Better than a V47 ?

[Delboy777]

Would this look better on my bike than the current V47 topbox ? Opinions and piss takes accepted, and expected
givi trekker 52l by Derek Macdonald, on Flickr

 

[Tractors are go]

Far better

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/givi_luggage_hard-cases_trekker-outback_obk42.jpg

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[leadfarmer]

Yes, and you can get 2 lids in it

 

[MikeS]

Take a look at a Kappa K53, it's a rebadged Givi, looks better and can be bought for £144 delivered from Italy.

Bargain.

 

[PH1969]

Take a look at a Kappa K53, it's a rebadged Givi, looks better and can be bought for £144 delivered from Italy.

Bargain.

Think your eyes may be painted on

 

[Delboy777]

Take a look at a Kappa K53, it's a rebadged Givi, looks better and can be bought for £144 delivered from Italy.

Bargain.

Yes they are cheaper for a reason, not nearly so well made and I’m not sure if they do Monokey.


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[Delboy777]

Far better

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/givi_luggage_hard-cases_trekker-outback_obk42.jpg

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Ohh no ! Wouldn’t have aluminium boxes on my bike. Remember when i got free ones when i bought my GSA they got sold pdq.


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[Geekay]

Ohh no ! Wouldn’t have aluminium boxes on my bike. Remember when i got free ones when i bought my GSA they got sold pdq.


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why? - whats wrong with aluminium luggage? - because it tarnishes quickly?

 

[Delboy777]

why? - whats wrong with aluminium luggage? - because it tarnishes quickly?

That and the fact that a one armed six year old could break into them. The ones i had were oem bmw but the clips and locks were utter shite. Its all very well wrapping them in vinyl or something but why should you need too each to their own but i just don’t like em.


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[Geekay]

fair enough - I did wrap mine in clear vinyl and they still look mint. I not sure I agree on the locks, having had the Yamaha Super Tenere std luggage before hand the BMW Ally panniers are like fort knox, but fair enough.

 

[sven]

I had a Givi Trekker on my 2009 GS and it looked pretty similar to the Vario panniers, but it wasn’t very watertight. The leak may have come from the additional hinge for the top opening section though which was for use when the box was used as a pannier.

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[MikeS]

Yes they are cheaper for a reason, not nearly so well made and I’m not sure if they do Monokey.


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Your loss, I have one and its just as good as Givi that I have had several off and yes it is Monokey.

 

[Tractors are go]

That and the fact that a one armed six year old could break into them. The ones i had were oem bmw but the clips and locks were utter shite. Its all very well wrapping them in vinyl or something but why should you need too each to their own but i just don’t like em.


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They also come in black, to match the bike, givi are better built than oem

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[Delboy777]

I had a Givi Trekker on my 2009 GS and it looked pretty similar to the Vario panniers, but it wasn’t very watertight. The leak may have come from the additional hinge for the top opening section though which was for use when the box was used as a pannier.

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Yes i had one on my GSA back in the day and it was totally waterproof, even with a rack on top of it. BTW it looks like they are different designs, maybe your one was an earlier version than mine.
IMG_0533 by Derek Macdonald, on Flickr

 

[Mr Bean]

They also come in black, to match the bike, givi are better built than oem

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I liked the fact that you can re-key the lock to match the original key - shame it was on the bike when it was stolen...

 

[Delboy777]

I liked the fact that you can re-key the lock to match the original key - shame it was on the bike when it was stolen...

Anyone have a photo with the Trekker Outback on their bike ? Looks bloody humungous at 58L

 

[knutk]

Anyone have a photo with the Trekker Outback on their bike ? Looks bloody humungous at 58L

This picture is taken at a fairly close distance, and the topbox looks a bit bigger than it actually is due to a closer distance to camera.

As an added bonus, the Outback is positioned further back than the OEM box by 5cm, and this makes it more roomy for the passenger.

The topbox blocks for swinging the sidecase lids to open position. However, since the sidecase locks are not that precisely made, you may swing them open by twisting them gently.
In my case this is not an issue. I use inner bags, and remove the lid when pushing the innerbag into the cases. I usually do not open the cases until the day is over and it's time to unpack.
Riding two up, I prefer the Givi box to the OEM 35L. However, when I ride solo I prefer the OEM 35L, and it does not take long to change between them, as it takes 5 min to remove the GIVI plate required for the GIVI topbox.

Passenger back rest pads where added after these pictures where taken.

 

[Delboy777]

Wonder if it would look any different in Black ? Wouldn’t buy plain ally finish as i reckon it would tarnish real easily.


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[knutk]

Wonder if it would look any different in Black ? Wouldn’t buy plain ally finish as i reckon it would tarnish real easily.


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Yes, they would look different indeed, they would look eh…. black

As for what ally finish looks like, take a look at any bike with ally cases, there are plenty of them around...

 

[Tractors are go]

Anyone have a photo with the Trekker Outback on their bike ? Looks bloody humungous at 58L

We got two people's stuff for a long weekend away just in the top box. Or you can get both full face helmets and gloves inside no problem if your just out for a bimble.

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