Thanks for the video. Have just taken delivery of a set. I found it helpful to loop the straps round the crashbars, prior to bringing them round to the front d rings. Also looped the top strap round the top of the crash bars. Find the bags sit more securely and are marginally more difficult for any opportunist to remove. Cheers
Good vid and they suit the bike. I have had Givi products for years but like others went for the Lomo crashbar bags which are almost identical. One thing i noticed is they also give you a little bit of weather protection around the knees.
Thanks Bob, likewise I’ve had Givi over the years and been happy with their products, these seemed to fit the Bill for me as wanted them as small as practicable and very happy (so far). I hadn’t thought about the weather protection aspect but you’re absolutely right! Was thinking about Lomo but unavailable until spring, they do represent excellent value! All the best, Andrew
Excellent review and very nice lookin bike. I like the mods. Came here for the gear review and was pleased to see you attaching to a 500X ☺️. Take care 🫶
Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated…coincidentally I’ll be doing a video in the next few weeks discussing the bike modifications, how they’ve held up, pros and cons, along with what I’d fit to again if upgrading to new bike…should be interesting to watch as I’ve used summer and winter over a number years 👍🏻
@@joopkerlen8368 yes, Enduristan bag coming, also my 21 Brothers horseshoe bag, which proved successful last year, but now full travel set up for a first time test....my RR suspension arrives next week so looking forward to getting that fitted and see how it differs 👍🏻
5he bag Looks nice. I believe it will help if the bike tip over. What comes in my mind is that with long distance trips you have a lot of short stop (gas, lunch etc) and itbwill be a challenge if you need to take the bag down.
Hope you’re feeling a bit better! My thinking is the same, if it tips over offers a bit of padding and bike slightly better angled for picking up (hopefully). Having thought about it, I’ll leave the bags on permanently when travelling and already have some ultra lightweight 5ltr dry bags that fit perfectly inside so will use them to put the gear in with the added bonus they slide in and out easily! if need to remove contents just pull the dry bags out with there contents inside! Had a go in garage using these lining bags and works a treat...will eventually do a review of the bags on the bike when I can get out for test run and will show how good the liners work then 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 I am much better now. This is a very good idea to use drybags. I didn't think about that. I should consider using something similar.
For some reason this didn’t appear in my notifications. Just had the lomo ones delivered , the price is excellent £47 inc delivery. Great piece of kit although mo shoulder strap. I was surprised that they are made in China. I think Givi look better tho. Nice and informative video (as usual)
Hi Tony, I did consider Lomo but when I wanted some bags they indicated on website that they were unavailable until spring! Decent quality and good prices....In the end the Givi were slightly smaller, which suited my usage, and available 😂 I’m surprised Lomo ones are made in China, thought they produced there own gear! The Givi are top notch quality but still think the Lomo is great gear for the price. Keep safe and thanks for your comments 👍🏻
Very detailed fitting video sir. The cb500x is looking seriously kitted out now! I am glad I am not the only one who has to make sure all the straps are neatly away haha. Also, is that outro new? Very nicely done :D
Hi Carl, thanks for that, i just make videos that I’d find helpful, not that slick but hopefully of use! The bike is coming on great, I’ve taken time to consider everything and nearing perfection for me personally, however I’ve got a big decision to make re suspension upgrade and I hate spending money 😂 Glad you noticed the new outro, I’m playing around with different ways of doing things..in my amateurish way 😂 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 inspired me to work on an outro now haha. Not that I’ll be uploading anything for a while what with lock down and I don’t think I’ll do anything over winter besides maintenance. Roll on better weather haha.
Good review,But not knocking Givi tho i think the Lomo bags are much more value for the money even tho now ive just noticed that the Givis have been discontinued.👍🏍
Hi Rick, thanks for that 👍🏻 I’d agree with you on value for money with the Lomo and they get good reviews also. Was thinking to get Lomo but their website shows none available until Spring and I sort of wanted some now, however I’m pleased with the quality and fitting of the GIVI to my Honda and once I’ve made a decision on something I never look back. I might have just got the last pair in the UK 😂....In truth, there didn’t seem a lot of stock of anything from anyone within the UK and some issues over buying from EU. Now, we just need to get through the zombie apocalypse and get motorcycling again 😆
Hi, I watched a couple of vids on RU-vid last night. Hey, it's serious money for the full conversion. Again, I am swinging towards the Enfield Himalayan, which is after all, off road orientated. I have booked a test ride on the Honda and the Enfield.
@@johnbannister8820 both bikes great in there own way John...test ride is a good idea and then you should know what suits you best...let me know how you get on with them 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 I just installed these replacing Wolfman (converted tank panniers as crash bags). A bit more room and waterproof. Thank you again Sir.
Bit of a pain to start with but obviously you get quicker with more use and I generally leave on the bike when away, they can be used empty if off for the day riding.. they’ve proved very reliable over time
Hi Lee, thanks for that 🙏 Funnily enough...yes, I’ll do a short video over next couple of days to see what I’ve done and what I’m thinking of using them for...don’t tell anyone but I’m putting tools in them 😂 😂 Hope you’re keeping well, strange old world at the moment 👍🏻 regards Andrew
@@thecampingbiker791 great news , looking forward to that . Yes safe as we can but holding out hope I’ve noticed you’ve put some work into RU-vid too new look is a good look 👍🏻
Would it be possible to fit these bags to a moustache bar of a H D Fat Bob, as extra storage to compliment the lomo 20 litre dry bags on the rear seat / would be useful ?
Thanks for a great review. I can't seem to find the Givi T513 online, have they been discontinued? 5L seems like the right size for an engine guard bag.
Thank you Reli, yes they seem to have been replaced with an 8ltr one called CANYON GRT722. Looks similar but different way of tightening the straps..I can see that as a slight improvement but would need to see how much bigger they are so tape measure will be out later on to see…I’ll message back after doing it
@@thecampingbiker791 I noticed the GRT722 too, but 8L seems a bit large for the engine guards. I guess I will have to go with a different brand.....over the years I owned multiple GIVI panniers and top boxes and was always pleased with their quality and aesthetics. Oh well, live goes on :-)
These will give you a bit of weather protection Andrew . Just a quick question when loaded up for a few days away what economy do you get . My last trip I got 3.6 litre per 100 klm and that was at highway speeds . As always take care ride safe Mal in Aus
Had a very wet day on return home, which coincidently also successfully tested all the luggage for keeping waterproof, and did find they deflected the rain! On the fuel side going down I used the motorway all the way south (hate motorways but actually wanted to test bike) and the fuel figures were about 67mpg sat at about 75mph over about 3 hours (so, about 4.2ltr per 100km) Coming back via A&B roads all the way it was doing about 80mpg, which is nearer the lifetime average over 8926 miles at 83.7mpg, which is quite remarkable!! (So, return was averaging about 3.5ltr per 100km). Just proves motorways are horrible for bikes! Hope that answered the question 😂 👍🏻
