I am so glad that you like your Givi 40L. I bought one and must say I am very disappointed in it. First, it came with staple holes in the bottom. Then, one of the first times I pulled the top strap to tighten it down the clip broke. (No I did not crank on the strap, I was carrying bread!) It is very thin and if I don't keep something under the bag the vibration will rub a hole in the bottom. I have not dumped the bike in the creek to test the water proof but I can say it is not dust proof. I contacted Givi about the problems and received nothing. All I really needed was new clip but they told me to send it back to the seller. I live in Kyrgyzstan and could buy a new bag for what shipping to and from the States would cost me. So disappointed in this bag that I will never buy anything Givi again. Great job on the review, thanks. Mac
Aldi do a huge dry bag for about £10.00 UK that looks like it would do the same job but doesn't look as nice. It is a tough material and if you can live with bright yellow........
Sorry, but this is bad advise! Even if you don't fill it up, to secure such a load with bungee is highly risky. Guess you never saw how luggage moves which is just secured with bungee. Not good!
The reason you found the straps wrong, was because they were not fitted as intended.. The straps are fitted front to rear around your grab rail (not side to side around bike as you have done) which holds more secure and stops bag wanting to move to either side, also stops the need for straps to possibly damage paintwork through time..
I am wondering if rok straps would work to tie the bag down (passing under the seat). not sure thought how well they work when they are tied to each side of the same object rather than to a fixed part of the bike! Has anyone tried?
Bought this bag and after 3 days of light packing, the business card part tear off, and its not waterproof anymore. Very disappointed, should have bought Wolfman luggage which I already have the tank bag, solid build.
Exactly what l'm looking for. Like you l'm not a top box panniers kinda of guy so this is great to see. I'm looking to get a small one man tent, sleeping bag, cooking stuff and clothes for a weeks trip in there, will if fit ok? Alternatively l can strap the tent on additionally? Cheers
Thanks. To be honest I suppose I was expecting a more sophisticated fixing system so you may have a point, especially since the bungees they did include are poor.
thnx for review. i've just bought one and i'm quite disappointed too with the fixing system. the bag it's moving a lot on the bike. not feel very safe. i hope i bought the kreiga instead.
Yeah the fixing system lets it down. Essentially, how secure it will be is down to the owner and his/her bungees and not the manufacturer, which is a bit of a cop out. It's a shame because otherwise it is a good and simple bit of kit.
Do you still have the 40L and 80L bags? Could you do a short video or a couple of pictures with some "standard size" things next to them and inside the bags? Like a soda can, crate of beer, helmet. I can't get the size of both in my head. I need to take an additional riding jacket/pants with me on an upcoming trip (hot weather gear) alongside my normal clothes, laptop etc. and wondering which bag I should take.
Bento I don't have the 40L anymore as it got wrapped round my wheel due to poor securing by me. :( If you need to take all that then you need the 80L. It's a big bag and you won't struggle for space. I went touring last year and fit my clothes, tent, shoes, sleeping bag and more in it.
Nice review mate. I'm a little worried about the bag perishing in the sun or rotting as I plan to leave it on the bike 24/7. How does the canvas material hold up to weather ?
surg23 I've not experienced any problems in all weathers and have recently obtained the 80 litre version on the back of my experience of this one. Not had a leak yet, but haven't exactly ridden with it in hot weather for any length of time. That said, it's made by an Italian firm so I'd assume it hardy enough to deal with the sun there. Hope that helps.
Cool, thanks for the info mate. I've bought Givi stuff before and had some rather fatal issues with fitment and durability, though it can depend largely on which product you buy from them. Debating whether to get this or the Kriega US-30. Already have a Givi 58l trekker but I plan to put a dry-bag on top of it permanently, or possibly even multiple dry-bags.
surg23 Funny enough, I was lent the US20 and a couple of US10s for a tour of Ireland I recently did. The gear is well made but I found the modular set up tedious and the fact I just couldn't dump all my stuff in one bag restrictive due to some items being larger than normal. That's why I went for the 80L and I wasn't disappointed. Totally get the appeal of Kriega though. I have an R30 and it's very well made. Have to say I hardly use it though. 🙄
Isa Bilal Indeed, that's a very good point. Like you, I would rather have one large usable compartment than several smaller ones. If only Kriega made a 60 or 70 liter version of their dry-bag I would be all over it. There seems to be plenty of options for dry-bags these days. I'm just looking for one that is most practical and the most robust. Some have suggested to buy Military spec packs and use a liner, but then there is the problem of having the bag itself absorb water. For a 24/7 pack I think fully waterproof would make the most sense. Thanks again!
Mark Forryan No. If you think about it the R30 takes up the pillion seat area, it's just sitting on you're back. You may get away with it if you have a luggage rack but I still think, what with a packed Givi and R30, the two would get in each other's way.
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I am so glad that you like your Givi 40L. I bought one and must say I am very disappointed in it. First, it came with staple holes in the bottom. Then, one of the first times I pulled the top strap to tighten it down the clip broke. (No I did not crank on the strap, I was carrying bread!) It is very thin and if I don't keep something under the bag the vibration will rub a hole in the bottom. I have not dumped the bike in the creek to test the water proof but I can say it is not dust proof. I contacted Givi about the problems and received nothing. All I really needed was new clip but they told me to send it back to the seller. I live in Kyrgyzstan and could buy a new bag for what shipping to and from the States would cost me. So disappointed in this bag that I will never buy anything Givi again.
Great job on the review, thanks.
Mac
Aldi do a huge dry bag for about £10.00 UK that looks like it would do the same job but doesn't look as nice. It is a tough material and if you can live with bright yellow........
please, turn the bungee hooks to the other side!
One word: ROK-straps (or maybe that is two words).
I hope the nasty damaged bit on your rear wheel did not give you trouble.
Sorry, but this is bad advise! Even if you don't fill it up, to secure such a load with bungee is highly risky. Guess you never saw how luggage moves which is just secured with bungee. Not good!
The reason you found the straps wrong, was because they were not fitted as intended.. The straps are fitted front to rear around your grab rail (not side to side around bike as you have done)
which holds more secure and stops bag wanting to move to either side, also stops the need for straps to possibly damage paintwork through time..
Agree. Things you learn the more you ride. :)
Hi…nice review….why not consider using some clear helicopter tape on your bikes bodywork?
I am wondering if rok straps would work to tie the bag down (passing under the seat).
not sure thought how well they work when they are tied to each side of the same object rather than to a fixed part of the bike! Has anyone tried?
Thank you i looked a lot for a video of these types of bags on these type of bikes ! tks again !
Romeu Caliço You're welcome. 🙂
Easy to follow review. Thanks
P.S, turn the mic up!!
I use my phone to do these and should have spoken up. 🙂
Lomo is the place for dry bags, the 40L Lomo one is half the price of the Givi.
Bought this bag and after 3 days of light packing, the business card part tear off, and its not waterproof anymore. Very disappointed, should have bought Wolfman luggage which I already have the tank bag, solid build.
Exactly what l'm looking for. Like you l'm not a top box panniers kinda of guy so this is great to see. I'm looking to get a small one man tent, sleeping bag, cooking stuff and clothes for a weeks trip in there, will if fit ok? Alternatively l can strap the tent on additionally? Cheers
Not really. I got the 80L version for that and it's just as good.
What is the actual width of the bag across the saddle?
Good thing there was video. Couldn't hear what he was saying.
Good review. Not to keen on the bungees for fastening though. Compared to the Kriega US30 system it seems a bit half arsed.
Thanks. To be honest I suppose I was expecting a more sophisticated fixing system so you may have a point, especially since the bungees they did include are poor.
Wouldn't the heavy bag just roll off when the bike is leaning hard frequently?
You'd think so, but because the straps go through plastic loops on the bag, sideways movement is restricted.
thnx for review. i've just bought one and i'm quite disappointed too with the fixing system. the bag it's moving a lot on the bike. not feel very safe. i hope i bought the kreiga instead.
Yeah the fixing system lets it down. Essentially, how secure it will be is down to the owner and his/her bungees and not the manufacturer, which is a bit of a cop out. It's a shame because otherwise it is a good and simple bit of kit.
Isa Bilal Yes indeed. i'm about to go for a long trip across Europe with it, no time to change it. wish me good luck.
Do you still have the 40L and 80L bags? Could you do a short video or a couple of pictures with some "standard size" things next to them and inside the bags? Like a soda can, crate of beer, helmet. I can't get the size of both in my head. I need to take an additional riding jacket/pants with me on an upcoming trip (hot weather gear) alongside my normal clothes, laptop etc. and wondering which bag I should take.
Bento I don't have the 40L anymore as it got wrapped round my wheel due to poor securing by me. :(
If you need to take all that then you need the 80L. It's a big bag and you won't struggle for space. I went touring last year and fit my clothes, tent, shoes, sleeping bag and more in it.
Cheers
Great walkaround, cheers
Great review. I have an XJ6 too so this is perfect!
Thank you
The Soan Age Thanks very much. 🙂
Isa Bilal do you have a link to buy this please?
The Soan Age it's from the previous range to what's now available. eBay may be your best bet.
Isa Bilal thanks
Great review thanks 👍🏼
Nice review mate. I'm a little worried about the bag perishing in the sun or rotting as I plan to leave it on the bike 24/7. How does the canvas material hold up to weather ?
surg23 I've not experienced any problems in all weathers and have recently obtained the 80 litre version on the back of my experience of this one. Not had a leak yet, but haven't exactly ridden with it in hot weather for any length of time. That said, it's made by an Italian firm so I'd assume it hardy enough to deal with the sun there. Hope that helps.
Cool, thanks for the info mate. I've bought Givi stuff before and had some rather fatal issues with fitment and durability, though it can depend largely on which product you buy from them.
Debating whether to get this or the Kriega US-30. Already have a Givi 58l trekker but I plan to put a dry-bag on top of it permanently, or possibly even multiple dry-bags.
surg23 Funny enough, I was lent the US20 and a couple of US10s for a tour of Ireland I recently did. The gear is well made but I found the modular set up tedious and the fact I just couldn't dump all my stuff in one bag restrictive due to some items being larger than normal. That's why I went for the 80L and I wasn't disappointed. Totally get the appeal of Kriega though. I have an R30 and it's very well made. Have to say I hardly use it though. 🙄
Isa Bilal Indeed, that's a very good point. Like you, I would rather have one large usable compartment than several smaller ones. If only Kriega made a 60 or 70 liter version of their dry-bag I would be all over it.
There seems to be plenty of options for dry-bags these days. I'm just looking for one that is most practical and the most robust. Some have suggested to buy Military spec packs and use a liner, but then there is the problem of having the bag itself absorb water. For a 24/7 pack I think fully waterproof would make the most sense. Thanks again!
With the givi bag on the back of your bike, can you still have your Kriega R30 on your back?
Mark Forryan No. If you think about it the R30 takes up the pillion seat area, it's just sitting on you're back. You may get away with it if you have a luggage rack but I still think, what with a packed Givi and R30, the two would get in each other's way.
Isa Bilal yeah was guessing that. Thanks for your quick reply.
Thank you very much. 🙏
Great review cheers
Very useful video
Thank You :)
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