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Givi V46 Monokey system

GR8

GR8

Joined May 2015
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Waltham, MA
Hello Friends,

Its been a while since I've posted so I just wanted to drop in and say hello as well as show off my new givi top box. Ducati wants to charge a crazy amount for their factory top box, like $800.00...HELL NO! I found the Givi top box on craigslist for $300 and bought the mounting system from Revzilla cost me $450.00 total AND it has more storage capacity then the Ducati top box. I actually ride more often with just my top box and leave the panniers at home. It is easier to get in and out of, more secure and its hard shell so everything stays dry. I drilled in the back rest so passengers can sit easy...although it took a couple of tries :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:. Check it out and let me know what you think! (Older pics so backrest isn't shown, I just installed it two days ago)
 

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I may be the only person who thinks that top boxes look fat and ruin the lines of motorcycles.

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Even fat motorcycles look fatter with them.

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Rider on my rides are prohibited from having top boxes.

Want to carry more? Better side cases.

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RSL said:
Rider on my rides are prohibited from having top boxes.
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Prohibited? That just sounds downright egotistic. But that's just my opinion. :rolleyes:

I prefer my top case. It acts as a backrest for my significant other, and holds what I want it to for commuting and short trips. No need for a tank bag or anything else on the bike, and it's easily removed.

I got my Kappa KGR46 for about $150 shipped from Italy, with a Kappa (identical to GIVI) mount for about $80. I added on the metal rack on top of it, and the backrest. Those together were another $80.
 
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Prohibited? That just sounds downright egotistic. But that's just my opinion. :rolleyes:
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Since I document my group rides with hundreds of photos, top cases aren't allowed. Single riders. No camping. No need for huge storage. Top cases take away from the look I want for photos. There are parameters and prerequisites for all sorts of tours. I have a short list of requirements for my twice a year rides. One is no big FAT top cases.
 
Are you working as a professional Moto-Journalist? Getting paid for your work?

If so, then agree. Are your buddies OK with that policy?:D Usually, riding with "friends", not a big deal. But I do hate when guys leave helmets, jackets and gloves on the bike. Ruins the shot.

We had in-famous guy here in Bay Area that led rides. North Stars to start, then NorCal group. He was a Hyper-Facist regards rules on his rides. Actually, some made sort of sense. :D
No loud pipes. Show up with loud pipe you would be asked to leave the ride.
But there was more ... :(

Riders actually put up with this guy for a while but his power trip went way beyond loud pipes ... eventually everyone bailed out. Shame because the guy laid out the best routes. Chuck Wood's rides started 30 years ago and we still use his routes as a base for our rides today.

Chuck was a San Fran Deputy Dist. Attorney. Great to have around if we got pulled over, NEVER a ticket with this guy around ... man, but what a Prick he was. A super eccentric. Last time I saw him he was riding a old Pacific Coast
Honda that looked like it went off a cliff. Serious. :eek:
 
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Does this tail bag make my Butt Look FAT?

I bought this tail bag for it's trimmed down look. Looks OK on the HyperStrada IMO. But ended up liking the stock side bags
better overall ... and they hold more. I'll keep this inexpensive Nelson-Rigg bag however, will fit on anything, is well made, holds quite a bit.
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I have the same Givi case on my white Hyper. Very practical. Only use the side cases on longer trips.

FYI. I posted a DIY on matching the lock to your key.


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flvraptor said:
I have the same Givi case on my white Hyper. Very practical. Only use the side cases on longer trips.

FYI. I posted a DIY on matching the lock to your key.


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Hi, can you post a link to your DIY lock matching? I searched but couldn't find it. I have the same setup. Thanks.
 
Hyp Noob said:
Are you working as a professional Moto-Journalist? Getting paid for your work?

If so, then agree. Are your buddies OK with that policy?:D Usually, riding with "friends", not a big deal.
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My rides are a business.

Ride groups of 3 to max of 6 are the goal.

Not interested in broad appeal. Just core group of experienced, safe, quiet, and interesting riders.

I've been organizing rides for two decades. When my AMA rides grew to hundreds, it was just too much. Federal fees didn't help either.
 
I always told myself I'd never have a top case because they're ugly. Then I put one on my VStrom with the thinking of "I will only use it for camping trips". I put it on and never took it off once. The darn things are so practical - lots of space, lockable, and they don't add any width so lanesplitting is and tight mountain roads are not influenced at all.
 
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I always told myself I'd never have a top case because they're ugly. Then I put one on my VStrom with the thinking of "I will only use it for camping trips". I put it on and never took it off once. The darn things are so practical - lots of space, lockable, and they don't add any width so lanesplitting is and tight mountain roads are not influenced at all.
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Bingo.
 
kuksul08 said:
I always told myself I'd never have a top case because they're ugly. Then I put one on my VStrom with the thinking of "I will only use it for camping trips". I put it on and never took it off once. The darn things are so practical - lots of space, lockable, and they don't add any width so lanesplitting is and tight mountain roads are not influenced at all.
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Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Even though we're not legally allowed to lane split in MA....I may partake from time to time:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: so it is nice not to worry about clipping my panniers on some bozo's side view.

As far as the look of them and the lines and such....I don't give a flying F***... If I really want a nice photo I'll just take it off for a sec, snap my shot, then put it back on. With that kind of thought process, you kind of sound like an H.D. ride :D:D:D... But to each his own. I get it, you don't like the look. Personally, I chose the Givi V46 b/c it was curved and it can hold my backpack full of books. I never like those square shaped ones...I guess that is the H.D. rider in me with that comment ;););)

Thanks for posting up the info about changing the tumbler, I do have the extra that came with the bike, but honestly, I am not confident in trying it, I'd probably screw it up. Kudos on getting it to work!
 
In a perfect world I'd somehow manage to tour without any luggage. In some cases if I can get my SO interested in meeting me at my destination I can have a extra bag meet me. I didn't want to bother with all the bits needed for sidecases on my 'motard so I just bought a waterproof rolltop bag from Wolfman. It's not perfect, but it only has to be as bulky as the stuff inside it. I like to travel light.
 

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kuksul08 said:
I always told myself I'd never have a top case because they're ugly. Then I put one on my VStrom with the thinking of "I will only use it for camping trips". I put it on and never took it off once. The darn things are so practical - lots of space, lockable, and they don't add any width so lanesplitting is and tight mountain roads are not influenced at all.
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Wellll - you did put it on a V-strom - probably didn't detract too much from the beauty:)
 
Yeah the v56 looks like giant ass... but I can sink a helmet, armored jacket and gloves in it with room to spare. As my daily driver it's a must, panniers are for trips or cooler weather where the 'Stich takes up all the room in the top case and the panniers hold the rest.

And yeah, once it's on there... man does it stay on. Dial 1 800 mixalot...
 
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