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Offline injundave

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Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« on: January 03, 2015, 09:25:43 PM »
I recently bought a Givi E50 Maxia top box. It was second-hand when I bought it. It came fitted with an accessory back rest which is slightly damaged. Does anyone have one surplus to requirements or know of something I may be able to repair it with? It seems to be made of high density rubber foam.



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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2015, 10:24:22 PM »
Can't you just glue some vinyl on it nice and tight?
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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2015, 10:58:56 PM »
Couldn't you go to the Givi USA web site or ebay and get a replacement?
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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2015, 01:45:58 AM »
Apparently the one I need is an E83N, which has been discontinued. I'm not sure about the stretched vinyl idea but there is an auto-upholsterer nearby and I will consult him, but I would prefer the genuine article if I can find one.
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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2015, 08:12:35 AM »
I assume it has a type of backing plate where it screws into the box. I would bring it to an upholstery shop and have them cut away the tore up foam, replace it with new foam and fashion a vinyl cover to match your saddle.  This is what is usually done by custom saddle people like Russell and Mayer.
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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2015, 08:23:56 AM »
Apparently the one I need is an E83N, which has been discontinued. I'm not sure about the stretched vinyl idea but there is an auto-upholsterer nearby and I will consult him, but I would prefer the genuine article if I can find one.

When you see the price of the simple block of foam, you will take it to the upholsterer.
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Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2015, 05:42:45 PM »
A couple of coats or GE Silicone seal should make a serviceable repair. And if you're good it can look okay.

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