I saved $900 today....

Post by **jm1515** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:21 pm

Thanx for all the good feedback!

I'm gonna get them...no doubt

Just need a bit more time to rationalize the whole thing...

Post by **MattPie** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:40 pm

baltm604 wrote:Have you considered a givi trunk?

The E52N is 52 ltr. this is as big as both system cases (without the lowererd pipe). and the best part is that when I open it, all my stuff doesn't fall out:)..

But really, you can do the trunk with mounting for about $300, give or take. and if you lane split at all, it is alot easier.

Bill

I assume you need the BMW rack to mount it to? That'll drive the price up quite a bit.

The Kurch Man · Post by **The Kurch Man** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:04 pm

MattPie wrote:
baltm604 wrote:Have you considered a givi trunk?

The E52N is 52 ltr. this is as big as both system cases (without the lowererd pipe). and the best part is that when I open it, all my stuff doesn't fall out:)..

But really, you can do the trunk with mounting for about $300, give or take. and if you lane split at all, it is alot easier.

Bill
I assume you need the BMW rack to mount it to? That'll drive the price up quite a bit.

The website for Givi indicates that the hardware kit sr683 for the top case requires the BMW rack. I can't speak from experience, but I like the idea of a bigger trunk - thus the reason for my visit to the website.

Post by **baltm604** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:50 pm

I guess I forgot the side rails.

I have the wing rack for the trunk, which I belive givi stopped selling. Now you have to get the plate that goes between the side rails.

Luckily I got my rails used from the famous (or is it infamous?) Patrick for a pretty good deal when he sold off is extras about 2 years ago.

I actually had the trunk installed by the dealer when I bought the bike, with everything it was just under $400.00. At the time almost half the price of the side cases and the same storage.

Bill

Post by **scottybooj** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:53 am

I have an extra set of square side rails for our bike. They're officially for the 1100R, but I like the look better. It's without the hand grips.

$50 shipped.

scottybooj at hotmail dot com

BlueBlurr · Post by **BlueBlurr** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:57 am

Got mine on EBay last winter for $450.00 with grab/mount bars & luggage bridge!
You just have to be paitent (it also helps to do it in the off-season).
I had one pretty good scuff on the left lid so I put some reflective material over that spot on 'both' lids. Problem solved!
Happy Hunting

Post by **wncbmw** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:26 am

I have an extra set of square side rails for our bike. They're officially for the 1100R, but I like the look better. It's without the hand grips.

That's what I did also. No use for the grab rails or small rack. Actually, mine came from a GS. Same thing and also $50 used.