Need Opinion

[OneBadPenny]

I am thinking about putting a GIVI trunk bag on the back of the Spyder. I am looking at either the V46 or E55. I spent several hours going through the albums to see what, if anyone was using these, but only found 3 pics of other models. Is anyone using these bags with the GIVI mount? What do you think of them? How do they look on the Spyder? Anyone have pictures?

 

[wyliec]

I have the V46 and I believe bonecrusher has the E55.

My V46 is behind my BRP back rest. A member here made a rack that attaches to my back rest and I then installed the GIVI mounting plate to it. I'll see if I can find my post with pics. I had to make a snubber and install to the bottom of the GIVI mounting plate to relieve any pressure that may be placed on the back rest.

I like the GIVI topcase and use it a lot. I also like the way the GIVI locks itself into the GIVI mounting bracket. Of course you will have others whom have installed top cases that aren't quite as costly; I can't say one way or the other if they are better or not as good.

If bonecrusher chimes in, I believe he uses his GIVI as a backrest; so, his install is different than mine.

Check out post #21 here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-a-Very-Nice-Top-Case!&highlight=GIVI+topcase

That long flat rod in the first pic. I didn't use; I used the snubber I mentioned above in its place. The person who made the rack sold his spyder and I believe is no longer a member here.