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Givi Maxia trunk and handling

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Made an observation I'll share for what it's worth or perhaps it's been mentioned before. I have a Givi Maxia trunk that came with my 06 Connie. At higher speeds (freeway/highway) I noticed the rear end seemed kind of 'loose' and tried different suspension settings, etc. to no avail. Then, I tried a trip this past weekend without the trunk on - what a difference! The bike handled like a dream! Live and learn!
 
I had a trunk on my C10 and sold it with the bike. For some reason, I just can't bring myself to put one on my ZZR1200. I've had it 18 months now and just put on a used set of Givi 41L Monokey bags and tail trunk mounting plate (required for the bags for stability). I rode in the mountains with the bags on the bike and full of stuff, and it handled ok but not really responsive. Taking them off made a huge difference and enabled me to ride with more confidence. The bike can be a 'beast of burden" to get to the destination, then take the bags off and sport about without them. How big is the Maxima trunk? David in Jax COG# 7898 NE FL AAD & COG Vendor www.dreamjobresumes.com preparing resumes for COG members and friends I ride a KAWASAKI ZZR1200 - Euro http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/ZZR1200.htm US http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/2002_kawasaki_zzr1200/index.html
 
Maxima trunk is 52 litres approx 17Wx15Lx12H - pretty big. I think it must interfere with the wind flow coming over the bike as it is a problem whether empty or full.
 
In my experience anything that adds or changes airflow can cause some handling changes. That includes things like: the windshield (larger/smaller), trunks/luggage, passenger. I notice the difference you mentioned when I put on my 50l Givi too. Greg H from Mass, Connie Droppers Anonymous Awards Dude COG# 7010,a Tracey CDA 120 (2.0) 99 Connie "Herrin Christabelle", 05 Ninja 250
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Same here, I have a Givi also (not sure what size) and noticed the same change in handeling with the trunk on. I only put it on when I know I'm going to use it. Joe 1968 Honda 160 Scrambler, Sold / 1979 Kawasaki SR 650, Traded in for next one, 1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 Z1R Turbo / 1986 Kawasaki ZX 1000R Ninja / 1999 Kawasaki Concours COG memb# 8645
 
Stick 50-100lbs in it, you can catch air under the rear tire shifting into 3rd. (you should see what 200lbs does :gasp: ) http://millerized.com/pegs I'll be in the garage
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