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REGIONAL FORUMS => CANADA => Topic started by: Caper#5 on January 01, 2007, 04:14:15 PM

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Caper#5 on January 01, 2007, 04:14:15 PM

I've noticed Givi doesn't have a web site in Canada. For those of you that have one, where did you get it? E-bay?

Thanks

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Desolation Angel on January 02, 2007, 01:36:42 PM

Yep, eBay.  Way cheaper and like new.  Be patient and watch.  You'll be glad you did.

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Caper#5 on January 02, 2007, 02:54:24 PM

Thanks, I'll watch for them. But how do I know what is a cheap price? On the Givi U.S. site they say I have to be a citizen to get a price quote.

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Desolation Angel on January 03, 2007, 04:47:55 PM

Quote from: "Caper#5"

Thanks, I'll watch for them. But how do I know what is a cheap price? On the Givi U.S. site they say I have to be a citizen to get a price quote.

Find seller Midwest Cycle on eBay.  Ask him what he'd charge to get what you want.  Then you'll know a maximum to pay.  

You should be able to beat his price easily eventually.

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Caper#5 on January 03, 2007, 10:31:35 PM

Do they have a web page? I couldn't find them on ebay.

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: pmackie on January 07, 2007, 03:39:06 AM

I bought KAPPA bags. Colour matched for the price of GIVI std black. Pretty similar otherwise. I ordered mine through a dealer, who could order Givi or Kappa. I don't think either sells direct. (in Canada).

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Caper#5 on January 08, 2007, 04:23:04 PM

Went to a dealer a few days ago and priced up the Shad 46L case with back rest and sw-motech rack. Just shy of $500.00. I asked them about Givi, they said they could order it but it would be more expensive. I guess I'll use that as a base price for now and keep looking.

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Bazza on January 13, 2007, 03:29:05 AM

Quote from: "Caper#5"

Went to a dealer a few days ago and priced up the Shad 46L case with back rest and sw-motech rack. Just shy of $500.00. I asked them about Givi, they said they could order it but it would be more expensive. I guess I'll use that as a base price for now and keep looking.

Givi has a Canadian distributer that just sells to dealers & not the general public. I recently priced a topcase at my local Suzuki dealer and found that once you included the exchange & brokerage fees you will pay, there was not a whole lot of difference.

You could try these guys....



http://store.azmusa.com/gimoluandwi.html

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Raphy on May 14, 2007, 04:04:17 PM

Looks like an old thread but i recently found WWW.GIVI.CA

I also had a local guy price out all my GSF650S stuff from Givi (windscreen, engine guards, rack, backrest pad, etc.) - also gave me everyting 20% off. So it seems there is some hope for us Canadians when it comes to givi stuff - outside of ebay.

Just thought i'd throw it out there.

Cheers!

Title: Givi in Canada
Post by: Caper#5 on May 20, 2007, 01:05:01 AM

Thanks Raphy, I actually picked of a Givi top case (V46), back rest and tail light on a recent trip to Calgary. Blackfoot motorsports actually had the case that I wanted in stock. Picked it up packed it full of clothing and souvenir's and took it home on the plane with us, free shipping!!!