Hard luggage on an SV...(pics, please)

[MikeC]

Hi all,

In my quest to find out all about the SV650S, I was wondering if any of yuo would mind posting up pictures of some with fixed luggage attached? This wouldn't be my daily outfit for the bike, but as the gf's dad has a VFR we may do some light touring with her parents and so would need some at some point.

I understand Givi do some but the pics arent great, so anything you can chuck this was would be greatly appreciated :D

[MikeC]

Anyone??? :)

[Kilted Ginger]

Suzuki and givi both do a top box configuration which takes teh place of the pillion seat i think, (see suzuki and givi web sites)
If you intend to tour with a pillion then tankbag and oxford soft panniers still allow pillion seat to be used, alternatively the oxford tailpack sits on the pillion seat.
For longer tours 2 up rentac do a sports rack that I managed to fix the tailpack to, however i would recommend taking less stuff or fixing the stuff directly to the rack as the tailpack is a bit precarious, sorry dont have any pics as normally my bike just has seat cowl on as i only put on pillion and luggage as and when required.

hope this helps.

[gettin2dizzy]

givi do hard panniers and a top box that sits behind the pillion seat. They used to have some pictures on their website. I think its the monokey range.

[MikeC]

The only pic I can find is this one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/mikecoulton/Bikes/luggage.jpg

Now it looks like the pillion can still sit there cos the seat is visible, plus there appears to be a back rest on the top box. This shouldnt affect the bike in any other way, should it?

[the white rabbit]

Thats a nice setup. Just remember the front will feel light, especially if you are sat back more like on a naked and when the tank gets low so you may need to crank up the back a bit and the braking will be affected a little.

On my GS even one up loaded the front end goes skittish and you can get headshakes unless I stiffen up the rear, which eliminates it completely. I guess the SV has enough adjustment.

IT should be much differnt to two up with luggage on a DL650, which Ive seen done a lot with comfort (excepting maybe the rear shock on the DL is different).

[gettin2dizzy]

yeah thats the one i was thinking of :) it'll make your pllion really comfy, just give her the map and mp3 player - and you can ride undisturbed! maybe a back massage on they way?!
As long as you haven't got high level pipes that'll fit no problem, they can be taken off easily - only leaving you with a rack sticking out the back. I'm thinking of doing the same thing- but they're so expensive! Idea of keeping a helmet locked away while at work appeals though.

[Jools'SV Now]

Bike in winter commuting mode -

Thats the Givi 46 ltr suitcase with rack, she'd carry laptop, running kit, work clothes with room left over for a corby trouser press.

I've taken it off now in favour of the Suzuki smaller box on the rear seat option - no pillions for me.
Could sell you the box and rack if you go for it - some scuffs but totally servicable.

http://upload4.postimage.org/1830957/Claire0nBike30.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1830957/photo_hosting.html)

[MikeC]

How much is the Givi kit new? And how much would u be after, Jools? And does that mounting frame allow the side panniers too?

Cheers :)

[mysteryjimbo]

I just picked up a 47lt kappa box off ebay for £215.

Take a look, they are virtually identical. If you read the rundown, it says kappa was set up by the daughter of givis owner.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Motorbikes-and-Parts

I emailed them to find out if they did a kit for the FJR.

EDIT: Thought i should mention, my kit is more expensive than most for the FJR. Not sure why the rack is so much more. Also, i bought the back rest too.

[Jools'SV Now]

Givi stuff isn't cheap - think the box and rack were £250-£275 ish

You could fit side boxes on but you'd need the extra pieces of the rack that fit to the side and you'd need to move the indicators - another kit for that :roll:
Then add on the cost of the side boxes........probably £150+ each

By the time you add that lot up - you could of bought a car :lol:

Box and rack could be yours for £100. Box is scuffed (she had a couple of low speed offs)

[Dysparunia]

Jool's, is this the Suzuki rack & box (which takes the place of the pillion) or

Is it a seperate rack and box??

If it's the former and MikeC 'aint interested, I would be.

Andy

[Jools'SV Now]

The 'spare' one is the hang off the back givi.

I'm keeping the suzuki, rear seat one.

[george650]

Mike,

Did you used to have a Suzuki Gizzer?

[MikeC]

No George, sorry!

Jools - may well be interested but would like to buy the bike first, so will let u know! If anyone wants it the meantime, then go for it!

Does anyone have a pic of this Suzuki box that takes the place of the pillion seat?

[Jools'SV Now]

Jools - may well be interested but would like to buy the bike first, so will let u know! If anyone wants it the meantime, then go for it!

Does anyone have a pic of this Suzuki box that takes the place of the pillion seat?

No probs, I wasn't actively selling it, so it'll prob still be here.

Can take a pic of the suzuki box tmw for all concerned :wink:

[New Leaf]

check out this guys e-bay shop:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CMS-Motorcycles-Exeter_GIVI-LUGGAGE_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ20QQftidZ2QQtZkm

He's a motorcycle dealer in Exeter but knocks out top quality new givi stuff dead cheap through his eBay store.

I got a brand new huge 45 litre top box ad rack for £165 - what a bargain. Its dead easy fit - only took me a couple of hours and I'm spanner phobic. It fits behind the pillion seat and my missus says she prefers having it there as she can lean on it a bit - they even do a cushion thing to stick on it so your pillion is dead comfy.

If u don't see what u want in his shop - drop him a line - I've seen full givi luggage sets on there too - with panniers included - but he doesn't have them listed for all models all the time.

[mysteryjimbo]

check out this guys e-bay shop:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CMS-Motorcycles-Exeter_GIVI-LUGGAGE_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ20QQftidZ2QQtZkm

He's a motorcycle dealer in Exeter but knocks out top quality new givi stuff dead cheap through his eBay store.

I got a brand new huge 45 litre top box ad rack for £165 - what a bargain. Its dead easy fit - only took me a couple of hours and I'm spanner phobic. It fits behind the pillion seat and my missus says she prefers having it there as she can lean on it a bit - they even do a cushion thing to stick on it so your pillion is dead comfy.

If u don't see what u want in his shop - drop him a line - I've seen full givi luggage sets on there too - with panniers included - but he doesn't have them listed for all models all the time.

And i spent 2 weeks trying to get a simple answer out of him and so bought it elsewhere.

Question "Can you sell a kit for the FJR1300? Does it require the standard luggage rack as mine is missing?"

:roll:

It was also £50 cheaper from the shop i bought it. No real difference in the Kappa and Givi models.

[New Leaf]

maybe he didn't like u :wink:

i couldn't have been more impressed with the service.

[Ceri JC]

Just a question for those with Givi topboxes;

Are they really waterproof?

I say really, because I know in the motorcycling world, "waterproof" often seems to mean, "if you're out for a bimble 10 miles from home and it starts to lightly rain, it'll remain waterproof for long enough for you to get home, but for longer periods of time, or in heavy downpours, it'll get soaked."

Basically, I'm looking to get a top box for work. I'll be riding for several hours at a time, sometimes in very heavy rain. Would I be able to carry a laptop and shirts in one of these, without them drowning?

[mysteryjimbo]

Just a question for those with Givi topboxes;

Are they really waterproof?

I say really, because I know in the motorcycling world, "waterproof" often seems to mean, "if you're out for a bimble 10 miles from home and it starts to lightly rain, it'll remain waterproof for long enough for you to get home, but for longer periods of time, or in heavy downpours, it'll get soaked."

Basically, I'm looking to get a top box for work. I'll be riding for several hours at a time, sometimes in very heavy rain. Would I be able to carry a laptop and shirts in one of these, without them drowning?

My kappa one was out in the rain all day yesterday. Bone dry.

The lid completely covers the box. So unless the box is upside down, nothing is getting in.

[New Leaf]

Just a question for those with Givi topboxes;

Are they really waterproof?



I use my givi topbox to carry a suit, shirt, tie and laptop for my commute. Even when its absolutely peed down the whole way my stuff has come out bone dry.

I do put in in a plastic suit carrier inside the box as an added precaution though.

[Ceri JC]

Ta for the replies mysteryjimbo and new leaf.

Looks like I might be investing in a top box come the January sales.