Let's talk Top Cases: Givi vs. Shad

blantonator · 11-03-2008, 08:13 AM

I'm looking at the Givi V46 and the Shad SH46. Does anyone have experience with either? Which is better. The Shad is about $35 cheaper and comes with the mounting bracket. The bracket for the Givi is another 60 bux.

Thanks

Ben

decodent · 11-03-2008, 08:31 AM

is worth a 1000 words, and all that stuff.

Givi V46:

Shad SH46:

30Bones · 11-03-2008, 08:52 AM

I love my GIVI, I also think it's way overpriced.

blantonator · 11-03-2008, 09:47 AM

better look at the Shad

tommythecat · 11-03-2008, 10:36 AM

I actually have experience with both, those exact models.

I had a Shad mounted on my bandit. Now have the givi.

The Shad was a bit roomier but less sturdy. Just feeling the plastics, locks and brackets, clearly the givi is stronger.

I use these to carry my laptop with its bag. The Shad plate broke after less than a year. bought the givi after that. Seems good so far!

Cheers

mafpolo · 11-05-2008, 07:22 PM

I went back and fourth between Vario Top & Givi. Finally chose Givi...glad I did. It's very sturdy - has already survived dropping the bike onto my car - Givi first, and neither the box nor mount broke.

Global Rider · 11-08-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blantonator

The Shad is about $35 cheaper and comes with the mounting bracket. The bracket for the Givi is another 60 bux.

What is an extra $9.50 per year, providing you only use it for 10 years?

I used to regret making purchases for a few dollar savings. I've learned since. Buy the one you really want.

HaChayalBoded · 11-09-2008, 01:14 AM

shad isn't cheaper because its cheaper quality, givi is just overpriced. The SH50 looks really really nice.I've played with both, the shad does not seem flimsier than the givi.

Looking at the bottom of a few shad cases, it looks very similar to the givi mount, I wouldn't be surprised if they fit one another.

Global Rider · 11-09-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HaChayalBoded

Looking at the bottom of a few shad cases, it looks very similar to the givi mount, I wouldn't be surprised if they fit one another.

Aren't they made by the same company? I know GiVi has a cheaper product line; I just can't remember the name with certainty.

GMB · 11-09-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Global Rider

Aren't they made by the same company? I know GiVi has a cheaper product line; I just can't remember the name with certainty.

Are you thinking of Kappa? I have a 52L that's been fine, although next Spring I'll probably replace it with a Micatech.

Global Rider · 11-09-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GMB

Are you thinking of Kappa? I have a 52L that's been fine, although next Spring I'll probably replace it with a Micatech.

You got it! Thats GiVi's partner company.

11-03-2008, 08:13 AM	#1
blantonator ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 74	Let's talk Top Cases: Givi vs. Shad I'm looking at the Givi V46 and the Shad SH46. Does anyone have experience with either? Which is better. The Shad is about $35 cheaper and comes with the mounting bracket. The bracket for the Givi is another 60 bux. Thanks Ben

11-03-2008, 08:31 AM	#2
decodent CyberGypsy Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Marin County, CA & Ketchum, ID Oddometer: 1,357	A pic .... is worth a 1000 words, and all that stuff. Givi V46: Shad SH46: __________________ Currently no bikes. ;-(

11-03-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
30Bones Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Marion, IA Oddometer: 4,559	I love my GIVI, I also think it's way overpriced. __________________ Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

11-03-2008, 10:36 AM	#5
tommythecat Vive ut vivas Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal Oddometer: 244	I actually have experience with both, those exact models. I had a Shad mounted on my bandit. Now have the givi. The Shad was a bit roomier but less sturdy. Just feeling the plastics, locks and brackets, clearly the givi is stronger. I use these to carry my laptop with its bag. The Shad plate broke after less than a year. bought the givi after that. Seems good so far! Cheers __________________ Tommy the cat had many a story to tell, but it was a rare occasion such as this that he did. 2010 F800GS

11-05-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
mafpolo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Southeastern US Oddometer: 212	Easy...Givi I went back and fourth between Vario Top & Givi. Finally chose Givi...glad I did. It's very sturdy - has already survived dropping the bike onto my car - Givi first, and neither the box nor mount broke. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees."

11-03-2008, 09:47 AM	#4
blantonator ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 74	better look at the Shad

11-09-2008, 01:14 AM	#8
HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 6,768	shad isn't cheaper because its cheaper quality, givi is just overpriced. The SH50 looks really really nice.I've played with both, the shad does not seem flimsier than the givi. Looking at the bottom of a few shad cases, it looks very similar to the givi mount, I wouldn't be surprised if they fit one another. __________________ Eddie Stuff FS '00 Harley MT 500 '93 Concours, extreme farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (Gone) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (Gone) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

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