reply to ecr959

alantf · 08-06-2011, 06:00 AM

Hi there.
ecr595 sent me a PM, asking about my box. I tried to include pictures in the "reply" box, but it wouldn't allow JPG format, so I'm posting them here, for him. The box is a SHAD46. It's big enough for two helmets or a week's groceries. I've not had any problems with the weight (in over 4 years) It's the same box that water warrior's got on his bike. Some of the pictures make it look absolutely gigantic, but that's just the perspective of the photos. One word of warning - The box hinges forward to open, so you can't have a cissy bar, but if you carry passengers, that's no problem. My wife says that it's a better backrest than the cissy bar.[attachment=3:29jhq7dj]b4.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj][attachment=2:29jhq7dj]b7.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj][attachment=1:29jhq7dj]b8.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj][attachment=0:29jhq7dj]b10.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj]

ecr959 · 08-06-2011, 08:24 AM

Thanks Alan. I've seen these , its a Givi case. Its about $150 - $250 right ? Yes, these are quality cases. I thought you had a homemade case.

alantf · 08-06-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ecr959

I thought you had a homemade case.

No, but if you can afford one they're very good. Worth every penny. :2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 08-06-2011, 04:58 PM

A bigger trunk is a bigger visual clue for drivers to notice.

mrlmd1 · 08-06-2011, 06:11 PM

Watch out how you load it so you don't make the bike too top heavy.

ecr959 · 08-06-2011, 07:29 PM

I can't afford a new one, but I might give Craiglist or Ebay a try. When I have some extra cash.

alantf · 08-07-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Watch out how you load it so you don't make the bike too top heavy.

Never, ever, had a problem. Even when carrying more groceries than I can carry comfortably, when I've unloaded them. :2tup:

CMS · 08-09-2011, 08:26 AM

What luggage rack is on your bike? Did you use a Suzuki rack and cut the backrest off ? [CMS Terry]

**jonathan180iq** · 08-09-2011, 08:31 AM

I've had at least 3 of the Givi knock-offs on Ebay and they are basically the exacy same thing, but 1/4 of the price.
Even on JC Whitney they are only $55 or so + shipping.

mrlmd1 · 08-09-2011, 11:26 AM

I bought a really nice top case on ebay for $29 and mounted it in my Ninja 250. It was a bargain.

08-06-2011, 06:00 AM	#1
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,718	reply to ecr959 Hi there. ecr595 sent me a PM, asking about my box. I tried to include pictures in the "reply" box, but it wouldn't allow JPG format, so I'm posting them here, for him. The box is a SHAD46. It's big enough for two helmets or a week's groceries. I've not had any problems with the weight (in over 4 years) It's the same box that water warrior's got on his bike. Some of the pictures make it look absolutely gigantic, but that's just the perspective of the photos. One word of warning - The box hinges forward to open, so you can't have a cissy bar, but if you carry passengers, that's no problem. My wife says that it's a better backrest than the cissy bar.[attachment=3:29jhq7dj]b4.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj][attachment=2:29jhq7dj]b7.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj][attachment=1:29jhq7dj]b8.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj][attachment=0:29jhq7dj]b10.jpg[/attachment:29jhq7dj] __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2011, 08:24 AM	#2
ecr959 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Happy in Raleigh,NC Posts: 155	Re: reply to ecr959 Thanks Alan. I've seen these , its a Givi case. Its about $150 - $250 right ? Yes, these are quality cases. I thought you had a homemade case. __________________ Eddie Colon -- Raleigh,NC
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08-06-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: reply to ecr959 A bigger trunk is a bigger visual clue for drivers to notice.
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08-06-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: reply to ecr959 Watch out how you load it so you don't make the bike too top heavy. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
ecr959 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Happy in Raleigh,NC Posts: 155	Re: reply to ecr959 I can't afford a new one, but I might give Craiglist or Ebay a try. When I have some extra cash. __________________ Eddie Colon -- Raleigh,NC
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08-09-2011, 08:26 AM	#8
CMS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 146	Re: reply to ecr959 What luggage rack is on your bike? Did you use a Suzuki rack and cut the backrest off ? [CMS Terry] __________________ You can never have enough motocycles 2017 Yamaha R -3 White 2013 Suzuki GW250 Black FSSNOC # 4953
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08-09-2011, 08:31 AM	#9
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: reply to ecr959 I've had at least 3 of the Givi knock-offs on Ebay and they are basically the exacy same thing, but 1/4 of the price. Even on JC Whitney they are only $55 or so + shipping.
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08-09-2011, 11:26 AM	#10
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: reply to ecr959 I bought a really nice top case on ebay for $29 and mounted it in my Ninja 250. It was a bargain.
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