moshe_levy Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It arrived today. I opened the box and inspected it. Not bad! Then I opened it, my first interaction with the incredibly cheap locking / latching mechanism. Upon unlatching the case, the entire handle popped off in my hand (I wasn't rough with it by any means) and with it came the molded plastic lip from the lid - broke clear off! It's amazing - the case itself is of good quality - great, even, considering the price. But the latch / lock isn't worth 5 cents. Seems to me they should have skipped on the former a little more to the benefit of the latter. Anyway, it's going back, lesson learned. Givi, here we come! -<MKL Link to comment
Tony_K Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Things made in China often fail. Unless very specific guidlines are ordered from the "Buyer" i.e. The folks fronting the cash to produce said item.... The foundry will use the absolute worst Polyethylene they can scrap together. Remember, better cost more.... usually. Givi..... JC Whitney.... Yeah, there is a difference. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Things made in China often fail. That's a rather broad sweeping condemnation considering the 100's of 1000's of reliable products being produced in China these days. Especially electronics. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I didn't mention electronics. My statement applied to plastics and Unless very specific guidlines are ordered from the "Buyer" i.e. The folks fronting the cash to produce said item.... 99 cent stores exsist as a clearing house for screw ups often made in China made of inferior plastics. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 It arrived today. I opened the box and inspected it. Not bad! Then I opened it, my first interaction with the incredibly cheap locking / latching mechanism. Upon unlatching the case, the entire handle popped off in my hand (I wasn't rough with it by any means) and with it came the molded plastic lip from the lid - broke clear off! It's amazing - the case itself is of good quality - great, even, considering the price. But the latch / lock isn't worth 5 cents. Seems to me they should have skipped on the former a little more to the benefit of the latter. Anyway, it's going back, lesson learned. Givi, here we come! -<MKL I am on my third JC Whitney top case, no replacements for breaking. I do, however, always go for the smallest one at $59. I just received my latest one last week, and it is a vey nice case for the money! IIRC the larger ones are made by SHAD, and are not that great! Jim Link to comment
tom collins Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jim: you only posted this so you could show off pictures of your bike, you're not fooling anyone. p.s. i want your bike. Link to comment
BFish Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Things made in China often fail. Unless very specific guidlines are ordered from the "Buyer" i.e. The folks fronting the cash to produce said item.... The foundry will use the absolute worst Polyethylene they can scrap together. Remember, better cost more.... usually. Givi..... JC Whitney.... Yeah, there is a difference. i've never busted a chop stick Link to comment
Retired At LAst Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I recently ordered a topcase from mutazu on the internet. $145 with shipping. Best I can tell it is well made, has electric hook up for brake lights, locks, mounting plate. Haven't recieved it yet but will get back to you all when it comes. Allen Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jim: you only posted this so you could show off pictures of your bike, you're not fooling anyone. p.s. i want your bike. Of course! Notice how I covered my GF's ST? Jim Link to comment
DouglasR Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I do, however, always go for the smallest one at $59. I just received my latest one last week, and it is a vey nice case for the money! I've got a Givi Monster for my R1150GS and NEVER use it if I'll be anywhere near dirt roads with it. I haven't had any issues with the box or the mount, both are very high quality, but the darned thing is so huge and sticks out so far it looks like a radar dome on an airplane. I get worried that bumpy rough roads would just bust it right off. Toss a couple big watermelons in there and the bike wheelies easier, I've got to admit! The JCW small one looks much more stable (and a lot cheaper!!!). I've got a TourMaster Tailbag that's HUGE and doesn't stick out in space like the Givi, cost about $60, is BRIGHT RED for conspicuity, but of course you can't lock it.... Sorry, no pics of the TourMaster tailbag on the GS. Have you looked into PackSafe products?? They make tailbags and such that have a wire mesh built in, they strap tightly to the bike, and I believe they lock. Doug Link to comment
EricJRW Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Just curious, who sells the JCW? Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Just curious, who sells the JCW? JCW. Link to comment
EricJRW Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Well that was easy! Thanks... Link to comment
StuGotz Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I'm sorry, but that JCWhitney case looks like a 18 gallon Rubbermaid Roughneck storage container. MB> Link to comment
outpost22 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I've got a Givi Monster for my R1150GS and NEVER use it if I'll be anywhere near dirt roads with it. I haven't had any issues with the box or the mount, both are very high quality, but the darned thing is so huge and sticks out so far it looks like a radar dome on an airplane. I get worried that bumpy rough roads would just bust it right off. Toss a couple big watermelons in there and the bike wheelies easier, I've got to admit! Doug I like the versatility of the V46 Givi. Just a little big for the F650 and just right for the RT. It is nice to be able to interchange them from bike to bike. I have been in some knarly places with the V46 on the back and haven't had any problems (yet). I can see why you would worry about the "Radar Dome" falling off though. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I'm sorry, but that JCWhitney case looks like a 18 gallon Rubbermaid Roughneck storage container. MB> Hey, it is on a GS! It is about as tough as a Rubermaid bucket, and less ugly than the spaceship Givi on a GS too! Jim Link to comment
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