Author Topic: Top case pics please (Read 12597 times)

Dade22 · « **on:** May 20, 2012, 09:50:28 AM »

Im going on a trip soon and would like a top case that looks good. Not super big. I also would like to mount it back towards me more than to have it hanging off the tail rack.

Please help me out with some photos.

Dade22

philipintexas · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:58:53 PM »

If you're traveling alone, Pirates-Lair's backrest/rack sits 2.5" further forward than most racks, it will also accept a trunk with or without a mounting plate. That might crowd a passenger but will work fine solo. If you go with a trunk that has a mounting plate, you'll have more room to re-position it to suit your needs. Here's a couple choices:
SHAD-42:

Givi V46:

SHAD-46:

SHAD-50:

KAWASAKI PLATE, LOTS OF MOUNTING OPTIONS:

kawacop1642 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2012, 02:00:59 PM »

Givi E55. Works for me. Lots of storage, mounts on phil's rack and comes with brake lights. I holds 2 full face helmets. I think Motosport may still have the best deal on this. BTW, in the pic the case is slightly ajar. When closed it seals tightly with a good fit.

ZG · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2012, 05:38:48 PM »

I have the Kawi 47 liter color matched trunk with Admore light kit mounted on Phils rack to allow Corbin backrest.

blanton · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:43:44 PM »

Then there is the $29.00 walmart suitcase (I call it walmart tourpack) with the optional bicycle seat drivers backrest.....I know it is funny looking but I get a kick out of it......blanton

blanton · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:55:37 PM »

Also in walmart tourpack...

blanton · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:59:06 PM »

Also a handy place to hang your helment...

OregonLAN · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2012, 10:01:10 AM »

I have a Givi E55.

IMHO, top cases are fugly regardless of their size. If you're gonna' buy one, get something that's big enough to carry lots of stuff. When you're not using it, remove it and store it in the garage.

PH14 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2012, 05:04:59 PM »

Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Corbin backrest with a Shad 46 or 50 like ZG is doing with the Kawasaki trunk?

stevewfl · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2012, 05:40:11 PM »

Quote from: OregonLAN on May 22, 2012, 10:01:10 AM

I have a Givi E55.

IMHO, top cases are fugly regardless of their size. If you're gonna' buy one, get something that's big enough to carry lots of stuff. When you're not using it, remove it and store it in the garage.

Indeed, all trucks are fugly I got the biggest one I could get for my behemuth bike and so glad I did =)

The E55 Givi has been awesome

BMahar · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:40:38 PM »

Here are several pictures of my 2011 with the Givi e-55 Top Trunk.
Brent

ZG · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:59:12 PM »

Quote from: PH14 on May 22, 2012, 05:04:59 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Corbin backrest with a Shad 46 or 50 like ZG is doing with the Kawasaki trunk?

There's a Kawi 47 like mine in the classifieds right now PH if you want to go that option bro...

ZG · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2012, 10:00:40 PM »

Quote from: OregonLAN on May 22, 2012, 10:01:10 AM

IMHO, top cases are fugly regardless of their size. If you're gonna' buy one, get something that's big enough to carry lots of stuff. When you're not using it, remove it and store it in the garage.

+1...

Stasch · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2012, 08:29:43 AM »

Hey Blanton, I like the way the Walmart TourPak looks. Its lines actually make it look like an expensive tail bag.

Having modded the daylights out of a tank bag for electrics and gadgets, I can really appreciate the way you've modded your trunk with the little dome light and everything. Cool.

PH14 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2012, 08:56:01 AM »

Quote from: ZG on May 22, 2012, 09:59:12 PM

There's a Kawi 47 like mine in the classifieds right now PH if you want to go that option bro...

Thanks ZG!

blanton · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2012, 09:17:56 AM »

Thanks Stasch, I think about what Red Green says, "If the women don't find you handsome than let them find you handy"......would like to see your tank bag, I don't have one yet.

Gumby · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2012, 09:40:33 AM »

Quote from: PH14 on May 22, 2012, 05:04:59 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Corbin backrest with a Shad 46 or 50 like ZG is doing with the Kawasaki trunk?

I have a Givi E55 with a Corbin backrest.

Check out the Phil in Texas rocks thread. http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8349.0

Gumby · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2012, 09:42:34 AM »

Quote from: BMahar on May 22, 2012, 09:40:38 PM

Here are several pictures of my 2011 with the Givi e-55 Top Trunk.
Brent

Several = more than one!

stevewfl · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:11:14 AM »

This thread delivers

PH14 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:37:33 PM »

Quote from: Gumbi on May 23, 2012, 09:40:33 AM

I have a Givi E55 with a Corbin backrest.

Check out the Phil in Texas rocks thread. http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8349.0

Thanks, now the next question. Are there any issues with the stock rails with the weight placed farther back? I mean, the rails are actually plastic aren't they?

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Author Topic: Top case pics please (Read 12597 times)