[greywolf]

Everybody overloads their bags. Givi's official ratings say the E52's can only handle their own weight for example. Make sure to limit top case load weight as much as possible as it is farthest from the center of gravity and you don't want the tail wagging the dog. I just use mine to handle riding gear as it is low density and top box access is easier when grabbing stuff like rain gear and jacket liners. Also keep your speed down below 80-85mph.

 

[SeattleStromGuy]

weight

I have the givi trekker on the back of my Wee and I carry everything from my 15" laptop to a full load of grocieries, from my riding gear to 24 packs of...beverages. I haven't had any major issues yet but it is noticable during slow steep turns and windy conditions. For extra reassurance I did get the adventure moto givi mount since it's made of metal and very sturdy. Might be somthing worth checking out.

 

[griffin800]

packing

What GW said, heavy stuff goes down low, ie: saddlebags, big bulky light stuff goes in the trunk.

Bill H.

 

[rconti]

The 55L has a 10kg weight capacity (22lb). I carry that same load (13" laptop, lunch, gym clothes, etc etc) in my 3kg-rated case.

 

[Philip Kuntz]

I have the JC Whitney 46L (large) topcase, and have carried (7) 2 liter bottles of soda in it. I have been abusing it like this for 2 years with no adverse effects.

 

[greywolf]

Go to Givi.it and choose language at the top of the page to switch to English. Givi used to have different weight limits posted for each case. The E52's was the same as the empty case which was hilarious. You could carry the E52 but put nothing in it. Now it looks like they are posting 10kg for every case. Suzuki posts a 10kg limit for the luggage rack so you'd have to subtract the weight of the case and mount from that. Like I said, nobody follows the weight reccomendations. Just do your best to keep the weight low and forward. A tank bag sits right on top of the center of mass so is a good place for denser stuff if the bag can be well anchored.