"When I called my local Givi dealer I was told that soft sling over side luggage dont work with the XTX"

-It works...(Tubular side-case holder)

Do you mean it only fits with the tubular side case holder?

yes...

So when you take the bags off you still have the ugly tubular frame there!

Removable Luggage Rails
 

Try this web site
http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/SW_Motech_Luggage_Systems.html
BykeBitz On-Line > Luggage Systems > SW Motech Luggage Systems
http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/packsystem.gif
What is SW Motech
The SW Motech luggage system represents a new evolution of the Motorcycle luggage market.
SW Motech luggage systems are characterized by their inconspicuous, optically subtle design and are compatible with all major brands of hard luggage including: Givi, Kappa, Hepco & Becker and more.
The Alu-rack top rack can be used either alone or in combination with the Quick-lock side carriers.
Both the Quick-lock top case adaptor plate and Quick-lock side carriers can be quickly mounted on or removed from the bike using Quick-lock fasteners.

That was at the top of my list too... still not cheap though :sad1:

I bit the bullet and got a full system for my XT - I need to take a lot of stuff to work on a daily basis. I looked at the SW Motech stuff but as I already had the Givi top rack and box I was not sure if they would fit together. It would be cool to be able to remove it but as I use the stuff daily I don't really mind.

I chose the Kappa tubular side racks and Kappa 40l panniers - total cost was approx �280 (Rack �80 and panniers �200 - Givi system would have cost about �350 and they are made in the same factory!)

It does make the bike look a little wierd but I don't care about that. I think someone said "would you do this to a Porsche?". Well, delusions of granduer aside, the XT is NOT a Porsche! For me, it's a daily workhorse and now I have a very competant overland tourer.

Edit: You can get the thinner boxes from Givi and Kappa (about �100 and �90) which are 21l ones, they are hald the thickness and might make the bike keep it's slim tail section. I have to be mindfull that I now can't filter as much as previously and take it easy in car parks but horses for courses!

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Rightrack.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o...ftallboxes.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o...nthighshot.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o...Rearedited.jpg

Totally agree
 

I've got the Hepco Becker rails and Gobi Panniers (pics somewhere on this site). My bike needs to be able to perform dual roles, fun and a work-horse when I go off to North Wales with all my mountaineering gear etc.... I did try throwovers which scratched the plastic exhaust guards and could potentially melt if they came into contact with the silencers. You pay's you're money and takes you're choice! Depends on how important the cosmetic appearance of the machine is to people I suppose, personally I'm not fussed that's why I got the 'R'.

Did you have the H B guard rails on at the time? I dont really have a problem with melting cos I've got the CCC cans, but I wouldnt want to scratch them :018:

I don't mind the tubes. Surely they act as a bit of protection too, like crash bars for the back end?