Options for side bags

tklm539 · 10-22-2008, 05:01 AM

Could anyone tell me what options are out there for side boxes froa 1999 VFR?

Thanks

flameface · 10-22-2008, 05:54 AM

Broken record....
BMW K1200 bags fit. Less expensive than Honda bags, more practical than Beetle Bags. Check my photo gallery.

Andrew

tklm539 · 10-24-2008, 05:58 AM

Do you use BMW brackets to mount them?

flameface · 10-24-2008, 06:04 AM

I tried that, then went with GIVI brackets. The BMW bags fit on GIVI brackets with a small adapter plate (one each side) PM me your email and I'll send you pictures if you like.

Heretic · 01-07-2009, 07:00 AM

Which Givi brackets did you use?

derstuka · 01-07-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heretic

Which Givi brackets did you use?

Heretic....man, your avatar freaks me out!

I have Givi bags btw on my 5th gen. Check my photo gallery for pics.

Heretic · 01-07-2009, 10:16 AM

Do you have a pic from the back?

derstuka · 01-07-2009, 10:36 AM

At home I do, but not at work. See if I can find it later. Till then, this is the best I got.

Heretic · 01-07-2009, 12:08 PM

I'm thinking of getting the Givi E21's with the wingrack mounts - I have stock exhaust - will the cases fit okay - or will the one on the exhaust side have to be higher (which look really bad). I only want side cases - don't want to top one....

Edit - saw a pic with the E41's - nope - one on exhaust side has to be mounted higher...and they are way too wide for my liking anyways...so the E21's will have to work...

Heretic · Yesterday, 09:46 AM

Anyone know where you can get one of these?

GIVI.CA

I believe Givi has discontinued them :(

Heretic · Yesterday, 01:40 PM

Question on mounting - if all I want is side cases - why do I need to install the top case hardware???

From Givi's site:

"To install the PL system, you must absolutely have the Monorack. You cannot install the PL system without the Monorack."

Knife · Yesterday, 02:10 PM

I've got Corbin Beetle Bags on my '98. Very expensive new, so only buy them used at half retail or less. And you can get them in your VFR's color. Not as accessible as bags that open fully at the top, but they are totally integrated with the fairings and kind of disappear to the eye. I've used them on trips and like them very much.

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10-22-2008, 05:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
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flameface Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 01-07-2009 07:29 AM Location: New England My Ride: 99 VFR 73 H1 TRIPLE View my Photo Gallery Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Broken record.... BMW K1200 bags fit. Less expensive than Honda bags, more practical than Beetle Bags. Check my photo gallery. Andrew

10-24-2008, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
tklm539 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: 12-19-2008 04:41 AM Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do you use BMW brackets to mount them?

10-24-2008, 06:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
flameface Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 01-07-2009 07:29 AM Location: New England My Ride: 99 VFR 73 H1 TRIPLE View my Photo Gallery Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I tried that, then went with GIVI brackets. The BMW bags fit on GIVI brackets with a small adapter plate (one each side) PM me your email and I'll send you pictures if you like.

01-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Heretic Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Today 12:09 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta View my Photo Gallery Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm thinking of getting the Givi E21's with the wingrack mounts - I have stock exhaust - will the cases fit okay - or will the one on the exhaust side have to be higher (which look really bad). I only want side cases - don't want to top one.... Edit - saw a pic with the E41's - nope - one on exhaust side has to be mounted higher...and they are way too wide for my liking anyways...so the E21's will have to work... __________________ The Sexy Yellow 1999 VFR800! Last edited by Heretic; 01-07-2009 at 02:57 PM.

Yesterday, 09:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Heretic Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Today 12:09 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta View my Photo Gallery Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone know where you can get one of these? GIVI.CA I believe Givi has discontinued them :( __________________ The Sexy Yellow 1999 VFR800!

Yesterday, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Heretic Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Today 12:09 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta View my Photo Gallery Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question on mounting - if all I want is side cases - why do I need to install the top case hardware??? From Givi's site: "To install the PL system, you must absolutely have the Monorack. You cannot install the PL system without the Monorack." __________________ The Sexy Yellow 1999 VFR800!

Yesterday, 02:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Knife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 12:16 PM Location: Downingtown, PA 19335 - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800 Posts: 275 Thanks: 14 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	I've got Corbin Beetle Bags on my '98. Very expensive new, so only buy them used at half retail or less. And you can get them in your VFR's color. Not as accessible as bags that open fully at the top, but they are totally integrated with the fairings and kind of disappear to the eye. I've used them on trips and like them very much.

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