My SO says that the cushion on the givi back rest is too high to give proper
support. We've made a supplement out of foam rubber to help. But still not a
good as the corbin.
Jason
Mike Coan wrote:
> we have a original Corbin back rest that we can part with. if you use the
> GIVI bags, I can not find a way to mount the top case and still use the
> backrest. the top case does the job if you add a cushion to it.
>
> Mike Coan
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
> Of Roberto Alonso
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 5:14 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Corbin Backrest
>
> > If you are ever going to
> > get a GIVI or equivalent topcase then skip it, it
> > won't fit with the bag in place. It was a neccesity
> > for my passenger and has no equal IMHO...
> > FL Kev
>
> Actually, if you do use / plan to use a Givi topcase, get its own-brand
> backrest that will screw right into the lid. There are two different models,
> a thin tall one and a short thick one. I have both, and different passengers
> prefer one or the other. They are very inexpensive, quite cushy but not
> soft, made of some kind of rubbery compound that will take rain, heat, or
> whatever. They also sit way higher than the Corbin one so are more comfy
> under heavy acceleration. With my lady, the main contact point is about bra
> strap height (yes, I know, SA's). Let me know if you'd like to see a pic.
> No, I mean a pic of the backrest, not of the lady in her bra.
>
> I believe some kind of backrest / top case or whatever is in order if you
> ride two-up a lot. One thing is knowing when you are about to accelerate
> heavily (and having a grip on the bars), and a completely different one is
> being back there completely unaware. Good for you if you can ride all day
> holding on to dear life using the passenger handles, but I'll pass on that.
> I don't want to dump my passenger in the middle of the road, and don't like
> her to hug me to stay on. Er, not while on the bike, at least. Well you know
> what I mean, don't you?. Uh, see you, I better go for a cold shower now...
> ;-)
>
> Roberto, laying an easy one for the SA's.
