WTB: Givi luggage

Anyone wanting to part with GIVI luggage for a 5th Gen? If so, contact me off list. If not, tips on where to purchase new at the best price would be appreciated.

I am considering taking a long trip this summer and some good luggage would make the trip easier. I have been using a Kayak floatation bag which is good for 4-5 days, is extremely cheap, waterproof, etc. but does not carry enough for a 30 day 7,000 - 8,000 mile trip. Alternative recommendations awa experience from those with the large side and top Givi bags would be appreciated. I am particularly interested in knowing if the large side bags adversely affect handling, etc.

Vic




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Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 7:49:09 PM, you wrote:
> Anyone wanting to part with GIVI luggage for a 5th Gen? If so, contact me off list. If not, tips on where to purchase new at the best price would be appreciated.

> I am considering taking a long trip this summer and some good luggage would make the trip easier. I have been using a Kayak floatation bag which is good for 4-5 days, is extremely cheap,
> waterproof, etc. but does not carry enough for a 30 day 7,000 - 8,000 mile trip. Alternative recommendations awa experience from those with the large side and top Givi bags would be appreciated.
> I am particularly interested in knowing if the large side bags adversely affect handling, etc.

> Vic
Me again Vic! I always trip with two Givi 36 liter side cases and
either a 46 or 52 litre top case, always fully loaded (overloaded
actually) The only possible adverse effect is a tendancy to wheelie
on hard acceleration (I don't really consider that an adverse
effect) As far as cornering our high speed cruising, no problems. On
tip on the Givi WingRack: if you want to put more than 1o lbs in each
case you should have the spot weld on the mounting flanges
re-inforced at welding shop. Just have then put a real weld bead on
each side where the tube joins the flange. If/when the time comes to
actually do this, hit me up for some pictures to illustrate what I
mean.

Bob

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On 3/21/07, vic5491@xxxxxx wrote:
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> Anyone wanting to part with GIVI luggage for a 5th Gen? If so, contact me
> off list. If not, tips on where to purchase new at the best price would be
> appreciated.
>

ridenow.com
Use the VFR discount.

I am considering taking a long trip this summer and some good luggage would
> make the trip easier. I have been using a Kayak floatation bag which is
> good for 4-5 days, is extremely cheap, waterproof, etc. but does not carry
> enough for a 30 day 7,000 - 8,000 mile trip.
>

If you can go 5 days, you can go 30. Wear only clothing that can be washed
in the sink and hung to dry overnight. Most wicking shirts and underwear
fall into this category. I travel with 2 pair of underwear and 3 t-shirts.
Could go a long time this way. Wash it out at night, it's dry in the
morning. And off we go.

JohnA in LA

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>> ridenow.com
Use the VFR discount. <<


How much is the discount and how do you trigger it?
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On 3/22/07, Mick McHam wrote:
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>
> >> ridenow.com
> Use the VFR discount. <<
>
>
> How much is the discount and how do you trigger it?


10%

In the comments box type in VFR DISCOUNT.
It will not appear on your total BUT it will appear on your emailed invoice.

HTH,

JohnA in LA

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