Ron15S10
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I've purchased from these guys in the past. They do deliver but I found out that they primarily ship via FedEx and I had to pay customs fees. I purchased $400+ of Givi stuff and ended up paying ~ $65 in fees.cory1848 said:
Givi Trekker Outback side cases
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JRE
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Don't pay the fees - there is a thread about that on the advrider forum (should come up via Google). The bottom line is, the products are exempt from customs fees.Ron15S10 said:
This might be the thread I am thinking about - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=998276&page=2
Ron15S10
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Good to know. I fought it for the longest with FedEx and lost the battle after they threatened collection/credit reporting, etc.
cory1848
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I have read that about the customs fees and fighting it. Keeping that in mind.
pooh and xtine
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Other Forum readers may like to know that in the UK (and elsewhere in Europe, I believe) the 2014 onwards XT1200Z model doesn't come with the pillion grab rails, which means that none of the Givi pannier rails fit, even though Givi's website states that they do. I purchased the PL2119 pannier frames in November and I'm still waiting for the UK Givi importers to come up with a solution so that I can fit the rails to my bike.
Looking at the fittings for other luggage manufacturers, only Hepco & Becker seem to make pannier frames to fit both the XT1200Z and the XT1200ZE, by providing bigger spacers for the Z model without the grab rails. Yamaha list spacers as an accessory that you have to buy for the XT1200Z if you want to fit the factory pannier supports, but I don't know whether these would work for the Givi (or other manufacturers') pannier rails.
Looking at the fittings for other luggage manufacturers, only Hepco & Becker seem to make pannier frames to fit both the XT1200Z and the XT1200ZE, by providing bigger spacers for the Z model without the grab rails. Yamaha list spacers as an accessory that you have to buy for the XT1200Z if you want to fit the factory pannier supports, but I don't know whether these would work for the Givi (or other manufacturers') pannier rails.
npj1966
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I would be very interested to see your installation pics....
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cory1848
Member
After 3 weeks my cases finally shipped. I guess they meant 3 weeks instead of 4-5 days....smh.
Shipping details only list one case with the dimensions and weight matching one case. Emailed them back and they assured me both cases are in that shipment. We shall see if both arrive.
Shipping details only list one case with the dimensions and weight matching one case. Emailed them back and they assured me both cases are in that shipment. We shall see if both arrive.
npj1966
Member
V35A, Did you get the 37 liter cases there? interested in seeing if you like the space they give you ...
NPJ
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Yes, they are the 37L cases. I used them on another bike and they provide more than enough space for my needs. These cases are also extremely easy to attach/detach, so very easy to take them into the hotel when traveling, or off the bike when not needed.
AwesomeUsername
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Here's my '13 Grey with black. (Sorry I'm late to the party and ignore the cluttered garage)JRE said:
npj1966
Member
Went forward with this set up on my 2012. Bought the case mount from Revzilla as the price was right and free shipping. gonna hit Motostorm.it for a 37L-48L back cases and liner bags soon 790 includes shipping.
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AwesomeUsername
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Yeah. I didn't feel like trusting international shipping/company/customs etc... I ordered everything off of Revzilla including the liner bags. I staggered it though so I could use the 20-30 zilla cash for each purchase.npj1966 said:
cory1848
Member
My cases arrived on Monday. Installed last night and all is well. Very happy with them. Though I am wondering if I should have went with the 37/48 combo. The 37 on the right side is tighter to the bike than I expected. I didnt like the 33/46 combo of the Trekkers when I have those as they felt too wide. The Outbacks seem more narrow. I do wish they were asymmetrical racks though. Total cost $666 shipped from Italy for the pair of black 37L, and $162 for the rack from Revzilla. The rack was on clearance and it was a blem due to a small scratch on the mounting point.
Happy over all.
Happy over all.
cory1848
Member
And today I get a customs bill from FedEx. Should be fun fighting this one....
robe
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I called that phone number find on FedEx document and they signed it off (but I have diplomatic status so no taxes and customs for me ::012:: ::012:: ::012:cory1848 said:
cory1848
Member
Filled out form to dispute it. Will fax it in tomorrow. Including the Harmonized Tariff Schedule that shows that Motorcycle accessories are free from taxes. Fax and wait.
HeliMoto
Member
Very anxious to hear how this plays out !
npj1966
Member
Update on my Venture.... ordered a pair of 37L Outbacks for sidecases and the 42L topcase from Motostorm IT. Just under $1000 USD includes shipping. Ordered 2Feb15 (4-5 day backorder) and they shipped on 11Feb15. As of this morning, the packages just left Memphis, TN. WOOOhooo!!! FedEx did call me yesterday to verify that I was expecting a shipment from Italy... hmmmm. Will update when they arrive...npj1966 said:
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