Epyon007 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 14 minutes ago, jerritt said: Givi 55l trunk and 44l panniers Was the added spoiler on the windscreen with the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerritt Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Yes the mra spoiler is worth it in slower traffic you can lower it to be level with the windscreen and it will still deflect are overhead as well as in hot weather you can aim the wind down towards your torso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted December 22, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 22, 2016 4 hours ago, gmtech94 said: Or as in the case above just wing it ! Sometimes my Wing is the only way to go. More storage is just one factor it seems. The perfect bike is .......it depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Speaking of soft luggage, does anyone use soft luggage with a high mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve27bha Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I had Givi kit on my 800FiY and took record pix of it in various combinations on the WingRack (a Mk1). The set of five is in my gallery: - Here's a couple more giving three-quarter views of the E21s. Slightly larger and more rectilinear E22s are now available. If you do not know, Kappa stuff is the same as Givi, to the extent they share the same rack installation instructions, which can be found on the 'net. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Auspanglish said: Are these 6th gen bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 23, 2016 It would appear so, though the emblem and reflector have been removed. Too bad the bag and exhaust are covering up that 8 spoke! This would appear to answer the question of using 6th gen bags with the stock exhaust. They're mounted higher on the red bike - the top of the case is nearly flush with the seat - but also further back. My personal preference is for the the height on the red bike and fore to aft position of the silver one. It's just a matter of figuring out how to attach it all to the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 I agree Cog's but if had a passenger with the silver configuration they would be none to happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 24, 2016 No doubt about that! The good news is that it's doable either way without relocating the stock exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 All you need is a metallurgist/welder w decent creative solutions abilities... Take the original mounts and have him adapt them. If you lived in New York, Sebspeed would surely be the guy to contract. There's no reason the bags couldn't end up higher and the passenger pegs be kept in situ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zoomzoom Posted December 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 24, 2016 I wasn't a huge fan of riding with just the top case on my bike as it lowoked like something was missing. Found a guy locally who was selling his Givi Wingrack, 2 bag setup (side cases only) for his bike since it was cheap, I jumped at it. When I saw the mounts they were in great shape except for a crack on one of the plates the side case attached too. Guy said he had never had an issue, but it was one of the reasons it was soooo cheap. Found a Wingrack 2, new and in original packing for sale on Canada's Motorcycle that was being advertised for liquidation as the mounting brackets were no longer available and voila, I had a full Wingrack. Overall I think the bike looks pretty decent with all three bags and there's LOTS of storage. Here's a photo with the Givi 257FZ mounting arms and the E55 Maxia top case only. And here's a photo with the Wingrack 2 and all three bags. Top case is a Givi E55 Maxia and side bags are Givi E360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sportfour Posted December 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks guys for this thread and replies. I have been running dualsports for decades where the job of fitting panniers (I use a Motofizz top bag) has been a cakewalk compared to figuring out what to do with my new to me Gen 5 VFR. I have looked at just about everything without solution. Have hard shell FRP ideas for a "U" case that would give the impression of a U bag. So far for me the soft looks the best, but the hard offers so much more as we know, it's just that eyewash factor. Do not want to jinx us but does anyone know how well the plastic cases hold up when the bike is put down at 35 mph. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 After seeing everything I really feel that soft is the way to go. There are some semi rigid solutions out there that could look good as they are roundish. I'll be looking more into them. Of course the brackets for them aren't made for 5th gens. It would be great to have hard everything! IMO this bike doesn't lend itself well to scaffolding and design has moved on so the current crop of luggage isn't exactly optimal. Right now it's fricken freezing and snow everywhere so this is just farkle torture for me hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackdoogle Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 So, knowing that it's all ugly going into it makes the decision easier I think. I have a Rigid Tool Chest as a top case (I like that it's very tough and unique. I think if it flew off the bike it'd be fine.). I use soft luggage for the side bags when traveling and a 46L dry bag over the passenger seat. It works and is very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Having a rack and top case to add when going long would be nice. It doesn't look like it's that difficult to add one. Having that solid water proof box would be a great addition for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioHawk Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Givi E22s on one, mounted on PL257 tubular racks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Madsen Posted December 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 25, 2016 Here is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat0020 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 After two decades riding 2-wheels.. I've moved away from hard cases for luggage.. just for less (non-removable) weight on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer maxredline Posted December 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 25, 2016 Shad 42l bags with sw tech quick release brackets Imho the bags look better in the flesh. I Have been very happy with the bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 On December 24, 2016 at 9:26 PM, OntarioHawk said: Givi E22s on one, mounted on PL257 tubular racks. I believe I've seen those cases before and they look pretty good actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Thats groovy. Givi took the E21 (that all agree is pretty fugly) and made those E22s. I love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 On 12/25/2016 at 11:39 AM, maxredline said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioHawk Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 20 hours ago, timmythecop said: Thats groovy. Givi took the E21 (that all agree is pretty fugly) and made those E22s. I love em. Thanks. I think the look pretty good. 22 litres per side, which is just big enough to stuff a size 40L aerostich roadcrafter jacket with the aerostich back protector in it. They're top loaders too, which is a bit more functional for me and my daily commuting routine. I have to park in a parking garage and walk through downtown to get to my office. The ability to lock my gear on the bike so I don't have to carry it with me is the big selling feature for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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