Thanks mate. My rack just arrived today and I wanted to see if someone else has already been there done that. Your video is very helpful and saved me cutting wires.
Thank you, much appreciated. It’s a great bike, really fun to ride. Just make sure to up the rear preload 2 clicks to number 4 & then 4-5 rotations up on the front preload. It transforms the bike & makes it much better. On the standard settings the bike can easily fall over because it’s so upright due to the sag.
Thanks mate, after watching your vids, I have done that...am at 4 clicks. I actually had an issue of torquing the top plastic spacers with bolts to the recommended 27nm as per givi manual. Has squashed the plastic spacers heaps and deformed them. Have contacted givi for answers. @toejamtimmy4402
@@tremorflow3614 sorry to hear that about the spacers… I did torque them up, I just tightened them up by judgement. I’m sure GIVI will send you some more spacers… let us know what happens
What F's me off about pannier racks is that manufacturers almost always make the frames wider than they need to be. Clearly, the design brief is to make frames that clear the original fittings (side panels, exhaust etc.) and provide sufficient clearance for pillion's legs, but plenty of folk will use the TA for solo touring....a single seat and pillion-rack conversion would be a nice addition, similar to the ones you can get for Beemers and some Triumphs (if memory serves)...saves hanging more weight beyond the rear axle. I can see the new TA in my future....had the original XLV600, and now ride a CB 500 X. Yet to test ride, but looks promising.
I just bought these pannier rails for my Transalp. Like you I didn’t want to mess about remounting the indicators. So just before I started stripping the bike down I found your video. Thanks a lot for saving me an hour and a half of faffing about! I also like the look of your canyon bags….I think I’ll retire my cheap (but decent) Lomo panniers and get a set of these GIVI Canyon bags….so handy to clip on and off. Like you I don’t like hard panniers
Thank you, much appreciated. It’s always nice to know when a video has been of help. I did a review on the canyon 720’s… very good bags. Expensive (as is all luggage) but well worth the money.
Why the lower bracket fitting not attached to the frame as in AT ? Because in TA frame goes as one piece (no rear sub-frame) - if destroyed the bike will be totaled - the rack have to be flexible in that case.
I can't seem to find that Givi Monokey rack system here in the US for the Transalp. I like those Givi Canyon bags, but can't seem to find the rack to mount them onto.
Givi claims the rear bracket needs to be drilled through because of the rapid release system you can add-on. That thing actually stays bolted once the racks are gone using the release system.
Good Video In regard to your Heed upper bars, do they provide full protection for a parking lot drop? The reason I ask is I would like to try and keep the accessory weight to a minimum, and as I don't plan on doing much more than dirt roads am going to try and avoid buying a skid plate, and from what I can see all the skid plates on the market right now require a lower crash bar. I am hoping that a super light skid plate comes out that doesn't require a lower bar.
Sorry for the late response. My wife has dropped the bike twice since the bars were fitted & the only damage was a bent front brake lever & light scratch on the Heed bars that I blended out with matte black anti rust spray paint. The standard Honda hand guards are useless in a drop, they just lift up & allow the levers to hit the floor. She now has barkbusters so problem solved. I would definitely recommend a sump guard, the way the sump is shaped even an average sized stone on a tarmac road could easily damage it if it flicks up from the front wheel. It may be a while until someone designs a bar less sump guard so I’d get one asap. The added weight is low down so won’t really affect handling or lifting the bike after a drop. Hope that helps & thanks for watching 👍
@@TheBl4zon it also looks better than the standard Honda version, offers more protection & is available in black. I tried to convince my wife to get it but she wanted the Honda one & likes the contrast.
@@toejamtimmy4402I prefer the OEM crash bars on my Tricolour XL750 over the ones from SW Motech. Do you think it provides less protection due to its thinner aluminum? In practice, I've found that the OEM with lower crash bars offers more protection than SW Motech. I've seen pictures where a similar skid plate as SW Motech bent after a crash, causing a hole in the engine cover. Hepco & Becker skid plate is nice alternative to the OEM, looks solid.
@@TheBl4zon now you mention it, it may have been the HB I was thinking of… it’s been a while since I looked at them. I haven’t seen any crash testing of any of the pans but generally aftermarket provides better protection than standard items, however there’s always a few exceptions. For what we use the bike for the standard pan is more than enough protection. I just wish Honda offered a black version
I heard that the passenger grab bars weigh 3kms. A lot of weight. Do you think the racks would help for big rack less bags too? I heard the handles get in the way otherwise. I hear a lot but don’t get my bike until the 30th in the US so it’s all guess work.
Hi. The racks would help keep wrap over bags away from the body work but personally if I was going to use that type of system I’d remove the racks & put clear 3m film or decals to protect the paint just to keep the weight as close to the bike as possible. I’m considering the Giant loop system for my AT. The original rear grab bar is probably heavy but it’s easily removed unlike the one on the AT which requires removing side panels & undertray. Rear spring rate is ridiculously soft so uprated spring is on order. Hope that helps
Hi, yes it’s aluminium & an optional extra from Honda. If it was my bike I’d have got either the HEED pan & lower bars or the SW motech one. They’re stronger, I think cheaper & also available in black. Honda only do silver.
Hi, it’s the Honda one… it’s actually quite sturdy for a branded skid plate. Only downside is it only comes in silver as do the lower bars that you need to fit it. We’re having them powder coated black soon
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Thanks mate. My rack just arrived today and I wanted to see if someone else has already been there done that. Your video is very helpful and saved me cutting wires.
That’s great to know, thank you for the feedback 😊
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Nice one mate,
I have those bags and am upgrading bikes soon to a transalp...helps me tremendously! Good on you.
Thank you, much appreciated. It’s a great bike, really fun to ride. Just make sure to up the rear preload 2 clicks to number 4 & then 4-5 rotations up on the front preload. It transforms the bike & makes it much better. On the standard settings the bike can easily fall over because it’s so upright due to the sag.
Thanks mate, after watching your vids, I have done that...am at 4 clicks.
I actually had an issue of torquing the top plastic spacers with bolts to the recommended 27nm as per givi manual. Has squashed the plastic spacers heaps and deformed them. Have contacted givi for answers. @toejamtimmy4402
@@tremorflow3614 sorry to hear that about the spacers… I did torque them up, I just tightened them up by judgement. I’m sure GIVI will send you some more spacers… let us know what happens
@toejamtimmy4402 thanks mate for confirming, I assume typo and you mean didn't? Just to confirm please
@@tremorflow3614 lol sorry, yeah was supposed to say didn’t 🤦♂️
Great review and very informative, thanks!
Thank you, Simon. Much appreciated
What F's me off about pannier racks is that manufacturers almost always make the frames wider than they need to be. Clearly, the design brief is to make frames that clear the original fittings (side panels, exhaust etc.) and provide sufficient clearance for pillion's legs, but plenty of folk will use the TA for solo touring....a single seat and pillion-rack conversion would be a nice addition, similar to the ones you can get for Beemers and some Triumphs (if memory serves)...saves hanging more weight beyond the rear axle. I can see the new TA in my future....had the original XLV600, and now ride a CB 500 X. Yet to test ride, but looks promising.
Very good advice. It is the same system I think with sw motech ! Thank you
I just bought these pannier rails for my Transalp. Like you I didn’t want to mess about remounting the indicators. So just before I started stripping the bike down I found your video. Thanks a lot for saving me an hour and a half of faffing about!
I also like the look of your canyon bags….I think I’ll retire my cheap (but decent) Lomo panniers and get a set of these GIVI Canyon bags….so handy to clip on and off. Like you I don’t like hard panniers
Thank you, much appreciated. It’s always nice to know when a video has been of help. I did a review on the canyon 720’s… very good bags. Expensive (as is all luggage) but well worth the money.
Great video,done exactly the same as you 👍
Thank you
Why the lower bracket fitting not attached to the frame as in AT ? Because in TA frame goes as one piece (no rear sub-frame) - if destroyed the bike will be totaled - the rack have to be flexible in that case.
I can't seem to find that Givi Monokey rack system here in the US for the Transalp. I like those Givi Canyon bags, but can't seem to find the rack to mount them onto.
Givi claims the rear bracket needs to be drilled through because of the rapid release system you can add-on. That thing actually stays bolted once the racks are gone using the release system.
I didn’t know there was a quick release system for the bars… might look into it. Thanks for the info & for watching 👍
Thanks for video i want add GRT709 bags i hope well ok.
Sorry for the late response. Yes they will fit but you may have to use the indicator brackets. They’re good bags though.
Enjoy!
I just bought these along with givi alaska 36. I have to check if these small bags hide the turnlights 😮
Btw. Thanks! Very useful video
So did you tried it? I have the same bags and looking for info!
@george3021 yes hides the lights a little, but I didn't have the job of changing the register as you see in the video
@@cueclub4513 Guess its not much of a problem if it hides it a little. Dont want to alter the bike just for occasional bag fitment
@george3021 Yes that's whyI didn't change it. today I can buy GIVI and in the future another brand. I prefer not to change anything on the motorcycle.
Good Video
In regard to your Heed upper bars, do they provide full protection for a parking lot drop?
The reason I ask is I would like to try and keep the accessory weight to a minimum, and as I don't plan on doing much more than dirt roads am going to try and avoid buying a skid plate, and from what I can see all the skid plates on the market right now require a lower crash bar. I am hoping that a super light skid plate comes out that doesn't require a lower bar.
Sorry for the late response.
My wife has dropped the bike twice since the bars were fitted & the only damage was a bent front brake lever & light scratch on the Heed bars that I blended out with matte black anti rust spray paint. The standard Honda hand guards are useless in a drop, they just lift up & allow the levers to hit the floor. She now has barkbusters so problem solved.
I would definitely recommend a sump guard, the way the sump is shaped even an average sized stone on a tarmac road could easily damage it if it flicks up from the front wheel. It may be a while until someone designs a bar less sump guard so I’d get one asap. The added weight is low down so won’t really affect handling or lifting the bike after a drop.
Hope that helps & thanks for watching 👍
Hi, SW Motech engine guard doesn't need lower crash bars to be installed.
@@TheBl4zon it also looks better than the standard Honda version, offers more protection & is available in black. I tried to convince my wife to get it but she wanted the Honda one & likes the contrast.
@@toejamtimmy4402I prefer the OEM crash bars on my Tricolour XL750 over the ones from SW Motech. Do you think it provides less protection due to its thinner aluminum? In practice, I've found that the OEM with lower crash bars offers more protection than SW Motech. I've seen pictures where a similar skid plate as SW Motech bent after a crash, causing a hole in the engine cover.
Hepco & Becker skid plate is nice alternative to the OEM, looks solid.
@@TheBl4zon now you mention it, it may have been the HB I was thinking of… it’s been a while since I looked at them. I haven’t seen any crash testing of any of the pans but generally aftermarket provides better protection than standard items, however there’s always a few exceptions. For what we use the bike for the standard pan is more than enough protection. I just wish Honda offered a black version
I heard that the passenger grab bars weigh 3kms. A lot of weight.
Do you think the racks would help for big rack less bags too? I heard the handles get in the way otherwise.
I hear a lot but don’t get my bike until the 30th in the US so it’s all guess work.
Hi. The racks would help keep wrap over bags away from the body work but personally if I was going to use that type of system I’d remove the racks & put clear 3m film or decals to protect the paint just to keep the weight as close to the bike as possible. I’m considering the Giant loop system for my AT.
The original rear grab bar is probably heavy but it’s easily removed unlike the one on the AT which requires removing side panels & undertray.
Rear spring rate is ridiculously soft so uprated spring is on order.
Hope that helps
@@toejamtimmy4402 that is a good idea, I need three strong attachment points for the tie-downs so I need to fund a rack to replace the mega-bars.
Hello
Is the protection under the engine made of aluminum?
Is it original from Honda?
Thanks
Hi, yes it’s aluminium & an optional extra from Honda. If it was my bike I’d have got either the HEED pan & lower bars or the SW motech one. They’re stronger, I think cheaper & also available in black. Honda only do silver.
Infelizmente nao temos ainda no Brasil
I’m sure it won’t be long. Worth the wait. 🇧🇷 ❤️
Hi, what is the part number of that side racks?
best regards Solo Rider!
Hi, the part number is PLO1201MK
@@toejamtimmy4402 tks 👍🤙
Where did you get your skid plate?
Hi, it’s the Honda one… it’s actually quite sturdy for a branded skid plate. Only downside is it only comes in silver as do the lower bars that you need to fit it. We’re having them powder coated black soon
Can you share the link for this givi part number ?
Hi. PLO1201MK is the part number. 👍