, vt500c View my Photo Gallery Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Givi V35 for 2005 VFR 2005 VFR and load capabilities? Givi V35 Good or bad Last edited by nevik001; 04-23-2007 at 08:34 PM.

04-23-2007, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
JRotten Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: 11-08-2008 04:01 PM Location: Lebanon Illinois - Find Me! My Ride: 00 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I bought a Givi trunk and had it color match painted. It locks on securely and is easy to remove. In fact, it becomes my suitcase when I tour since my beattle bags are bolted on. It has a tight seal and things stay dry inside. I have no problems with mine. __________________ JRotten: many miles riden and many more to ride Y2K bike - Race tech forks - Ohlins rear shock - Galfer brake lines and pads - KN filter - DiD xo chain - Renthal sprockets - Corbin saddle/ Bettle bags - Givi trunk - Hot grips Currently using Michelin Pilot Power tires

04-23-2007, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
nevik001 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 02-19-2008 01:13 AM Location: vancity My Ride: 2005 Viffer, vt500c View my Photo Gallery Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the quick response Now how much load can a 2005 abs VFR handle.?.?.?.?. 2up(300 lbs total) plus GEAR!!! (camping and such..) I plan on getting GIVI V35 plus GIVI 52litre supertrunk and of course a tank bag. Any potential frame or mounting issues when we are FULLY loaded.. Also will the clutch be able to handle the weight on long mountains? Thanks for your time PS my old Shadow was pretty much bottomed out when where loaded.. Last edited by nevik001; 04-23-2007 at 10:18 PM.

05-18-2007, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
nevik001 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 02-19-2008 01:13 AM Location: vancity My Ride: 2005 Viffer, vt500c View my Photo Gallery Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just Got My V35 JUST GOT ME BAGS i LOVE EM SEXY HOT TO BOOT CHECK ME PICS

04-23-2007, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
elizilla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: 11-26-2007 05:10 PM Location: Michigan My Ride: 1994 Honda VFR, 2003 Suzuki DL1000, 1992 Yamaha TDM850 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It might be worth upgrading the suspension, with that kind of load the right suspension would help a lot.

01-18-2008, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
scramblerracer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 11-16-2008 06:23 PM Location: Mid Missouri - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 Honda VFR800 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am getting ready to purchase some v35 bags. Do you like still like them. Any problems? Will a full face helmet fit inside? Thanks __________________

01-18-2008, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
OKCVFR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 11-08-2008 01:04 PM Location: Oklahoma City My Ride: '08 Kawasaki C14 replaced w/'04 Red VFR traded it in on a '07 RWB, '06 Meanstreak, '06 CRF250X Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	If I remember correctly load capaicity if right around 700 lbs., can any one confirm? __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion

01-19-2008, 02:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
nevik001 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 02-19-2008 01:13 AM Location: vancity My Ride: 2005 Viffer, vt500c View my Photo Gallery Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	still love my bags done 15000km with them. overstuffed them a few too many times and they are not as water tight as I would like them to be Fullface helmets shouldnt be to much of an issue till you get onto xl sizes then it could become a bit stressful on the bags as for weight... all seems good no issues yet

01-19-2008, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
scramblerracer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 11-16-2008 06:23 PM Location: Mid Missouri - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 Honda VFR800 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks nevik001 I think I will be ordering them this next week. __________________

01-23-2008, 07:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
scramblerracer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 11-16-2008 06:23 PM Location: Mid Missouri - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 Honda VFR800 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My new bags will be here on Friday- Thanks Twisted Throttle. I can't wait to mount them up. __________________

01-25-2008, 06:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
scramblerracer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 11-16-2008 06:23 PM Location: Mid Missouri - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 Honda VFR800 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The bags showed up a day early- Thanks Twisted Throttle. I mounted them up last night. I did have to cut down the top spacers to work with my Leo Vince Carbon can mounts. Unfortunatly my helmet does not fit. The wife's will so I guess I will be shopping for a new helmet. I have a HJC CL-SP XXl that I wear in the winter so I can wear a really thick Balaclava with- hopefully I can fit a large Shoei RF1000 or something like that. I will ride this weekend to see if there are any adverse affects but so far so good. __________________

06-30-2008, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
rikkstrrrrrr Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 08-05-2008 09:36 PM Location: ct My Ride: 07 vfr800a "sweet cherry" 04 st1300 "now 4sale" Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	givi 35 or honda line saddle bags any reason you went with the givi V35 instead of the honda line bags same capacity, same similar shape, it looks like twisted throttle has both for about the same price. both me and my wife have 'small' heads, so our helmets would fit both which mounting frames did you use? Givi PLX sidecarriers or SW-MOTECH Contour sidecarriers (Motech claims theirs are quick release, which sounds like a nice feature)

08-02-2008, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
yatzee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 08-03-2008 10:53 AM Location: Montreal, Quebec My Ride: 2002 VFR, 97 Katana 750 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	first post - just bought a 2002 VFR and I need bags! so what is the big difference between the honda bags and the givi v35?

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