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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Dade22 on May 20, 2012, 09:50:28 AM

Title: Top case pics please
Post by: Dade22 on May 20, 2012, 09:50:28 AM
Im going on a trip soon and would like a top case that looks good.  Not super big.  I also would like to mount it back towards me  more than to have it hanging off the tail rack. 

Please help me out with some photos. 

Dade22
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: philipintexas on May 20, 2012, 12:58:53 PM
If you're traveling alone, Pirates-Lair's backrest/rack sits 2.5" further forward than most racks, it will also accept a trunk with or without a mounting plate. That might crowd a passenger but will work fine solo. If you go with a trunk that has a mounting plate, you'll have more room to re-position it to suit your needs. Here's a couple choices:
SHAD-42:(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/Phils%20rack%20and%20SHAD%20trunk/P2070016.jpg)
Givi V46:(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/Luggage%20Racks%20Dec%2008/GiviTrunkonthenewrack001.jpg)
SHAD-46: (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/Phils%20rack%20and%20SHAD%20trunk/P2070011.jpg)
SHAD-50:(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/Phils%20rack%20and%20SHAD%20trunk/P3160092.jpg)
KAWASAKI PLATE, LOTS OF MOUNTING OPTIONS: (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/Kawaski%20Concours%20Rack%20July%202010%20Taylor/P1040435.jpg)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: kawacop1642 on May 20, 2012, 02:00:59 PM
Givi E55. Works for me. Lots of storage, mounts on phil's rack and comes with brake lights. I holds 2 full face helmets. I think Motosport may still have the best deal on this. BTW, in the pic the case is slightly ajar. When closed it seals tightly with a good fit.
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: ZG on May 20, 2012, 05:38:48 PM
I have the Kawi 47 liter color matched trunk with Admore light kit mounted on Phils rack to allow Corbin backrest.  :thumbs: :thumbs:
 
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00466-20110806-1625.jpg)
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/brakelight.jpg)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: blanton on May 21, 2012, 10:43:44 PM
Then there is the $29.00 walmart suitcase (I call it walmart tourpack) with the optional bicycle seat drivers backrest.....I know it is funny looking but I get a kick out of it......blanton
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: blanton on May 21, 2012, 10:55:37 PM
Also in walmart tourpack...
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: blanton on May 21, 2012, 10:59:06 PM
Also a handy place to hang your helment...
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: OregonLAN on May 22, 2012, 10:01:10 AM
I have a Givi E55.

IMHO, top cases are fugly regardless of their size. If you're gonna' buy one, get something that's big enough to carry lots of stuff. When you're not using it, remove it and store it in the garage.

(http://www.oregonlan.com/zggtr/bag_1.JPG)
(http://www.oregonlan.com/zggtr/bag_2.JPG)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: PH14 on May 22, 2012, 05:04:59 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Corbin backrest with a Shad 46 or 50 like ZG is doing with the Kawasaki trunk?
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: stevewfl on May 22, 2012, 05:40:11 PM
Quote from: OregonLAN on May 22, 2012, 10:01:10 AM
I have a Givi E55.

IMHO, top cases are fugly regardless of their size. If you're gonna' buy one, get something that's big enough to carry lots of stuff. When you're not using it, remove it and store it in the garage.


Indeed, all trucks are fugly I got the biggest one I could get for my behemuth bike and so glad I did =)

The E55 Givi has been awesome  ;)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/Connie%2014/GATOR%20JOES/teressa_steve.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR/DSC_0019-1.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/LR/20110421-DSC_0017.jpg)

Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: BMahar on May 22, 2012, 09:40:38 PM
  Here are several pictures of my 2011 with the Givi e-55 Top Trunk.
 Brent
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: ZG on May 22, 2012, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: PH14 on May 22, 2012, 05:04:59 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Corbin backrest with a Shad 46 or 50 like ZG is doing with the Kawasaki trunk?

There's a Kawi 47 like mine in the classifieds right now PH if you want to go that option bro...
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: ZG on May 22, 2012, 10:00:40 PM
Quote from: OregonLAN on May 22, 2012, 10:01:10 AM
IMHO, top cases are fugly regardless of their size. If you're gonna' buy one, get something that's big enough to carry lots of stuff. When you're not using it, remove it and store it in the garage.

+1...  :goodpost:
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Stasch on May 23, 2012, 08:29:43 AM
Hey Blanton,  I like the way the Walmart TourPak looks.  Its lines actually make it look like an expensive tail bag.

Having modded the daylights out of a tank bag for electrics and gadgets, I can really appreciate the way you've modded your trunk with the little dome light and everything.  Cool.
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: PH14 on May 23, 2012, 08:56:01 AM
Quote from: ZG on May 22, 2012, 09:59:12 PM

There's a Kawi 47 like mine in the classifieds right now PH if you want to go that option bro...

Thanks ZG!
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: blanton on May 23, 2012, 09:17:56 AM
Thanks Stasch, I think about what Red Green says, "If the women don't find you handsome than let them find you handy"......would like to see your tank bag, I don't have one yet.
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Gumby on May 23, 2012, 09:40:33 AM
Quote from: PH14 on May 22, 2012, 05:04:59 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Corbin backrest with a Shad 46 or 50 like ZG is doing with the Kawasaki trunk?
I have a Givi E55 with a Corbin backrest.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/Rails/box1.jpg)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/Rails/box2.jpg)

Check out the Phil in Texas rocks thread.  http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8349.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8349.0)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Gumby on May 23, 2012, 09:42:34 AM
Quote from: BMahar on May 22, 2012, 09:40:38 PM
  Here are several pictures of my 2011 with the Givi e-55 Top Trunk.
 Brent
Several = more than one!   ;D
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: stevewfl on May 23, 2012, 10:11:14 AM
This thread delivers (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/biggrin.gif)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: PH14 on May 23, 2012, 12:37:33 PM
Quote from: Gumbi on May 23, 2012, 09:40:33 AM
I have a Givi E55 with a Corbin backrest.

Check out the Phil in Texas rocks thread.  http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8349.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8349.0)

Thanks, now the next question. Are there any issues with the stock rails with the weight placed farther back? I mean, the rails are actually plastic aren't they?
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Gumby on May 23, 2012, 12:48:18 PM
Quote from: PH14 on May 23, 2012, 12:37:33 PM
Thanks, now the next question. Are there any issues with the stock rails with the weight placed farther back? I mean, the rails are actually plastic aren't they?
I have one of Phil's racks mounted on the metal bars (you are right though the rails are plastic), you can see them in the pictures. I carried a 12 pack of beer in a cooler about 200 miles last weekend with no problems at all. I don't think you would want to go any further back or haul over 20lbs in the trunk.

You should buy a Saddleman bag to put all the heavy stuff in. It works real good with the Corbin backrest.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/falls.jpg)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: PH14 on May 23, 2012, 08:09:09 PM
Quote from: Gumbi on May 23, 2012, 12:48:18 PM


You should buy a Saddleman bag to put all the heavy stuff in. It works real good with the Corbin backrest.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/falls.jpg)

Thanks. Will my fiance fit into the Saddleman bag?
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Smokeyzx on May 24, 2012, 07:22:31 AM
This is the E55.
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: GPz1100 on May 24, 2012, 07:46:56 AM
Quote from: ZG on May 20, 2012, 05:38:48 PM
I have the Kawi 47 liter color matched trunk with Admore light kit mounted on Phils rack to allow Corbin backrest. 


where do you get the light kits?
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: ZG on May 24, 2012, 09:08:23 AM
Quote from: GPz1100 on May 24, 2012, 07:46:56 AM

where do you get the light kits?

 
http://www.admorelighting.com/index.php?page=products/index.php&subpage=9 (http://www.admorelighting.com/index.php?page=products/index.php&subpage=9)
 
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: GPz1100 on May 24, 2012, 09:53:49 AM
thank you
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: TJ on May 24, 2012, 10:36:38 AM
How do you attach the top case? Do you drill holes in the case? Are they all a universal fit or do you need to buy a bracket specific to the C14 rack and attach it to the case?
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Gumby on May 24, 2012, 10:53:22 AM
Phil's rack...... http://www.philsfarkels.com/ (http://www.philsfarkels.com/)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: Pokey on May 24, 2012, 12:31:55 PM
Blanton.....this is a C14 not a KLR, that bag is beyond hideous. :o  If I were to ever go the top case route, I would like to go with more of the Pelican style, I don't like the looks of the Givi/Shad cases on the C14.
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: MGvalerio on May 24, 2012, 12:33:39 PM
X TOP CASE Kawasaki 39/47 litri.+Givi Monoloch 39 litri
 
 (http://i46.tinypic.com/2119hmc.jpg)
 
 
 
 
     
  X Givi Monoloch 46/52/Maxia E55 Tech  (http://www.google.it/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CIcBELcCMAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNcN0SzuoLwM&ei=XHu-T4_vBIeEOvqr5C4&usg=AFQjCNE9iDdBig91T5YJO5jPXtcwJnNRlw&sig2=pKJdBuN079dT4bu76x-2ww)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/mtqi3l.jpg)
 
Mia produzione.
 
MGvalerio. 8)
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: SVonhof on May 24, 2012, 01:16:55 PM
I have a Shad SH46 with the colored lid that matches really well. Aftermarket rack and backrest on the Shad:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/IMAG0165.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/2012_0223_Concours_0010.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/SVonhof/moto/2012_0223_Concours_0011.jpg)

Last weekend, did a 300+ mile day with my wife sitting behind me. She did say the case moves around (bumps and such) which I know is because it's mounted back to give her enough room and because the rails are plastic (why did they do plastic?!). Works great for everyday riding without the saddlebags.
Title: Re: Top case pics please
Post by: 556ALPHA on May 24, 2012, 05:55:18 PM
As many have said, the E55 is what I have and really like.  I have had the Shad SH50 and that is a fine box as well.  I used Phil's rack and attachment kits on both for ease of installation.  As far as having a box of these sizes on the rear supports there is NO problem.  I had a HEAVY Corbin on mine and it gave me no problems, the E55 is less than half the weight of a Corbin and has a much more forward mounting position.