How To Guide :- Givi Top Box, Lid Removal !

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Nice job Del, i have an old Givi top box with a cracked lid that I bodge repaired about 30 years ago. You have given me an idea to revisit and make it look presentable enough to use. Cheers! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to be of an inspiration... enjoy your project mate!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks Del, it's added to my ever increasing list! 😀👍

[@rolandjones8323]

Just like to say I’ve just started riding again with a XVS 950 and your videos have given me inspiration to work on my bike I’ve watched hours and hours of you videos and they are brilliant thank you so much 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Great to hear that Roland, welcome back to riding and the Bolt is a fantastic bike so you should have lots of fun with it... ride safe!

[@rickrogers2649]

LOL When I saw the title of this video I thought now I will finally know how to pronounce Givi after owning a set of their panniers for years. If anyone knows the right pronunciation it's got to be Del. Now I know the truth....NOBODY knows how to pronounce Givi. 😁😄🤣😂😆 Great tips on gently removing the top box lid. Many thanks Del and Penny. Peace and good health to you both. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Well i can help if you like.. i made the reference to there being difference of opinion on it becasue it's pronounced both ways depending on who you speak to... But if you want to be purist about it.. The company is Italian, and in Italy it's pronounced "Jeevy"... so now you know..! Have a peaceful and happy Sunday.. take care and stay safe...D&Pxx

[@rickrogers2649]

@@Moonfleet41 I knew I could count on you. And just for the record I've been pronouncing it wrong all these years. 😁😄😂

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Everyday is a school day with you Del nice one

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Andy, glad you enjoyed it.

[@commandmodule6278]

before reinstalling mine, plans to “beef up” the hinge with some 2-part epoxy. Thoughts?

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

Just what i was looking for, so thanks, just went to take out pins on honda givi panniers for painting and came across this problem, i think i am going to heat up a nial and melt it through then tap out.😮

[@Moonfleet41]

Good plan Richard, seems like a strange design, hope it goes well!

[@mrgari189]

For drilling the hole you can also use a modelling drill if you have one. Kits are about £6

[@jerryokeeffe9886]

That a good tip pal,when plastic get old it can get very easy to break.

[@Moonfleet41]

You said that right!

[@killerdublin]

Brilliant. Simple advice that you wouldn't think of until after you had broken the piece.

[@LS-uv9gg]

Awesome to have a little bit of everything in episodes! Really look forward to watch these, as it is always a treat day for me, thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. always appreciate your kind words of support, and glad you enjoy the videos... havea great wekeend aye. ! D&Px

[@garya3056]

You always find a way, Del! 🏍️👍🏍️

[@Moonfleet41]

I try!

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 😎

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Great vid.. I'm now better equipped to salvage an old top box I've got and make good use of it again. Cheers 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

No problem 👍, glad it could help.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

What a clever way to solve that problem! Have a great weekend, Günter/Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Günter, always good to hear from you.. have a great wekeend sir.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@Moonfleet41 If you need unused Givi topcases, please tell me. I'll ride in the UK once a year. Cheers, Günter

[@colinsharp1314]

Top job del great tip mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@lanehawley4987]

Why not just a hot pin to make a hole?

[@Moonfleet41]

You could do that also..!

[@renzovc]

Great video brother !!! Good to know about these pins !! Love this how to videos brother !!! Keep up the great work stay safe guys cheers from New York !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks! You too brother.. glad you enjoyed the video.. have a wonderful weekend both of you too.

[@Jamcam99]

Great advice and technique.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@pauldavis8421]

Another great very useful video Del ! This what i love about this channel ! All the how to guides ! Have a great weekend mate 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad you approve, enjoy your weekend too!

[@gerardcullen5131]

Hi Del/Penny man you are a fountain of knowledge learning all the time watching your channel cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍

[@motordown7664]

Great video Del. Nice solution. I see a lot of those on Yamaha FJRs. Have a great weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Now you mention it, yep, seen them too, also on Triumphs and Hondas... pretty well respected brand I guess... enjoy your weekend too mate, thank you for your kind support as always, D&Px

[@nickvinten7803]

Nice one 👌👍

[@arnybarmy]

A great tip. Have a good weekend!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, you too mate, soon be Spring aye?!

[@arnybarmy]

True - it's poor at the moment but brighter days soon! @@Moonfleet41

[@andyjrichie6709]

Always a way, great tip, have yourselfs a great weekend

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, you too!

[@tinks43]

Simple & effective 👍🏻 The way I see things, everything is assembled so can be disassembled 🙌🏻 well done both of you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy! 👍. Have a great weekend!

[@howder1951]

Elegant solution in its simplicity!

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I feel personally ATTACKED!! I just LOVE telling people how to pronounce things!!.... But on second thought, your statement that this is why people don't like me may in fact be a game changer for me... Right here, mid-comment.... right now... I VOW to never tell anyone how to pronounce product words again!!... HARK!! a ribbon of pure light has even now shined upon my keyboard as I pledged my troth to more genteel speech!.... Oh yeah, those drill bits with hex bit holder drive adapters around the bit shank would work great for this, and save you some tape, if you got 'em. You could screw a little grub screw into the end that you drilled, if you so chose to do so on your GIVE-EY Top box ( Not Jivv-ey).... Hark! My ray of sunlight turned to darkness!! Oh well.... Enjoy the weekend, D&P!

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha..Gillingham or Gillingham.. i had hoped it would trigger the "glasses bridge pushers", the ones that start statements with "Actually, i think you'll find........lol! Thank you as always for your wonderful support Sir.. have a brilliant weekend and stay safe aye.. D&Pxx

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del& Penny. Excellent how to tutorial mate that one will help a lot of people out for years come. Hope you are both keeping well and it's not to cold and wet over there, it's 41C here to day, this will be week two of this 37C to 41C. I think it's time to come home for a holiday to cool down a bit LOL, have a great weekend and take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, 👍 you know you can go right off people aye..lol.. that's too hot you know.. if we had that here.. there would be a national emergency, schools would close, and everyone would be advised to stay indoors and climb in the fridge for shelter...! Have a great weekend too mate, stay cool and in touch.. D&Px

[@allenhuling598]

Good to catch up on your vids finally, and I'll echo what others have said about the continued increase in quality of video work, both in the filming and editing....nice work!! Great tip on the top-box lid removal, and I gotta say that the work done to the Intruder sure prettied her up, tho I will say that it was weird to see parts going back together without the normal complete refurbishment! Hope winter is treating you well....Best to you both!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Allen, we put a lot into the filming and post production, certainly at least a full day into each one sometimers two.. but it's well worth it when its appreciated and recognised.. Take care snd have a great week, and of course, ride safer.. Spring is not far away.

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Reminds me of the video you did on the bandit Del and the upgrade to the rear brake calliper. By drilling through the rear of the casting to drift out the (usually) siezed brake pad pins. An upgrade, I believe you said, and a mod I copied myself that made future servicing a lot easier. Another great tutorial in the bag (sorry, I couldn't resist 😅) All the best, Del and Penny x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I see what you did there... nowt like a pun for a Friday evening! Can't believe you remember those old videos, thank you so much for such wonderful, long term support! D&Px

[@MACK13]

Mint 👌👌👌

[@myz06rocks]

Did something almost identical few years back when I painted the top box for the Pan Euro. I covered the little drilled hole with some JB weld and prepped it. When the pin was replaced after painting, the hole was also gone 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly that mate, it's great when you have a need to paint the box, you can just fill in the hole and make it invisible, but even a little clear silicone would at least keep the moisture out! Have a great weekend and thank you for your support as always.

[@grosbeakmc]

Hiya Penny and Del... great video! A clear description of how to take the lid of without damaging it - very helpful and really well done! Take care, dear friends... be well and ride safe!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly, we're glad you approve, seems a simple way to do it without damaging it! Enjoy you weekend there, and thanks for your support, D&Px

[@loddude5706]

Neat job Sir . . . though I do know of at least one idiot that thought you meant to use 'The Handrill of Alcatraz' & eventually thread a tiny hole in the pin & then yank it out with a long slidey-thumper : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Everybody needs a slidey thumper on a Friday night...ooer.!

[@loddude5706]

"Bring out the bucket of soapy frogs!"