Box, Side Panniers Related Issue

[ah_pug]

Sadly, it seems that the 3 local dealers do not carry any of the OEM panniers. I have been advised to enquire with Boon Siew to request them to indent (expected to be very very ex.) or check out with LAB.

 

For the UK, saw quite a few panniers offfer, but they do not ship internationally.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR800-VFR-800-Black-Pannier-Cases-Luggage-Trio-/170660780060?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27bc2cd81c.com

 

Any idea, if we could be able to source from up north, probably Malaysia or Thailand?

 

I would prefer to get the OEM panniers for a more integrated look and its overall width is supposed to be within the mirrors width, so that will be a good guage. The drawbacks are that is smaller, more ex, and harder to source.

[WingZer0]

Hi guys if u get e givi painners will there b alot of diff in terms of clearance to squeeze tru traffic compared to the stock honda ones?

 

 

Not much.....only thing abt V35 is that from the rear the brackets don't flush so much the gap between the brackets and the endcan in only abt 1 cm....whereas the V35 brackets is a few cm apart from the endcans

[Misbs7]

bro u re looking for a new or 2nd hand?

how much u re willing to pay for 2nd including all the bracket?

[ah_pug]

Hi Misb7,

 

Thanks for the heads-up.

 

Do let me know if u found the contacts.

 

(PS. ur mailbox is full)

 

Anyone wanting to let go their VFR800 OEM panniers? Preferably in metaillic black, do PM me.

 

TIA

 

Kenneth

[skudai]

im looking for v35 too

[iamlefty]

Me toooo and aftermarket exhaust!

[ellamcoy]

Hi guys I am thinking of selling my FZ viffer....anyone interested in getting a GIVI E55 top box....letting go. Comestic 8/10. Operation and function 10/10.

Can sms 91012850 to make an offer. Box is about 6months old -sales inclusive of orginal GIVI designed braket for VFR.

 

http://www.givi.it/cases/monokey/E55-MAXIA-3

[ah_pug]

WTS Givi V35 pannier set with complete original mounting frames & fasteners, gloss black

~ 2 years old, good used condition, minor scratches, both panniers lock with same key

with reflective tape installed at the rear

currently not in use for abt 1 year hence selling off

pick up at Sengkang, self installation

S$600

Edited January 19, 2012 by ah_pug

[ah_pug]

Guys, after searching high n low in SG, i have decided to get a set of new oem panniers kit (2 side panniers, matching key & locks with shipped in from uk thru here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-VFR800-VTEC-PANNIER-KIT-/270900985396?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f12f4fe34

 

all in all, cost me abt sgd 1.5k (inclusive shipping) & took 2 weeks to arrive from uk.

 

If u guys still looking for oem panniers, can try here, last check should have all the colours for the VFR800 range

[GuiNNeSS]

Guys, after searching high n low in SG, i have decided to get a set of new oem panniers kit (2 side panniers, matching key & locks with shipped in from uk thru here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-VFR800-VTEC-PANNIER-KIT-/270900985396?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f12f4fe34

 

all in all, cost me abt sgd 1.5k (inclusive shipping) & took 2 weeks to arrive from uk.

 

If u guys still looking for oem panniers, can try here, last check should have all the colours for the VFR800 range

 

after conversion its about SGD 950 ...how come become until 1.5k ?

[CKC]

shipping is ex ma bro

[ah_pug]

yes, the shipping is damn ex, as it is for a 20kg item that measures 1000x500x500 (with repacking that is...) over economy air shipment from uk to sg

 

u need to take into the currency fluctuation also

 

anyway, if u guys wan to get new oem panniers at a reasonable cost, this is probably the very last few places i can find.

 

What makes these panniers precious is the scarity nt really the cost, as after shipment is comparable to all the major oem panniers

 

so anyone know of any protective skin that i can apply to protect the paintwork of the panniers?

[GuiNNeSS]

anyone know where to get SW motech top rack ?

[CKC]

anyone know where to get SW motech top rack ?

 

M-techic or shah

[GuiNNeSS]

shah? biketech 21 ?

[CKC]

shah? biketech 21 ?

 

Yes that right

[lwfc]

Anyone with v35 box can let me try if it can fit my FF helmet before I purchase one?

[vfrT]

Anyone with v35 box can let me try if it can fit my FF helmet before I purchase one?

 

No, a FF will not fit in a V35.

[lwfc]

where's a good place to have my pannier resprayed? and the estimated cost?

[rhema83]

No, a FF will not fit in a V35.

I have read on various forums that certain FF helmets fit nicely. I remember one saying that his L size RF-1100 fits.

 

Anyway I am debating whether to plonk down $1,500+ to order the OEM panniers from overseas, or to hunt locally for used V35 panniers and get the nice GIVI quick-removable racks (I don't think any VFR owners are about to sell their OEM set). Has anyone tried those racks before? Also, are the V35 panniers wider when mounted compared to the OEM? (i.e. wider than the mirrors) I need to squeeze on CTE everyday so it's a big consideration...

[vfrT]

I have read on various forums that certain FF helmets fit nicely. I remember one saying that his L size RF-1100 fits.

 

Anyway I am debating whether to plonk down $1,500+ to order the OEM panniers from overseas, or to hunt locally for used V35 panniers and get the nice GIVI quick-removable racks (I don't think any VFR owners are about to sell their OEM set). Has anyone tried those racks before? Also, are the V35 panniers wider when mounted compared to the OEM? (i.e. wider than the mirrors) I need to squeeze on CTE everyday so it's a big consideration...

 

Hey Rhema

 

One needs to decides which is more important, storage space, aesthetics and splitting lane aka practicality. Storage space is often an issue for bikers so we put boxes on our bikes. Then comes the aesthetics. Panniers looks nicer than top boxes but they gets in the way of lane splitting in city traffic. Top boxes are really the most practical but do look uncle-ish. I love them tho keke its so practical and dont get in the way of my lane splitting.

 

So panniers are a compromise solution.

 

If that's the way you want to go, I know for a fact that the V35 will not (*) hold a FF (at least not a L-sized AGV nor a M-sized Arai)- see attached photo of the set I had on the Crossrunner VFR800X.

 

* Edited 16/11/12: My bad - according to this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaYK6gojZNA) at the 2:02 mark, the V35 will fit his KBC helmet. However, my personally experience with the aforesaid helmets proves otherwise. Others may differ depending on the helmet used. So I stand corrected. Best to bring your helmeet to Mah Motors (GIVI distributor) and have a test run. cheers.

 

The brackets are unintrusive with the boxes off and the panniers hug the bike very closely - yes, the fit very well.

 

If I'm going for a pannier set, I'll go for the GIVI for value for money, and are very rugged. It also looks great - to my eye.

 

Tho I personally will just stick to my top box.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited November 16, 2012 by vfrT

[rhema83]

Hey Rhema

 

One needs to decides which is more important, storage space, aesthetics and splitting lane aka practicality. Storage space is often an issue for bikers so we put boxes on our bikes. Then comes the aesthetics. Panniers looks nicer than top boxes but they gets in the way of lane splitting in city traffic. Top boxes are really the most practical but do look uncle-ish. I love them tho keke its so practical and dont get in the way of my lane splitting.

 

So panniers are a compromise solution.

 

If that's the way you want to go, I know for a fact that the V35 will not (*) hold a FF (at least not a L-sized AGV nor a M-sized Arai)- see attached photo of the set I had on the Crossrunner VFR800X.

 

* Edited 16/11/12: My bad - according to this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaYK6gojZNA) at the 2:02 mark, the V35 will fit his KBC helmet. However, my personally experience with the aforesaid helmets proves otherwise. Others may differ depending on the helmet used. So I stand corrected. Best to bring your helmeet to Mah Motors (GIVI distributor) and have a test run. cheers.

 

The brackets are unintrusive with the boxes off and the panniers hug the bike very closely - yes, the fit very well.

 

If I'm going for a pannier set, I'll go for the GIVI for value for money, and are very rugged. It also looks great - to my eye.

 

Tho I personally will just stick to my top box.

 

Hope this helps.

You're quite right. I used to have the huge E55 box on my FZ6S and it was a big convenience. I could put my full face helmet, raincoat, laptop and more inside with room to spare. And it didn't affect the lane-splitting capability one bit. The only drawback was high speed stability. With the E55, the bike was vibrating badly at 150 km/h. I was so worried that the rack would break and the box would fly off onto the highway at speed. Without the E55, the bike could hit top speed with no drama.

 

I think the GIVI V35 is value-for-money mainly because you can find used sets locally at reasonable prices. They are not bike-specific, many people own them and thus there is a market for them. In fact you can transfer them to a new bike, all you need are the racks. The Honda OEM ones, OTOH, are just impossible to find and the only way to get them is to import. I noticed that second-hand bike buyers usually don't put much value on accessories, so you get hit with big depreciation.

 

Anyhow I am going to try out the V35 and see whether my M-size FF5 can fit. If yes, I'm going for them!

[Hell Angel]

Hi rhema,can you kindly share your lead where you can import OEM pannier from.I am look for one as well.

[rhema83]

Hi rhema,can you kindly share your lead where you can import OEM pannier from.I am look for one as well.

To be honest, I have no idea. There are some links to UK websites in this thread, but most of them are expired / dead.

[WingZer0]

Get the OEM Panniers if u can.... I can put my Multitec in with no problems

 

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