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john grinsel

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Tested--my Givi E-46 box
« on: February 22, 2019, 06:08:18 PM »
Test rode Xtown 300i with my long serving Givi E-46 bolted solid to rear wing with Givi plate.....rack they furnished just did not work.... and I never need//use detachable box anyway.

The weight and size of box (loaded with dog) did not seem to bother handling....which is plus, as adding weight/maybe air drag behind
rear axle center can be like tying rock to rear of arrow.  Box does not block rear view with stock mirrors.

Next: have removed Puig Touring Windshield as it is too high and has some funny back reflections.  Use it again, have to cut 4-5 inches off top----so I can see over under all conditions.  Stock shield back on, working with Laminar Lip, getting correct and most useful position.....when installed with their pads, I drill and bolt---then it will not fall off.  Maybe it will work right.

Think decision makers in bike industry do not ride or ride enough.  After 10 new maxi-scooters since 1990 and over 400,000 miles, they all needed after market shields for rider to get some sort of long distance comfort.  Problem---you nose is too far from tip of shield.  Honda did market one scooter in European market, 125 with shield mounted on handle bars.

Based on previous Vespa ownership--they can be made buffet free, because you sit close to tip of shield----but for me in US now, current Vespas are way over priced, no dealers, how about spare parts service and questional reliability.... and, oh,8,000 mile belt life!

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Re: Tested--my Givi E-46 box
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2019, 08:37:13 PM »
Might add---Vespa Bars are lower, giving forward lean position----I find Xtown300i bars maybe 2-4 inches too high for all day comfort.

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