What Givi parts do I need?

[DJP]

Hello,

I have just bought a Honda Forza 350 with a OEM top box on it.

Basically it's broken from the terrible roads around here in the UK.

My question is can I adapt my Honda mount that is currently on the bike or do I need to remove and replace with an entire Givi system?

First bike and have never bought any moto parts before so any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Waldorf]

I think it unlikely the Honda plate can be adapted to take a Givi box.
In any case, I'd get the proper Givi mount.
I have a Monokey V56 Givi box and have come to the conclusion it's a bit heavy for me to deal with now; it raises the CoG on my Forza 350.
I might have been better buying a Monolock box.
Doubtless, other riders here will have opinions based on experience.
Hang on before doing anything to hear from them, too.

Incidentally, I have a Shad box on my Honda Vision 110.
It's a good box and cheaper and lighter than many of the Givis.

[DJP]

Thank you

[PhilD]

From past experience, take a good look at the Honda box, and see if it is made by Givi or Shad.
My Suzuki Burgman has a Givi box which is exactly the same as the Suzuki offering for less.

[Leadfarmer]

What do you mean when you say it’s broken?

I had the smart top box which wouldn’t open after I moved the carrier to change the coolant

The operating cable had come adrift, my dealer fixed it for free

Otherwise, Givi do a E251 universal mounting plate that can be fitted to almost any carrier

[DJP]

Thanks both. Unfortunately one of the lugs on the actual box has snapped off after hitting a pothole.

I will take a look at it today and see if I can see any manufacturer logos!.

If it is made by Givi or Shad would that mean that either brand should slot straight on or is it not that simple?!

[scootabout]

I have a selection of Honda boxes, as I always take them off and fit Givi boxes that I have. If you just want another box, pm me and I'll see if I can help

If you're going down the Givi route, note that the earlier models use different fittings. You will struggle to just attach the Givi plate directly to the Honda rack (was this deliberate on Honda's part?) The 2023 onwards model is MUCH easier to fit (it uses the same rack fittings). The Givi boxes are better shape, I've got a Givi B45+ on the Forza, and a selection of others in the garage.

[MrGrumpy]

What do you mean when you say it’s broken?

I had the smart top box which wouldn’t open after I moved the carrier to change the coolant

The operating cable had come adrift, my dealer fixed it for free

Otherwise, Givi do a E251 universal mounting plate that can be fitted to almost any carrier

Yes, it may be possible to attach the Givi mounting plate to a non-Givi rack, When I lost my Yamaha Tmax mk6 Topbox (Yamaha rack and box - still don't; know how I lost it!), it was possible to attach a Givi mounting plate like that to the Yamaha rack - its just a case of bracketry and bodging (I hasten to add that my local workshop did this not me). Then any Givi monolock box can go onto the plate. That is an advantage of Givi's system, once you have a mounting plate any box of the right type will fit on.

[roadster]

I bought Shad kit TOP H0FR15ST for my ADV350 for £40 on Ebay last year. This was listed as suitable for Forza too but you should down load the fitting instructions on the Shad site. It provided a steel flat plate in two halves and this would accommodate virtually any composite plastic mounting plate although drilling extra holes may be needed. The steel plates are heavy gauge so drilling may be hard work if you are not used to it or don't have the right tools. I change bikes too regularly and have done this quite often.

[Bellman]

Having read the OP’s post saying the OE top box on his Forza 350 is broken due to the terrible roads round here in the UK is frankly ludicrous.. My 15 years old Givi top box is still in better condition than I am 15 years older.