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If there is enough interest in acquiring brackets, I can ask my machine shop to provide a quote to build some more for me. The last batch of 5 went for $65/pair plus shipping. I don?t know if he will hold the price on another run, but I could ask. Please PM me if you would be interested in a set. I will need 5 commitments before I place an order. They will have slots cut to accommodate the grab handle mounts, but not for mounting the top plate. This allows for finally adjustment and positioning the plate on each installation. The brackets are made out of 1/8? plate and will need paint. Or, I can provide a drawing (Ken's orginal doctored with the measurements) for those who might like to get a quote from a local metal masher or have the ability to make their own brackets. There would be a time factor here too. I'm scheduled to have a bit o'surgery in October or November so if there isn't at least 5 souls on board in the next week or so I won't be able to play until spring.

Anyone Interested? In the process of installing my GIVI V46 Top Box over my passenger seat, I ended up with an extra set of brackets. Sold them and then another request came to me for 2 sets of brackets. Same thing happened, I ended up with a spare set of brackets after I shipped the two out today. Is anyone interested in them? Price is $65 plus $10 shipping. They are drilled to fit a GIVI M5 mounting plate. Here is a picture of the brackets. border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Brackets.JPG Send me a PM if your interested. My fabricator tells me he is losing his ass on supplying these to me and will only accpet orders for 4 sets at a time in the future, so these may be the last ones I have to sell. I would sure make the templates available if anyone wants to have a go at getting them fabricated or building their own set from scratch. Again, PM me and I'll get a copy of the plans to you. Here is a picture of the top box mounted: http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/cdn...ic/IMGP1703.jpg

FRE, Looks like I'm going to be ordering a couple sets of brackets for another member and could add a 3rd set for you. Send me a PM if you are interested. As far as helmet locks go, I added a Harley Lock that works like a dream. See below: border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Lock.JPG

Well Done..............Where were you 15 years ago when I paid the Corbin Masked Bandits :pissed: $400 for a pair o'backrests! Great product but 2 backrests shouldn't equal the price of a seat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But that's $7 Canadian, less in $US dollars. I'm sure there are other solutions for spacers, but I want a fix that was fool proof and didn't require chasing around to find alternatives. They were there and I bought 'em.

Taking Ken's template I had a set of brackets made. I had two problems when mounting the brackets and then the top box. First, when the GIVI plate is attached to the brackets lining up the bolts to fit in the frame was a bit of a problem. And once I had fiddled about and got them mounted I had the same problem as Ken, couldn't get at the rear bolt with an Allan Key to tighten them. So I took everything apart and proceeded to change the hole that mates with the Grab Handles into slots. On the second installation there was no problem lining up the bolts with the frame and there was enough movement to position the back bolts so they could be tightened on both sides with ease. Because it is easy to remove the bolts, it makes the issue of removing the brackets to get the seat off less of an issue. Also, I used 1" spacers to raise the bracket off the Garb Handles. Now the brackets don't touch the grab handles and scuffing is eliminated. border='0' alt='user posted image' /> IMGP1652.JPG border='0' alt='user posted image' /> IMGP1653.JPG border='0' alt='user posted image' /> 2 Spacers.JPG border='0' alt='user posted image' /> 3 Handles-Spacers.JPG border='0' alt='user posted image' /> 7 Side View.JPG

Here is a listing of Top Box Plates for GIVI product. My 2002 using the 3rd one in top row for a V46 Top Box, Model # M-5. If you have more than one bike and want to move a Top Box between them, you may need another style. Prices are in $CDN. border='0' alt='user posted image' /> GIVI Base Plates.jpg

Need to figure out part numbers for GIVI Base Plates? Here is a page from a Canadian Supplier that should help. The one for my VFR is an M-5. First row #3, $46.95CDN. border='0' alt='user posted image' /> GIVI Base Plates.jpg Web Page http://www.importationsthibault.com/2006/c...e&page=318&ac=1 I'm mounting a V46 Top Box using the bracket design from Ken. Fitted the brackets base plate and box last night. Nice.....Ken, you are my favourite. I made a modification to Ken's design that helps the "back bolt" problems (can't get a Allen key into the bolt) and makes fitting the brackets a snap. I cut slots in the bracket where it attaches to the Grab Handles. This allows some movement to align the bolts with the frame and establish a position that allows access to the back bolt with an Allen key. I also used spacers to raise the brackets up an inch above the Grab Handles. This removes the problem of the bracket sitting directly on the uneven profile of the Grab Handle. The brackets are currently being painted and I'll have the whole istallation ready for a test ride this weekend. :D :D

Ken, I seem to be following your lead here so when you design and install the insulation package for the cooler / ice box (I'm old and can remember ice boxes) can you please take pictures and save me more time in following you along. Maybe your design could incorporate a drainage system to accommodate the melt factor... :D

Ken, How about changing to a Hex Head instead of a Allen? You should be able to slip an open ended wrench in the space without any problem. Change all 4 and the look is identical and you will be the only one that ever notices. You could also consider cutting an Allen wrench down and that might work too. I don't like the idea of vise grips either. Rich

Ken, Very nice job. I get my brackets from the metal munchers this Saturday and hope my results are close to what you have achieved. Again, thanks for the templates. I'll send you a photo of the spacers I'm going to use to raise the brackets too avoid chaffing the grab handles, assuming the job comes off half decently. Maybe they will resolves the seat removal problem, too. Rich