+1. The stock rack is almost a total fail from a funtional standpoint, IMO. I have to constantly bend brain cells into dognuts to make sure my stuff is secured properly. I can see the Alt Rider rack in my near future.roy said:I really like mine. It has so many uses! The stock rack is not useful or at least I could not find a use for it.
I have this rack and it rocks!DaFoole said:Nice review. Have been pretty unhappy with the stock rack. Looks like this'll take care of that. ::008::
Yes, and if you use the link in the review, I'll be happy too! ::008:: (I'm a Revzilla affiliate...)stevepsd said:I have this rack and it rocks!
You'll like it. If you get it from Revzilla you will get free shipping as well.
-steve
Jaxon had free shipping on this, too.stevepsd said:If you get it from Revzilla you will get free shipping as well.
IMHO all top boxes are hideous whether round or square. The preference for square boxes is based on the idea that square boxes are cheap and practical. If I already own a top case, is it not cheaper and more practical to use that one? I could create that stylish third world look by searching for some battered ammo cans (no wars have been fought here in centuries and civilians don't get to scrounge on military bases, so they're not exactly common) or wrapping sheet metal around a milk crate, or spending a thousand dollars to get a manufactured version of this look. But the look isn't the important part - the function is. I don't care if I look like a dilettante. And I'm not the only one who already owns Givi stuff - it's probably the most common topcase found in the wilds of America. Certainly more common than ammo cans.Tremor38 said:The rack looks great! The only thing I think strange is if you pre drill for a top box on a rack built for an adv bike, why choose Givi? Their overriding theme is round-shaped boxes that look out of place on the bike...possible exception is the trekker, but that one conjures up thoughts of giving small animals a bath. Anyway, not quite sure why they went in that direction. I still plan to buy the rack because my rant is very minor, but I still think the Givi choice a bit odd.