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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: injundave on January 03, 2015, 09:25:43 PM

Title: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: injundave 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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Title: Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: Wayne Orwig on January 03, 2015, 10:24:22 PM: Can't you just glue some vinyl on it nice and tight?
Title: Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: Scott DeRoss on January 03, 2015, 10:58:56 PM: Couldn't you go to the Givi USA web site or ebay and get a replacement?
Title: Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: injundave 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.
Title: Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: Waltr 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.
Title: Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: Wayne Orwig on January 04, 2015, 08:23:56 AM: Quote from: injundave 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.

When you see the price of the simple block of foam, you will take it to the upholsterer.
Title: Re: Givi Maxia top box, backrest.
Post by: Spuddy 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.

Spuddy