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Originally Posted by jackpiner57
Hey Ron, here is a pic from the back with the Givi E21's on it. Sorry it took so long to find it!
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Having lived with and ridden with the E21s, they have my vote as one of the better hard boxes that one could mount on a DRZ. They are rugged, dry, cheap, secure, won't hurt you in a drop, and have approximately the same capacity as the Wolfman Expedition panniers, which are my favorite for dual-sporting. They are fairly small, but you really don't want to pig out a DRZ with a ton of luggage. If you need to take the kitchen sink, you're on the wrong bike. The convenience of top-loading hard cases cannot be overstressed. I know a couple of guys that have taken extended tours with the E21s and a duffel, and carried all they needed.
The system that Tom put together here is very elegant and secure. I'm not giving up my Wolfman bags any time soon, but if I did, I would give these a look. If you want hard bags that can be ridden hard, these are it.
Tom sweated the positioning on these. They don't interfere with the rider, which is a huge benefit. Take your shin off while dismounting on other systems and you'll understand what I mean.