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Started by movenon, December 01, 2012, 12:29:08 AM

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movenon

Ran across these if anyone has any interest in them. They indicate that they are for GIVI bags. I am just passing the info. I have no ties or involvement with the seller or product.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-FJ1200-FJ-1200-side-carrier-luggage-rack-case-box-pannier-NEW-/300810233803?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4609afe7cb&vxp=mtr
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

rktmanfj


Not sure how those are intended to work, but I see no tab to engage a Givi latch plate, nor the tabs to engage the bottom of the bags.  Some assembly/additional parts are probably necessary to make those work, IMO.      :unknown:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350


movenon

Most likely that's why they are on fleabay,   I am not that knowlegable on the GIVI saddle bag mounting systems. The price seem high to me for old mounts but if someone was in need of them it might be of value. I do have A KAPPA (GIVI) rear rack on my bike. Had a hard time locating that. The factory in Italy said my chances of locating one in the U.S. for an FJ was slim to none. I found one in Canada after a long search. Next I will be trolling for a top box of some sort to mount on it.  Then some bags to adapt. Got a few trips planned for next summer.
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Dads_FJ

I fit a similar set from a ZZR.  Looks like the ebay set comes with instructions but does need more than pictured.





John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

rktmanfj

Quote from: movenon on December 01, 2012, 09:45:33 PM
Most likely that's why they are on fleabay,   I am not that knowlegable on the GIVI saddle bag mounting systems. The price seem high to me for old mounts but if someone was in need of them it might be of value. I do have A KAPPA (GIVI) rear rack on my bike. Had a hard time locating that. The factory in Italy said my chances of locating one in the U.S. for an FJ was slim to none. I found one in Canada after a long search. Next I will be trolling for a top box of some sort to mount on it.  Then some bags to adapt. Got a few trips planned for next summer.


JC Whitney still carries these cheap-ass Givi knock-offs.  I've been using one for quite some time (without the cheesy Iron Cross sticker).  With slight modification, mine securely fit right onto my Givi rack.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/garage-pro-universal-motorcycle-travel-trunks/p2010969.jcwx?filterid=c14603u0j3



Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350


Dads_FJ

Quote from: not a lib on December 02, 2012, 07:58:07 AM
Quote from: movenon on December 01, 2012, 09:45:33 PM
Most likely that's why they are on fleabay,   I am not that knowlegable on the GIVI saddle bag mounting systems. The price seem high to me for old mounts but if someone was in need of them it might be of value. I do have A KAPPA (GIVI) rear rack on my bike. Had a hard time locating that. The factory in Italy said my chances of locating one in the U.S. for an FJ was slim to none. I found one in Canada after a long search. Next I will be trolling for a top box of some sort to mount on it.  Then some bags to adapt. Got a few trips planned for next summer.


JC Whitney still carries these cheap-ass Givi knock-offs.  I've been using one for quite some time (without the cheesy Iron Cross sticker).  With slight modification, mine securely fit right onto my Givi rack.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/garage-pro-universal-motorcycle-travel-trunks/p2010969.jcwx?filterid=c14603u0j3





*note* only the large style shares the same Givi mounting style, not the medium.  I also removed the iron-cross but replaced them with Gel Yamaha tuning forks decals.  They've held up well, which includes a tip over when the bike rolled forward after I parked on a hill w/o setting the bike in gear.
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

Flying Scotsman

Large one is on sale so its about $20 less than the medium.
1984 FJ1100
1985 FJ1100
1990 FJ1200
1999 GP1200 (165 + hp)

craigo

John,

Do you have the Givi Monokey Wingrack? If so, do these just slide right on or are there other mods to make them fit?

Thanks,

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

Dads_FJ

They are made by Givi, but I don't think they are referred to as a wing-rack.  I purchase them intending to have to modify them, but really didn't have to very much.  I had to bend the metal tube which goes to the foot peg a tad.  Also there is a metal tube behind the license plate connecting the two sides, I had to shorten it by about 1 inch.  Then drilled and tapped the aluminum grab bar for the top mount.  I have had them on for several year and they work well.  The top case plate is bolted onto an FJ specific rear rack.  I used FZ1 turn signals after shortening the stems on them.
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

aviationfred

I didn't care for the design of the Hepco & Becker top box, plus I could not locate one even if I wanted one. I found this cheap top box on Ebay for $65.00 w/free shipping. It mounts easily to the Hepco rear rack. I don'y believe that is would work on the solid Givi or Krauser rear racks. I installed LED strips where the center reflector is. Works great as a high running light.



I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

movenon

Quote from: not a lib on December 02, 2012, 07:58:07 AM

JC Whitney still carries these cheap-ass Givi knock-offs.  I've been using one for quite some time (without the cheesy Iron Cross sticker).  With slight modification, mine securely fit right onto my Givi rack.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/garage-pro-universal-motorcycle-travel-trunks/p2010969.jcwx?filterid=c14603u0j3





TNX ! I ordered the large one for 40.85 delivered.. Hard to beat the price ! I plan on only using it for longer trips not for daily use.  Now I will try to pick up a small "scooter" top box for around town. Probably have to adapt the box a bit. I Think that my top plate is a Monokey. To confuse things GIVI has a Monokey and a Monolock top plates. Adapt and overcome.... :)
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

craigo

Quote from: aviationfred on December 02, 2012, 12:31:04 PM
I didn't care for the design of the Hepco & Becker top box, plus I could not locate one even if I wanted one. I found this cheap top box on Ebay for $65.00 w/free shipping. It mounts easily to the Hepco rear rack. I don'y believe that is would work on the solid Givi or Krauser rear racks. I installed LED strips where the center reflector is. Works great as a high running light.





Hey there, got a link to these?

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

aviationfred

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

craigo

Thanks Fred, much appreciated  :good2:

CraigO
CraigO
90FJ1200

rktmanfj

Quote from: craigo on December 02, 2012, 11:51:14 AM
John,

Do you have the Givi Monokey Wingrack? If so, do these just slide right on or are there other mods to make them fit?

Thanks,

CraigO


The first one of them I had (trashed it in a major way) fit right on, but it rattled a lot.

The one I currently have had much smaller slots for the tabs at the front of the top plate.  About 10 minutes of work with a X-Acto knife was all that was required for a very nice fit.

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350