which givi wing rack or other to fit the 2011 1250 fa

hello , robin norton here. I am coming out to OZ but am bringing my own givi boxes and need to find out which fitting kit would accomodate my maxi top box and 36 ltre side boxes . hope to have some response .yours Robin

bandit1200sa wrote: hello , robin norton here. I am coming out to OZ but am bringing my own givi boxes and need to find out which fitting kit would accomodate my maxi top box and 36 ltre side boxes . hope to have some response .yours Robin

Hi Robin

The top box rack is Givi FZ539, which you will need to order withthe M5 Monokey plate for the Maxia top box. The side case racks are Givi PL539 for Monokey side cases such as the E36 or E360, or PLX539 if you have the Givi V35 side cases.

The fittings are the same as for the GSF1250 as the bikes are identical at the rear, so don't be put off by a lack of listings for the GSX1250FA.

There are other brands which will do it too, such as SW Motech. Lots of images at www.twistedthrottle.com and most dealers will have the Givi gear which is good kit.

Hello Kewwig, thanks for the reply . I think that I now have the racks sorted for the boxes I am bringing as hold luggage on the flight . All plans in place except the frequency of fuel stations on the roads that are not national highways. I get at the moment around 96 KMP, per uk gallons app. 50 miles and am assuming that the 1250 will be the same taking into account that Australia has a 100 KPM limit and that here in England have 120 KPM. I have just met a group of Aussie bikers from varios states at a m/cycle show in Felixstowe ,Suffolk all on their Aussie bikes and the advice from them was to top on fuel on every occasion. Good advice???.Yours Robin.

Hello Robin. I get around 50-53 mpg (UK gal) when touring at ~ 100-120 kmph for a total range of ~360kms. At those speeds, the last light should flicker with a max of 28kms left in the tank. However, if you leave it to then to plan fuel stops in Oz, you could find yourself pushing the Bandit further than the Wild Hogs had to push their Harleys. I usually work on around 300kms when touring because you'll have been in the saddle for 3+ hours if you haven't stopped for some other reason, and that's plenty for me to be looking for an excuse to stop anyhow. Hope you enjoy the trip.