People who are satisfied with the Buddy Topcase?

MNBuddy · Post by **MNBuddy** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:05 pm

I only want to hear from people who bought and are satisfied or happy with the color matched Buddy topcase!

I have not had an opportunity to see one of these topcases in person but I would really like to hear your thoughts if you are ok with the topcase. (I want some input prior to making the 25 mile trip to my dealer).

I have seen all the negative remarks and at least one horror story about the topcase so I know they aren't perfect but I do like the idea of the color matching vs. custom painting.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:33 pm

I am satisfied with my topcase. The color really matches my Buddy. That's about the only positive thing I can say about it though. Well, that and it does have this feature called "lock"...

GatsbyGirl · Post by **GatsbyGirl** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:42 pm

It may be helpful for you if someone could post pictures of their Buddy topcase -- close-ups, the inside, etc.

Anyone want to volunteer?

Unfortunately, I'm one of the people who took one look and said, "Not worth it for a quarter of the price." I think I'm going to wait a while longer and see if Genuine follows through with color-matching the better quality ones:

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germ · Post by **germ** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:21 pm

crap. saw it in the store and passed.

big calm · Post by **big calm** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:32 am

I dig my top case....
I've put it to good use....
I carry all kinds of fun stuff in my top case....

brat · Post by **brat** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:23 pm

My local shop does not like the quality of the materials used. He said it was too thin. And after hearing about someone case coming open on the RR tracks, I got a Givi case. E30

http://www.giviusa.com/caschi_borse_bau ... 98&lang=en

So far I like it. I do wish it matched the paint, but my helmet fits in it and it would not fit in the Buddy topcase.

So, IMHO, get the buddy topcase if you are not looking to store your helmet or carry anything of size, weight or vaule. It really looks great on the bike. But if you want a topcase you will be able to use, look at the E30. Not too big and I am sure you could get it painted.

Susan

scootie · Post by **scootie** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:45 pm

another Susan casting her vote for the Givi E30N... I have an older Vespa topcase very similar to the Buddy topcase and the locking mechanism isn't very good....., not much storage space, either. Plus once it is mounted it is a PITA to remove.

I 've had the Givi for over 3 years. First on my Yamaha Vino 50 --I painted it metallic red to match my scooter.
After I sold that scooter, I removed the paint and paiinted it a gloss black to cover up some scuff marks and it's now on my Vino 125. I love the fact it is easily removable and can hold a lot of grocereis and ff helmet if you want.

Get some matching paint and paint the Givi to match your Buddy---also imho black goes with everything

So Givi topcase = less money, better quality & easily removable = no brainer

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:33 pm

scootie wrote: Get some matching paint and paint the Givi to match your Buddy---also imho black goes with everything

That's why I bought a black Buddy!

ECS