Buddy Top Case

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:33 pm

I read here that there might be some "issues" with the Buddy top case. As I have not yet purchased one, can some of you tell me of your experiences with them? I'm looking for comments both ways. Perhaps some of the problems, if any, can be overcome. Fire away!

Thanks,
Dennis

Post by **ericalm** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:19 pm

The original Buddy top cases were pretty poor quality and seemed rushed to market. The ones currently sold are better, but maybe not the best you could do. Givi certainly makes some of the sturdiest boxes around (in a variety of sizes, with lighting kits available), but they're more expensive and not color-matched.

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:35 pm

ericalm wrote:The original Buddy top cases were pretty poor quality and seemed rushed to market. The ones currently sold are better, but maybe not the best you could do. Givi certainly makes some of the sturdiest boxes around (in a variety of sizes, with lighting kits available), but they're more expensive and not color-matched.

Good to hear that the quality is some better than before. Color match is the biggy. That's why I want to find out about them. I could buy the Givi but just would prefer the color match.

Dennis

Post by **ericalm** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:10 am

Well... FWIW, a decent auto paint shop can color match just about anything. Of course, then cost becomes a bigger factor... don't know what it would be to do a top case.

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:32 am

What color Buddy do you have?

Some of the Givi's have the top lid of the top case that can be bought in different colors. But are the basic colors: red, silver, blue, etc
The bottom base is black.

Assume you don't have a black Buddy?

Givi is quality