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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Jojje on September 18, 2011, 05:17:10 AM

Title: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: Jojje on September 18, 2011, 05:17:10 AM

I've tried to find images of the e55 with the Givi top rack,  ??? http://www.google.se/search?q=Givi+Maxia+e55&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=sv&tab=wi&biw=1304&bih=707#um=1&hl=sv&safe=off&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&pbx=1&oq=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=847l3333l0l3515l9l9l0l8l0l0l212l212l2-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3e26618764148bed&biw=1304&bih=707 (http://www.google.se/search?q=Givi+Maxia+e55&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=sv&tab=wi&biw=1304&bih=707#um=1&hl=sv&safe=off&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&pbx=1&oq=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=847l3333l0l3515l9l9l0l8l0l0l212l212l2-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3e26618764148bed&biw=1304&bih=707)
But still haven't  found any... Only fitted to the e52... Anyone using the setup? Pics?  ;)

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: ljcorby on September 18, 2011, 07:20:33 AM

I'v got the E55 Maxia with smoked lenses and Admore lighting kit, but no top rack.  Sorry.

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: overthehill on September 18, 2011, 07:41:09 AM

I have the top rack.  I used it on my FJR1300 and moved it over to the Connie.  I dont have pictures right now, but will get some taken later.  It was great for light items like a tent or bedroll.  It also worked for drying items like gloves when moving down the road.  Will post pictures later.

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: Texas Concours14 on September 18, 2011, 08:11:53 AM

I have the top rack on the E52 - looks very similar to the photos of the top rack on the E55.  Easy install, and seems to be fairly sturdy even though it is attached to plastic (i.e., the top case).  I use it only for light stuff, but it comes in handy.

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: philipintexas on September 18, 2011, 10:49:16 AM

Keep in mind the grab-rails are made of plastic, add a huge trunk filled with stuff and then a rack on top and you can easily exceed the posted weight limit of 22 Lbs.

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: B.D.F. on September 18, 2011, 04:37:12 PM

I have a Givi 55 with the luggage rack on top of it. It works pretty well for large, bulky but light items like shoes.

I did not use the instructions or template to mount it though- I thought that was the difficult way to go about it. I just put the rack on the box where it should go, penciled circles around each of the four feet and then drilled holes in the centers of the penciled in circles. That method worked fine, was fast and easy and I think it was easier to drill through the case from the outside than it would have been to do so from the inside.

Brian

Quote from: Jojje on September 18, 2011, 05:17:10 AM

I've tried to find images of the e55 with the Givi top rack,  ??? http://www.google.se/search?q=Givi+Maxia+e55&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=sv&tab=wi&biw=1304&bih=707#um=1&hl=sv&safe=off&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&pbx=1&oq=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=847l3333l0l3515l9l9l0l8l0l0l212l212l2-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3e26618764148bed&biw=1304&bih=707 (http://www.google.se/search?q=Givi+Maxia+e55&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=sv&tab=wi&biw=1304&bih=707#um=1&hl=sv&safe=off&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&pbx=1&oq=Givi+Maxia+e55+top+rack&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=847l3333l0l3515l9l9l0l8l0l0l212l212l2-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3e26618764148bed&biw=1304&bih=707)
But still haven't  found any... Only fitted to the e52... Anyone using the setup? Pics?  ;)

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: Jojje on September 19, 2011, 07:40:42 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'ts for a tent, so I'll guess it'll work out just fine... Would like to se some pics still  ;D

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: just gone on September 19, 2011, 02:41:44 PM

Quote from: Jojje on September 19, 2011, 07:40:42 AM

Would like to see some pics still  ;D

Here's one (not mine, I think it's Wanderlust's):(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/5517067165_6cabefae1c_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: Khrome on September 19, 2011, 02:58:01 PM

LoL... nothing like a "top down" view ....   :rotflmao:

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: TonyR on July 12, 2015, 09:27:02 PM

Quote from: philipintexas on September 18, 2011, 10:49:16 AM

Keep in mind the grab-rails are made of plastic, add a huge trunk filled with stuff and then a rack on top and you can easily exceed the posted weight limit of 22 Lbs.

I was looking for some pictures for a C14 with a Maxia E55 installed and ran into this...

I actually never realized the grab rails are made of plastic... I have the E52 mounted on my 08 with almost 40K miles and I have to say that I always load that trunk and put another bag on top of it. I never thought of breaking anything with loaded trunk,bad, and wifey leaning on it...

Tony

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 13, 2015, 04:27:00 AM

It isn't the grab rails you need to worry about....it's the plastic sandwich carrier on the back.

Title: Re: Givi Maxia e55, anyone using the top rack?
Post by: Gigantor on July 13, 2015, 10:37:33 AM

Concours c14 with Givi E55

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh5EYHT2vSU&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh5EYHT2vSU&feature=player_detailpage)