Jerry1111 Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Has anyone fitted a holder for Givi top box to Yamaha XJ6? I looked at the instructions and it's not clear if this needs cutting or not.I need a topbox that will ideally take 2 helmets and deciding between Givi and Shad. Quote
Gerontious Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Not sure what you mean about cutting.. the PDF of the fitting kit is simple enough and doesnt mention any cutting at all.if there were any modifications needed they would be made abundantly clear.Below. years 09-13 Quote
sparkpaintersuk Posted November 27, 2019 Posted November 27, 2019 Seems some detail left out, probably need to explain a little further. Quote
Jerry1111 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Posted November 27, 2019 if there were any modifications needed they would be made abundantly clear. OK, thanks. So it looks that Givi rack is mounted underneath everything, and Shad rack is mounted instead of grab handles. I couldn't quite get Givi instructions, but see it now.First bike, first top box, want to buy the right one Quote
MikeHorton Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 For what it's worth I had a kappa top box fitted to my Tracer the base plate fitted a treat. The kappa was considerably cheaper and does the job looks good and keeps the rain out. It fits 2 helmets snuggly Quote
Stu Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 I have the shad sh46 top box and is plenty big enough for two helmets They now do an expanding one if need be although to be fair I don't see the point in it Quote
Guest Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 I have the shad sh46 top box and is plenty big enough for two helmets They now do an expanding one if need be although to be fair I don't see the point in it So they're making expanding helmets now?What ever will they think of next? Quote
Stu Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 I have the shad sh46 top box and is plenty big enough for two helmets They now do an expanding one if need be although to be fair I don't see the point in it So they're making expanding helmets now?What ever will they think of next? you're well past your helmet expanding!! Anyway no! top boxes! Shad do one that you can increase the height on and has 3 different positions Quote
Guest Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 I have the shad sh46 top box and is plenty big enough for two helmets They now do an expanding one if need be although to be fair I don't see the point in it So they're making expanding helmets now?What ever will they think of next? you're well past your helmet expanding!! Anyway no! top boxes! Shad do one that you can increase the height on and has 3 different positions I've always found the Shad stuff pretty tacky myself.......I'm more of a Givi guy! Quote
Stu Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 So they're making expanding helmets now?What ever will they think of next? you're well past your helmet expanding!! Anyway no! top boxes! Shad do one that you can increase the height on and has 3 different positions I've always found the Shad stuff pretty tacky myself.......I'm more of a Givi guy! I must admit looking at them at the NEC show it didn't feel that great! Quote
Guest Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 They're not as solid as Givi, they don't have the same flair in terms of styling, and the locking mechanisms are usually pretty haphazard.I know they're cheaper than Givi......but I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get something decent. Quote
Stu Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 They're not as solid as Givi, they don't have the same flair in terms of styling, and the locking mechanisms are usually pretty haphazard.I know they're cheaper than Givi......but I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get something decent. yet the one I have is pretty solid and works as it should! same as my side cases too Maybe its just the newer ones Quote
Guest Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 They're not as solid as Givi, they don't have the same flair in terms of styling, and the locking mechanisms are usually pretty haphazard.I know they're cheaper than Givi......but I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get something decent. yet the one I have is pretty solid and works as it should! same as my side cases too Maybe its just the newer ones You're from Hull Stu......you won't have much experience with quality products! Quote
Stu Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 They're not as solid as Givi, they don't have the same flair in terms of styling, and the locking mechanisms are usually pretty haphazard.I know they're cheaper than Givi......but I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get something decent. yet the one I have is pretty solid and works as it should! same as my side cases too Maybe its just the newer ones You're from Hull Stu......you won't have much experience with quality products! This is very true! Quote
Fleck Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 I've got a shad 33 box and it seems good. Only one I've ever had though so what do I know Quote
Jerry1111 Posted November 30, 2019 Author Posted November 30, 2019 Problem solved, V47 mounted Annoying thing is that I can't test drive it yet. Freezing fog today so I don't want to do anything stupid. Quote
Jerry1111 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Posted December 5, 2019 Got a scare of my life earlier on today. I braked not to hit a car with a traffic-joining muppet inside, and from the corner of my eye I've seen something super-close behind me. For a split second I thought I'm about to be smashed from behind by a vehicle I've not registered earlier, and then realized I'm being attacked in my mirrors by my top box Quote
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