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Title: GIVI knock-off mod
Post by: aviationfred on October 19, 2015, 07:13:32 PM
I have been looking for the smoke lenses for my GIVI knock off top box. For those that don't know , RPM is a GIVI distributor and was able to order me a set of lenses. I did get the center brake light lens, but a little modification needs to be done before I can mount it. rpmracing.ca.com

The results are exactly what I was looking for.


This with the original red lenses.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/12096052_10206673931360265_1325915429400394644_n_zps2im72tzc.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/12096052_10206673931360265_1325915429400394644_n_zps2im72tzc.jpg.html)

The Smoke lenses installed.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/12074826_10206673931480268_7313908860364696859_n_zpspp6ty4g5.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/12074826_10206673931480268_7313908860364696859_n_zpspp6ty4g5.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/12109078_10206673931600271_5288051533746178717_n_zps1axa2n74.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/12109078_10206673931600271_5288051533746178717_n_zps1axa2n74.jpg.html)

With the running lights on.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/12115697_10206673931760275_1828011252040262388_n_zpse6ikppii.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/12115697_10206673931760275_1828011252040262388_n_zpse6ikppii.jpg.html)

With the brake light on.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/10475259_10206673932000281_1654111837812202372_n_zpsybffagkq.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/10475259_10206673932000281_1654111837812202372_n_zpsybffagkq.jpg.html)


Fred



Title: Re: GIVI knock-off mod
Post by: markmartin on October 19, 2015, 07:33:34 PM
Nice work Fred.  I've got the same top box and was planning to install a brake light / running light on the center lens this winter.  What light set up did you use? Home made wire harness or something off the shelf?? 
Title: Re: GIVI knock-off mod
Post by: aviationfred on October 19, 2015, 07:47:56 PM
Quote from: markmartin on October 19, 2015, 07:33:34 PM
What light set up did you use? Home made wire harness or something off the shelf?? 


I used LED light strips that I found on eBay and made my own wire harness to tie everything together. Simple spade connectors are used for a disconnect.

I like the connector that Alan used in his post. I may install a 3 pin weather proof connector over the winter.

Fred
Title: Re: GIVI knock-off mod
Post by: aviationfred on October 19, 2015, 10:18:32 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on October 19, 2015, 07:13:32 PM
rpmracing.ca.com





I had a brain fart on the RPM address. the correct address is www.rpmracingca.com (http://www.rpmracingca.com)

Fred
Title: Re: GIVI knock-off mod
Post by: Firehawk068 on October 20, 2015, 01:16:11 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on October 19, 2015, 07:47:56 PM
I like the connector that Alan used in his post. I may install a 3 pin weather proof connector over the winter.

Fred

The same seller has 3-pin connectors as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Delphi-Weather-Pack-3-Pin-Connector-Kit-12-GA-/331238755204?hash=item4d1f5e4b84:g:-EkAAOSwFTRTqd5C (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Delphi-Weather-Pack-3-Pin-Connector-Kit-12-GA-/331238755204?hash=item4d1f5e4b84:g:-EkAAOSwFTRTqd5C)

They are pretty inexpensive.