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New 2022 -x Owner

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I put these givi pannier racks on mine:

Along with these cases (they are givi cases, marked segway... I changed to kawi markings😉👍🏻 pretty happy with the setup.

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Man, those Givi E-21 cases are SO tempting! But I already have a set of Givi E-22 cases, along with a nice pair of Nelson Rigg soft bags, so I really shouldn't spend the money...

FWIW, I had a set of those E-21's on my old 2006 Kawasaki EX500, for most of my ownership, then also used those same cases on my Suzuki V-Strom 650 for several years afterward. They are made out of a heavier, more flexible (and durable) plastic than the current E-22 cases. I had several tip-overs on both sides, on both bikes, and the E-21 cases only suffered some cosmetic scuffing on the lower corners.

The E-22's seem to be more brittle. I misjudged a narrow opening between two barricades, on the V-Strom and just clipped the front edge of the right side case; it cracked, although I was able to repair it with some epoxy and duct tape. The slight bit of added capacity and molded-in handles are a little nicer, especially if your riding two-up, but those E-21 cases are still a very good (and economical!) choice.
 
I really like my Givi 22 cases but switch to Nelson Rigg SE-3050 soft bags depending on use/terrain.

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@Sock Puppet, I have the same Nelson Rigg soft bags, but haven't ridden anywhere with them yet. Do you use those backers, when you have yours on? Also, do you use the internal stiffeners all the time, with those?