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Adding luggage...... Finally got my Givi E21s on the V7

motoangler

motoangler

Just got it firing!
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I'm kind of picky when it comes to luggage on motorcycles. Todd has many fine offerings for lockable side bags, and to be honest, the Orbitz side cases https://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/orbitz-side-case-set-22-liter-for-c-bow/ for the c-bow mounts look like an outstanding solution at a very fair price. If I were starting over, I'd likely go with the Orbitz and save some time and effort.

However, I'm picky remember. With the Orbitz being a clam shell design, and having a slightly modern look, I kept eying a set of Givi E21s I had lying around. The E21s are top loading and I think they fit the look of the V7 a little better. Givi, unfortunately, does not offer a set of mounts for the E21s on the V7.

So after measuring, bending, measuring, cutting, measuring, welding, measuring, grinding, more measuring, you get the idea. Here we are.

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I'm pretty happy with the results, but still need to road test for vibration and wind effects. As my forum name suggests, I often combine two of my biggest passions, motorcycling and fishing. These cases should be a welcome addition allowing me to take the Guzzi to the many lakes and beaches all over the west coast.

Keep the rubber side down,

Tony
 
By any chance, do you have the measurement of the rack?

Or you did by the "look good enough" method?

I am trying to do one up myself but between wife nagging and dog barking, I can't stay too long in my own garage....and I don't feel like paying some guy the dough for measure shit...:p

ya, i am cheap XD
 
I didn't record any of the measurements, just made sure each side matched. If you are looking for specific measurements, I can go out and get some. The raw materials were 1/2" tubing and angle iron.

One thing that would have made the project much easier, would have been welding the pieces while they were on the bike. I was to chicken to run the welder direct to the bike, so all of my work was on the bench. Pretty sure if the battery is disconnected it wouldn't be a problem. To be extra safe you could disconnect the ecu.
 
motoangler said:
I didn't record any of the measurements, just made sure each side matched. If you are looking for specific measurements, I can go out and get some. The raw materials were 1/2" tubing and angle iron.

One thing that would have made the project much easier, would have been welding the pieces while they were on the bike. I was to chicken to run the welder direct to the bike, so all of my work was on the bench. Pretty sure if the battery is disconnected it wouldn't be a problem. To be extra safe you could disconnect the ecu.
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If you are able to provide those measurements, it would be so awesome...

Hopefully it isn't going to take you too long to do so...:p

As for the welding, good tip!
 
Hi MotoAngler. The racks look great. I'm curious how you connected them under the seat. If you get a chance I'd appreciate a pic or two showing that. I'm trying to work out a suitable rack for my Ortlieb or Vaude bicycle panniers. It may not work but I have to try. The Ortliebs and Vaude are quality gear and it would be great if I can get them to work on the moto as well.
 
@MotoBug unfortunately I am away from the bike for the next few weeks, so pics of the mount are not possible. However, the point I mounted to is easily accessible. If you remove the seat, at the rear of the subframe, you will find two holes, one of which will pass through the fender. On my special, this is where the passenger grab rail mounted. I simply removed the grab rail and used that hole as the mounting point. I'd expect if your model does not have the grab rail, there will be a bolt securing the fender at that point.
 
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motoangler said:
@MotoBug unfortunately I am away from the bike for the next few weeks, so pics of the mount are not possible. However, the point I mounted to is easily accessible. If you remove the seat, at the rear of the subframe, you will find two holes, one of which will pass through the fender. On my special, this is where the passenger grab rail mounted. I simply removed the grab rail and used that hole as the mounting point. I'd expect if your model does not have the grab rail, there will be a bolt securing the fender at that point.
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Not a problem. Thanks for letting me know. I think I can work out a way that uses the grab rail. If not I'll spring for some moto specific panniers.
 
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