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#1 | Givi and Shad datum

Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:43 pm

I inherited some Shad pannier rails when I got my bike second hand which I took off the bike but kept. I have always used a Givi top box over numerous bikes. I now want to add panniers. Owning the Shad rails it is most cost effective to get some Shad panniers. Does anyone use Shad and Givi combo, and is it possible to harmonise the locks across both. I would strongly assume not, but just want to eliminate any faint possibility.

I could switch to a Shad top box, that would be cheaper than buying new Givi racks, but their load rating is much lower and they seem to have a convoluted mounting system involving a metal plate and a plastic plate. Whereas Givi has a rock solid single plate.

A minor inconvenience to have two keys on the rare occasion I would have all on the bike I suppose.

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#2 | RE: Givi and Shad datum

Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:57 pm

one thing to bear in mind, Givi only make side rails to fit the RS in the V format so you cannot use standard Monokey cases. The V boxes come in 2 sizes

I have been using Givi cases since the 1990s and I have a collection of standard Monokey boxes. To use the standard boxes on the R1200RS I have bought SW Motech Evo Quick release rails. These can take adapter kits to suit most other makes of pannier. I use top loading E21 side cases and an E45 as a topbox. The topbox is mounted using the Givi aluminium adapter plate. I bought a set of 3 locks so all of the boxes use a single key.

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#3 | RE: Givi and Shad datum

Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:58 pm

Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #1
Does anyone use Shad and Givi combo, and is it possible to harmonise the locks across both. I would strongly assume not

I remember coming across the following clip a while ago...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hXTpg29fHMI
... showing a Givi box rekeyed with a BMW key (Shad being the manufacturer of BMW kit, I believe).

I have to say the clip is singularly unhelpful, giving no idea how it's been achieved... but I guess at least the answer to your question is 'yes'?!

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#4 | RE: Givi and Shad datum

Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:00 pm (Last edited: Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:06 pm)

Wessie, have seen your set up in other threads, it is a good one. I have considered it, the E22 panniers are very cheap so with Evo racks it is actually not that much more than buying a pair of Shad SH35 panniers.

Freddy, it may be possible then, will probably go for it and see if it is possible.

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