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Don & Donna
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 1
Age: 53
Location: South Georgia
Points: 321
Registration date: 2011-07-11
 |  Subject: New Rider From South GA  Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:43 pm | |
| We have been riding for a couple of years . . . VERY PART-TIME!! We have some friends who ride and we'd like to take some weekend trips to nearby getaways. I'd like some info on saddlebags and/or trunks and the pros and cons from some 'seasoned veteran riders'!! Any info would be appreciated. We also have a friend who is looking to buy a Swing . . . 2002 - 2005 . . . close to South GA . . . in very good shape. Don & Donna |
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DennisB
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2397
Points: 4095
Registration date: 2008-12-28
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:23 pm | |
| Hi Don and Donna,
Welcome aboard. There is loads of really good information to be found here. If you would like, try a search and get ready to spend some time reading. |
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Tagg
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 439
Points: 1082
Registration date: 2010-11-14
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:36 pm | |
| Welcome.
Welcome.
This is how i found my Silverwing.
You can sort the list.
http://www.scooterfinds.com/honda-silver-wings-for-sale
Looks like there's 2 for sale in GA right now. |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3605
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:50 pm | |
| | Don & Donna wrote: | | I'd like some info on saddlebags and/or trunks and the pros and cons from some 'seasoned veteran riders'!! |
I hold and store my two Shoei Multitech (XL and M) in my Givi E52 case.
During the school year I carry backpack, books and athletic gear. When I have gone shopping I have packed both E52 and internal storage.
My topcase is rarely if ever empty.
If something happened to my Givi E52 case, I would replace with a Givi E55 case.
So it depends on your requirements, how often used and to some people it comes down to appearance._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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billc.
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 124
Age: 63
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Points: 982
Registration date: 2010-02-19
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:54 am | |
| Don & Donna,
I live near Atlanta and have a Bestem Top Box and it is great for storage.
They are located in Tucker, Ga.
Where in South GA. are you located?
Good luck and ride safe. billc. |
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bob wells
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 100
Age: 62
Location: Idaho
Points: 433
Registration date: 2011-07-06
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:12 pm | |
| Welcome! Am looking for a top trunk myself. I'll be watching to see what comments are. Givi is nice, beautiful stuff, I was just hoping on something a little cheaper. Had Givi stuff in the past and it was a real winner. |
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billc.
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 124
Age: 63
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Points: 982
Registration date: 2010-02-19
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:38 pm | |
| Bob, Check out the Bestem top box. A lot less expensive than Givi and is quite good for most general top box applications. billc. |
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kbcmdba
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 87
Location: Illinois, US
Points: 482
Registration date: 2011-05-05
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:34 pm | |
| | Don & Donna wrote: | | We have been riding for a couple of years . . . VERY PART-TIME!! We have some friends who ride and we'd like to take some weekend trips to nearby getaways. I'd like some info on saddlebags and/or trunks and the pros and cons from some 'seasoned veteran riders'!! Any info would be appreciated. We also have a friend who is looking to buy a Swing . . . 2002 - 2005 . . . close to South GA . . . in very good shape. Don & Donna |
I have posted about my top box here before but as you can imagine, there are as many opinions about top boxes as there are riders if not more. Frankly, I think that anyone considering a top box should think through what they want it for. If it's for hauling stuff like groceries, etc., or carrying less stuff while commuting, what's better might be a lot different than someone who wants a top box to help as a seat back for the passenger. Saddle bags can be a royal pain when carrying a passenger if you haven't tried them out with your passenger on the bike.
In any case, you might be best off trying to find a serious motorcycle outfitter in your area and ask them to show you the plusses and minuses of each so you can make side-by-side comparisons. While Columbus, Ohio isn't close, I use Iron Pony there. My guess is that there is something like it in the Atlanta area.
On a completely unrelated note, when I was growing up, my Uncle Art owned a hardware store in Monticello. Is that anywhere close?
KB
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john grinsel
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 530
Points: 1603
Registration date: 2009-08-18
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:43 am | |
| Want professional quality----Givi Box and rack. My Givi E-46 has over 500,000 miles and still going strong. Use it everyday----hole cut in top for dog's head to stick out.
Want cheap that works well? Try Sears, some of the colorful plastic tool boxes, bolted directly to rear spoiler (which I think has pre punched holes on bottom side), maybe stiffen floor of box with piece of plywood/want to be real fancy alu. truck decking....$30, add some reflectors and you are in business. Work great and are not clamshell design.
Remember adding weight high and far behind rear axle centerline is not a handling improvement.
I cannot live without top box of some sort. |
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Gar Gentry
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 66
Age: 63
Location: Natchitoches, LA
Points: 431
Registration date: 2011-06-05
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:28 am | |
| I agree with J. Grinsel about the Givi quality. Bought the E55 recently and love it. Would love to bring my Boston Terrier along but I can't see cutting a hole in top of this one. Did not do much research for top boxes so I jumped straight to the Givi which has the built in LED brake lights. In all, my rear visibility from those behind me increased.
Just for curiosity, has anyone had one of these quick release top boxes pop off during a bumpy ride. Lots of pot holes around.
Gar |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3605
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:22 am | |
| | Gar Gentry wrote: | | Would love to bring my Boston Terrier along but I can't see cutting a hole in top of this one. |
Givi has optional colored tops ( http://www.giviusa.com/cases/optionals/C55-- ). I wonder how easy they would be to replace so you could swap out as necessary._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire |
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Gar Gentry
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 66
Age: 63
Location: Natchitoches, LA
Points: 431
Registration date: 2011-06-05
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:41 am | |
| Bill,
I'm going to take a closer look at detaching the top. They're pretty well made and I didn't expect an easy detachment.......Just went out to see. There are hingepins that might could be tapped out easy enough. If so, you're the man.
Thanks,
Gar |
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bob wells
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 100
Age: 62
Location: Idaho
Points: 433
Registration date: 2011-07-06
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:32 pm | |
| How do the Bestem boxes mount? The directions on line do not match my scoot (09). Still leaning toward Givi. How much do I expect to pay for Givi trunk and mount? Is it DIY friendly to mount or what?
Bob |
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IDwingit
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 26
Points: 350
Registration date: 2011-07-15
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:18 pm | |
| The sr19 mount is 50 bucks on ebay Bob. The cases range in price.
4 holes mount the plate to the rear spoiler. You can DIY. |
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joncallihan
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 786
Age: 74
Location: Lafayette, Colorado, USA
Points: 2109
Registration date: 2009-02-16
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:25 am | |
| | honda_silver wrote: |
Givi has optional colored tops ( http://www.giviusa.com/cases/optionals/C55-- ). I wonder how easy they would be to replace so you could swap out as necessary. |
Bill, if I remember right, the tops you mention are a second layer on top of the basic top.
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bob wells
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 100
Age: 62
Location: Idaho
Points: 433
Registration date: 2011-07-06
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:32 pm | |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3605
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: New Rider From South GA Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:20 pm | |
| | Gar Gentry wrote: | | I'm going to take a closer look at detaching the top. They're pretty well made and I didn't expect an easy detachment. |
Another option I just ran across could be http://www.pupryder.com/products.html_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire |
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