mel1050
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Has anyone fitted a GIVI top box. I understand that you have to install a BMW rack but not sure if a GIVI fits directly onto this?
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C400GT Top Box
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Dylan77
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Did you manage to install one? I would also like to do the same
byee
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I installed a Givi Monokey v47 onto my C400GT using the BMW rack with the AltRider BMW f700 plate. I had to make an adapter to retrofit the plate to the
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nienchiamao
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byee
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Very nice.
HappyRican66
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Which model vario? do you have the part#?
nienchiamao
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77407721037
nienchiamao
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77407721037
HappyRican66
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Thank you! Did you match the key? and if so which lock cylinder?
nienchiamao
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Key March...when you purchase cyclinder lock key set,it come with different code pin to allow you to match the pin.
nienchiamao
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Don't waste your money to buy back rest for top case.to me..it is just for look.because it is not help your passanger rest back...too far away from passanger.
AAWW
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tkozak
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HappyRican66,
Loved your post about the Vario Case on your bike.
I just purchased a 2022 C400GT and was looking at installing this case. BMW parts is worthless at my dealer and while I am in Hawaii they have the monopoly on bad service and the only choice I get.
What year is your scooter and what bracket did you use to get this case to work with the BMW luggage grid?
Thanks in advance.
Loved your post about the Vario Case on your bike.
I just purchased a 2022 C400GT and was looking at installing this case. BMW parts is worthless at my dealer and while I am in Hawaii they have the monopoly on bad service and the only choice I get.
What year is your scooter and what bracket did you use to get this case to work with the BMW luggage grid?
Thanks in advance.
byee
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Pls post closeup pictures of your fuel can and saddle bag. I’m interested in seeing how they’re mounted.
Is that the stock exhaust?
Thank you!
Buzzard II
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Yes, what Byee said. Plus all other details. It looks very sharp.
Bill Allen
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Who makes those panniers?
Claudini
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That AUGUST 2021 picture is a top case on a C 650 GT. Note the dual exhaust. That is a twin cylinder bike.
Claudini
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May 20, 2022 - Just Ordered a SHAD 58X Top Case with a universal bracket that a user on the Adventure Bikes Forum (Battle Scooter Section / BMW Scooters Thread) showed how to install with a video. Like the BMW Vario case it expands vertically to hold 58 liters. It’s a popular C400 X and GT solution in Europe. $494 at Revzilla.
May 27, 2022 Update - SHAD 58X and the included universal mounting plate arrived today. Here below is the link is to the YouTube video I mentioned on the 20th. Includes closeups of the Universal Mount that comes with the unit and how it’s. bolted on. It also warns you that some longer screws are needed and he gives you the size.
I’ll take some photos of the intermediate steps as I put mine on. Reminder: This unit requires the OEM Optional BMW luggage rack mentioned several times above in this forum thread.
June 01, 2022 - Finished the install. The installation kit came with M6-30 & 40 long bolts. I was not able to find M6-80 bolts, recommended in the above video. I was able to get M6-60 bolts at Ace Hardware, that ended up being just right size.
First Step is to Remove the four small Phillips Head Screws and separate the cover from the main body of the adapter plate:
Then I added the included RED bolt clips and bolts to the locations that made the most sense, and that would allow the Scooter's Seat to open without striking the Top Case:
I did not like that the four points of contact between the Luggage Rack and the Adaptor Plate were all on the forward half. So I put two Composite shims together and placed them under the back section, partially under where the rear bolts would go, so that the bolts would hold them in place. I took out those rear Red clips and drilled 1/4 inch (6 mm) holes though the shims, put the Red clips back and threaded the bolts back in. The composite shims then conformed and filled the space between the Adaptor Plate and the Luggage Rack, thereby increasing the contact points to six, and relieving bending stress on the adaptor plate when the rearmost bolts were tightened down. I got these shims from Home Depot, our local big box hardware store here in Phoenix:
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Don’t forget the Thread-locker (Blue Locktite).
v/r Claude
May 27, 2022 Update - SHAD 58X and the included universal mounting plate arrived today. Here below is the link is to the YouTube video I mentioned on the 20th. Includes closeups of the Universal Mount that comes with the unit and how it’s. bolted on. It also warns you that some longer screws are needed and he gives you the size.
I’ll take some photos of the intermediate steps as I put mine on. Reminder: This unit requires the OEM Optional BMW luggage rack mentioned several times above in this forum thread.
June 01, 2022 - Finished the install. The installation kit came with M6-30 & 40 long bolts. I was not able to find M6-80 bolts, recommended in the above video. I was able to get M6-60 bolts at Ace Hardware, that ended up being just right size.
First Step is to Remove the four small Phillips Head Screws and separate the cover from the main body of the adapter plate:
Then I added the included RED bolt clips and bolts to the locations that made the most sense, and that would allow the Scooter's Seat to open without striking the Top Case:
I did not like that the four points of contact between the Luggage Rack and the Adaptor Plate were all on the forward half. So I put two Composite shims together and placed them under the back section, partially under where the rear bolts would go, so that the bolts would hold them in place. I took out those rear Red clips and drilled 1/4 inch (6 mm) holes though the shims, put the Red clips back and threaded the bolts back in. The composite shims then conformed and filled the space between the Adaptor Plate and the Luggage Rack, thereby increasing the contact points to six, and relieving bending stress on the adaptor plate when the rearmost bolts were tightened down. I got these shims from Home Depot, our local big box hardware store here in Phoenix:
. Don’t forget the Thread-locker (Blue Locktite).
v/r Claude
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C650KCsport
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I had the BMW rear rack installed when I was getting my first service done. Then I ordered the GIVI adapter plate (just go to the GIVI website for what you need) and installed it. Then I put the universal monokey plate that GIVI sells on that. It was pretty easy.
Claudini
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Was this your C 650 or do you own a C 400 that you did this to? The weight capacity of the GIVI adaptor plate on the C400 GT barely holds the weight of the GIVI 54 liter Top Case I own unloaded. The F 700 GS rack repurposed for the C 400 GT is a tough rack, (see earlier on this thread). I can confirm it will hold a big top case when full, as I had one on my F 700 GS when I owned it.
I'm making a 2000 mile round trip next week (Phoenix AZ to John Day OR) with the SHAD 58X. If it breaks off and dumps all my clothes along the highway I'll post pictures.
v/r Claude
Wait till you see it after the RKA-luggage.com is attached and packed. Then I’ll have a true “Battle Scooter”
v/r Claude
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