How about some input on top cases. I've been looking at the kawasaki 47 L top case in woods wondering how it does. I've seen a lot of givi top cases on a lot of bikes and was wondering what the difference is. I think they are both quick release. Any input would be greatly appreciated

Keep in mind, the Kawa. trunk requires a plastic universal mounting plate and that adds another layer of plastic. The Givi monokey trunks can mount directly to an after-market rack with an optional kit.   

Coocase S50 is on my short list of farkles.

So your opinion is that the Corbin backrest is more comfortable than that on the top box? I am considering one or the other now.

As far as comfort I could not tell you as I have never rode back there   

I ran both of them on my last trip and the only complaints were her butt after 200 miles. I found the Corbin backrest on Craigslist and got a smokin deal otherwise she would only have the one on the box.

just trying to get an idea of what I want to get. I take it if I get a Givi I have to get a mounting bracket also??? and that mounts to the "plastic" luggage rack?  and Plil make metal ones "which would be a lot better". What kind of mounting hardware do I need for the Givi?? I've been looking at a lot of boxes and haven't seen mounting hardware for the Givi boxes, so any help would be appreciated.
I like the Kawa box because you can get color matched panel for it, and of course I want the bike to look good, I can paint the trim on a Givi if I have to.  I also want something with a backrest for my girlfriend for it will be on the bike when she is on or when we are traveling but off when riding solo. I know I could also buy a seperate backrest but trying to make the right choice here,  right now I have cages, risers, and sliders coming, I still need a top box, hwy pegs, peg extendtions, gps/radar dect. mounts and a few other things I need to get and I really don't want to do this twice. You guys are more experienced with this bike than I am so throw some things at me please, pictures help also.

thanks

Phil makes a rack that has the Givi mounts. Actually I think he has the mounts for all types of topcases that he can install on his rack. Phil's rack is a good investment, the stock plastic one is poor quality.


http://www.philsfarkels.com/

When you order the case from KAWASAKI  they should get you the mounting plate, top bag and color correct panel for your year bike. Also order the passenger back rest which is attached directly to the top bag.
With the stock seat positioning of the bag is ok for the passenger but when I installed the Corbin seat then it became crowded back there. I installed a Phils Rack so that the bag could be moved back more and found that as an added benefit the top bag bounces less than it did with the OEM rack.
As for the Admore lights just go to
http://www.admorelighting.com/index.php?page=products/index.php&subpage=12
It took me about 1 hr and 45 minutes to wire it in but next time I would have my tech do it for a cleaner job and I am sure quicker!

www.admorelighting.com  There is on twist-lock connector to undo, then the case removes as usual.

Phil supplies mounting points for the Monokey cases to go on his racks.  The Monolock cases require a plaastic adapter, and they're usually included in the topcase purchase.  The backrest pad is a $79 or so option that needs to be oredered seperately from Givi.  Nice thing about Phil's rack is the slots for mounbting the various cases; it gives you some fore/aft adjustability so you can taylor the ride for your passenger

I have the Kawi 47 trunk with Admore light kit (tail lights, brake lights, & blinkers) mounted on Phils rack with Corbin backrest, great setup IMO, and I like that the Kawi trunk is paint matched to my bike and Kawi badged. 
 
 

 

You could think outside the box, or in this case, the top case, and find trunks that would work without being designed for the Connie. I offer up my own solution, which is a trunk made for a Baolima Italian motor scooter. It's definitely smaller than the usual cases out there, and has a style that some might find interesting at best and highly offensive at worse, but I kind of like it and it is different than the Givi's, that look like a small flying saucer landed on back of the bike: