Guoseph Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6, 2017 Takes a bit of creativity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanDubya Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 My daily set up. Givi wingrack + e21 cases.Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htx Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hey guys! So instead of starting a new thread, I decided I'll just write here: I have a couple of questions regarding the side luggage options for the 5th gen VFR. My bike came only with the following top box Givi mount: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zPRaZX9t4OEY3LpH3 . Which side pannier mounts should I buy and is the top box mount a prerequisite for them? I'm looking to store around 25 liters in each side case and maybe 30-40 in the top box one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted November 27, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 27, 2017 It looks like you have the 257FZ top box mount. You can then fit the PL257 side-case holders, per the instructions here: 0.0.1.man_pl257.pdf Here's a picture of a modified 257FZ/PL257 set-up: Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted November 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 3:42 PM, JZH said: It looks like you have the 257FZ top box mount. You can then fit the PL257 side-case holders, per the instructions here: 0.0.1.man_pl257.pdf Here's a picture of a modified 257FZ/PL257 set-up: Ciao, This outfit sells this stuff at a discount: Motostorm s.r.l. via Leopardi 14 47833 Morciano di Romagna (RN) ITALY Tel. 335 6027769www.motostorm.it - info@motostorm.it I have a new set of PL257 on the way. One got bent while performing as a frame slider. Still works but it looks a little crooked and I've lost a couple of the bag mounting bungs. GiviUSA has been very helpful when replacing parts and hardware also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artpongs Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 On 12/29/2016 at 11:27 AM, jaydj said: Loaded down Givi Wingrack w my bike rack w enough gear for a 4-day mountain biking trip in the Shenandoah Nat'l Forest. Skyline Drive, VA. Can you detail how your bike is mounted and what system it is? I’m looking at 2x2 system now for consideration. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskokaMike Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Here's what I did to keep things a little narrower ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 23, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, MuskokaMike said: Here's what I did to keep things a little narrower ... Very creative. Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sfdownhill Posted June 24, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 11/27/2017 at 1:42 PM, JZH said: It looks like you have the 257FZ top box mount. You can then fit the PL257 side-case holders, per the instructions here: 0.0.1.man_pl257.pdf Here's a picture of a modified 257FZ/PL257 set-up: Ciao, JZH, thanks for posting the link to the PL257 instructions. Couldn't have been better timing - I was just discovering that I couldn't fit the PL257s over my high mount Staintune. As a result, I'll have to run over to my storage unit to pick up the low mount Two Brothers. Before you posted the instructions, I wasn't quite certain whether I'd used all the correct hardware from my '257 bits' ziplock. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 24, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2018 My current machine came with a Staintune high mount. And I have had a setup like sfdownhill seemingly forever. So I've heard this tune before. Didn't mater since I planned to sell the Staintune, but I later saw a rig that the owner made extensions on the right side to have both the high mount and the PL257. I cannot remember the precise way but with a little creativity, it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted June 26, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 3:12 PM, MuskokaMike said: Here's what I did to keep things a little narrower ... What metal did you use for that angle piece, and did you modify the MonoRack top plate to accommodate it? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioHawk Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 4:10 PM, MaxSwell said: My current machine came with a Staintune high mount. And I have had a setup like sfdownhill seemingly forever. So I've heard this tune before. Didn't mater since I planned to sell the Staintune, but I later saw a rig that the owner made extensions on the right side to have both the high mount and the PL257. I cannot remember the precise way but with a little creativity, it can be done. I have a high mount Micron and had to space my PL257 out. I ended up getting longer bolts for the top mount and spacer bar at the rear, and then build up some nuts to stand the rack off far enough to clear the muffler. Its not pretty, but its a good "temporary" solution for me and has been rock solid so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 27, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2018 5 hours ago, OntarioHawk said: I have a high mount Micron and had to space my PL257 out. I ended up getting longer bolts for the top mount and spacer bar at the rear, and then build up some nuts to stand the rack off far enough to clear the muffler. Its not pretty, but its a good "temporary" solution for me and has been rock solid so far. Perhaps your rig is the one I saw. Have we met? Perhaps at a PNW or SumSum? (Please forgive my lack of memory.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioHawk Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 42 minutes ago, MaxSwell said: Perhaps your rig is the one I saw. Have we met? Perhaps at a PNW or SumSum? (Please forgive my lack of memory.) I dont think so. I live in southern Ontario. Last time I was in Minnesota was a few years ago now and I was in Duluth at Aerostich. I think we have corresponded back and forth on the forum previously though. I can take a pic for anyone who's interested, but I reiterate....its functional but not pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 29, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 29, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 1:11 PM, OntarioHawk said: I dont think so. I live in southern Ontario. Last time I was in Minnesota was a few years ago now and I was in Duluth at Aerostich. I think we have corresponded back and forth on the forum previously though. I can take a pic for anyone who's interested, but I reiterate....its functional but not pretty! I was only inquiring for someone else. I use, and prefer, the OEM can. Thanks for getting back to me. Aerostich is my go to place for mc gear. I try to make it up there (160 miles) at least a couple time a year. Heck, I've bought 4 riding suits from them. My first Transit suit was ruined in a deer crash on the freeway. I have a Roadcrafter also but haven't used it since I've discovered the Transit. Take care and safe riding Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskokaMike Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Used 1/4" aluminum angle and a 1/4" aluminum backer plate for the vertical mount shaped angle to fit recess in the horizontal mount .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted July 1, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2018 18 hours ago, MuskokaMike said: Used 1/4" aluminum angle and a 1/4" aluminum backer plate for the vertical mount shaped angle to fit recess in the horizontal mount .. Thanks. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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