Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ????

DroidHoff · 08-07-2010, 12:11 AM

Hey everyone, I was looking at a bike parked at work toady and it had a GIVI hard case on the back for storage. The cool thing was that the case sat up high enough to attach a backrest to it so it double as a sissy bar as well. It looked really sharp and I was wondering if anybody knew of any similar case/sissybars for the the GZ. Thanks for taking the time to read.

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alantf · 08-07-2010, 06:30 AM

My wife reckons this Shad 46 box is more comfortable than a backrest.[attachment=0:32p1stch]b4.jpg[/attachment:32p1stch]

It's also big enough to hold 2 helmets when we park up, or a week's groceries when I go to the supermarket. :2tup:
If I remember rightly, waterwarrior's also got the Shad 46.

DroidHoff · 08-07-2010, 12:13 PM

Is it a fitted mounting system? Or did it take some jimmy riggin' to get it attached. Also did the case come with the needed hardware? and was a rear rack required for fitment? It looks great though, that's exactly the look I want to go for! I'm not opposed to crafting some brackets if need be, but I would prefer a prefabbed fitment (I understand that GZ accessories scarce). Thanks for the pictures!

Andrew

alantf · 08-07-2010, 02:25 PM

It comes with a base plate that you fit to the luggage rack. You can then remove the box with a simple (locking) lever, whenever you want, & carry it with the integral carrying handle. Shad make boxes in many sizes/styles/colours. The only problem is that when you buy the luggage rack/cissy bar that you need to fit it to, you'll have to remove the cissy bar, & make an adapter, to allow the box to hinge forward & open. Not a hard job if you're at all handy with tools. Here's a picture of the spacers I made out of 15 mm square hollow bar, to replace the cissy bar.[attachment=0:zrohqkek]b13.jpg[/attachment:zrohqkek]

DroidHoff · 08-07-2010, 07:32 PM

Thanks everyone! I just bought a like new Luggage rack for 40 bucks off a GZ. So next step will be selecting the right size case and it looks like there are plenty to choose from. It seems to me this is an easier and more economical way, plus you get more storage, to upgrade your bike rather than buying the sissy bar and saddlebags with supports! Shad does have a back pad mount for a few of their cases!

Thanks again,
Andrew

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Water Warrior 2 · 08-13-2010, 06:58 AM

You may not want a back pad on the case. It takes up room and pushes the passenger forward. Or you have to mount the case even further back behind the rear axle. Some are way to pricey for what you get. A decent riding jacket will have a built in back pad that will be comfy and take up less room. The Shad 46 is a decent case in my opinion. I also have 43's on the sides but they are a poor example of quality control and ease of operation in my opinion. All of the cases I have only look like they have built in red reflectors for safety. Decorative but useless from a safety standpoint. 3M reflective tape from Wally World fixed that right smartly in a matter of minutes. Oh, before I forget. The lids have a string to prevent them from opening up too much and dumping stuff all over, especially the side cases. Replace the strings with a good slightly longer shoe lace and all will be golden. The top case will not fall closed on your hand while retrieving something. Same goes for side cases when off the bike and laying flat like a suit case.

alantf · 08-13-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Replace the strings with a good slightly longer shoe lace and all will be golden. The top case will not fall closed on your hand while retrieving something.

Such a simple solution to the same problem I have! Now why didn't I think of that? :blush:

Easy Rider · 08-13-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alantf

Such a simple solution to the same problem I have! Now why didn't I think of that? :blush:

Maybe you are not "simple" enough ??!! :crackup

Water Warrior 2 · 08-14-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

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Originally Posted by alantf

Such a simple solution to the same problem I have! Now why didn't I think of that? :blush:

Maybe you are not "simple" enough ??!! :crackup

I heard that Easy. Show a little respect to an old guy will ya. I killed a lot of valuable brain cells working that out in my little corner of the universe. :lol: :lol:

gzrider01 · 08-20-2010, 11:18 PM

I found a set of hard bags called dx out of a company in California.

08-07-2010, 12:11 AM	#1
DroidHoff Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 35	Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ???? Hey everyone, I was looking at a bike parked at work toady and it had a GIVI hard case on the back for storage. The cool thing was that the case sat up high enough to attach a backrest to it so it double as a sissy bar as well. It looked really sharp and I was wondering if anybody knew of any similar case/sissybars for the the GZ. Thanks for taking the time to read. Sent from my Moto Droid using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-07-2010, 06:30 AM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ? My wife reckons this Shad 46 box is more comfortable than a backrest.[attachment=0:32p1stch]b4.jpg[/attachment:32p1stch] It's also big enough to hold 2 helmets when we park up, or a week's groceries when I go to the supermarket. :2tup: If I remember rightly, waterwarrior's also got the Shad 46. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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08-07-2010, 12:13 PM	#3
DroidHoff Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 35	Re: Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ? Is it a fitted mounting system? Or did it take some jimmy riggin' to get it attached. Also did the case come with the needed hardware? and was a rear rack required for fitment? It looks great though, that's exactly the look I want to go for! I'm not opposed to crafting some brackets if need be, but I would prefer a prefabbed fitment (I understand that GZ accessories scarce). Thanks for the pictures! Andrew Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-07-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ? It comes with a base plate that you fit to the luggage rack. You can then remove the box with a simple (locking) lever, whenever you want, & carry it with the integral carrying handle. Shad make boxes in many sizes/styles/colours. The only problem is that when you buy the luggage rack/cissy bar that you need to fit it to, you'll have to remove the cissy bar, & make an adapter, to allow the box to hinge forward & open. Not a hard job if you're at all handy with tools. Here's a picture of the spacers I made out of 15 mm square hollow bar, to replace the cissy bar.[attachment=0:zrohqkek]b13.jpg[/attachment:zrohqkek] __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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08-07-2010, 07:32 PM	#5
DroidHoff Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 35	Re: Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ? Thanks everyone! I just bought a like new Luggage rack for 40 bucks off a GZ. So next step will be selecting the right size case and it looks like there are plenty to choose from. It seems to me this is an easier and more economical way, plus you get more storage, to upgrade your bike rather than buying the sissy bar and saddlebags with supports! Shad does have a back pad mount for a few of their cases! Thanks again, Andrew Sent from my Moto Droid using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-13-2010, 06:58 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ? You may not want a back pad on the case. It takes up room and pushes the passenger forward. Or you have to mount the case even further back behind the rear axle. Some are way to pricey for what you get. A decent riding jacket will have a built in back pad that will be comfy and take up less room. The Shad 46 is a decent case in my opinion. I also have 43's on the sides but they are a poor example of quality control and ease of operation in my opinion. All of the cases I have only look like they have built in red reflectors for safety. Decorative but useless from a safety standpoint. 3M reflective tape from Wally World fixed that right smartly in a matter of minutes. Oh, before I forget. The lids have a string to prevent them from opening up too much and dumping stuff all over, especially the side cases. Replace the strings with a good slightly longer shoe lace and all will be golden. The top case will not fall closed on your hand while retrieving something. Same goes for side cases when off the bike and laying flat like a suit case.
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08-20-2010, 11:18 PM	#10
gzrider01 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delhi Ohio Posts: 16	Re: Anybody now of any Hard case storage options for the GZ? I found a set of hard bags called dx out of a company in California.
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