I did the same using nylon/plastic washers and a screw from underneath, but the washers are quite hard and not a long term solution as I think they would damage the case over time.I ran into the same problem 2 years ago. I lost one and then another would pull out when I took the top case off. The rubber degrades and gets sticky with age. I resorted to some old rubber washers and grommets I had laying around. I didn’t want to use glue and surprisingly, an old clay bar has kept things from flying off for 2 seasons so far. Also allowed me to shim/shave them so the box was snug and flush. Here’s a pic of the cobble. The felt pad was the last resort but didn’t try it (water retention?)
The shipping was just as bad 2 years ago when I went looking (dollar was stronger and no tariffs yet), so I decided to use the rubber parts laying around and made it a tight fit. I noticed over time the original rubber stoppers wear out and the top box starts to rattle on them and of course wear them down even faster.
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How many do you need? I have two spares you can have if the postage isn't too pricey out to BC.
I went in a different direction…my existing rubber plugs are kind of gummy and I suspect that’s why they likely lifted out of the Givi plate (lost 3 of the 4 I bought)- I went to Lowe’s and used some FlexSeal silicone to hold them in place. They buffer the trunk nicely and it’s not too tight or too loose. And, if I were to lose one, they’re cheap to replace ($1.98 per pair):
I did this on another Givi plate I have that I have not yet installed on the 2000 ST:
On that plate, it had 2 of the original rubber plugs from Givi that basically fell out (so I have 3 spares, but they likely would need to be siliconed in place). The rubber on the grommets I used is less ‘gummy’ than that of the Givi plugs (and I still may use a little silicone grease on top of them to prevent they from getting dislodged by the plastic underside of the trunk). Sizewise, they’re just about the same diameter (and in the pics, stick up a little more in the back since that recess is a little more shallow than in the front of the plate.
2 would do it.How many do you need? I have two spares you can have if the postage isn't too pricey out to BC.
That looks promising, and as you said, the price is right.I went in a different direction…my existing rubber plugs are kind of gummy and I suspect that’s why they likely lifted out of the Givi plate (lost 3 of the 4 I bought)- I went to Lowe’s and used some FlexSeal silicone to hold them in place. They buffer the trunk nicely and it’s not too tight or too loose. And, if I were to lose one, they’re cheap to replace ($1.98 per pair):
I did this on another Givi plate I have that I have not yet installed on the 2000 ST:
On that plate, it had 2 of the original rubber plugs from Givi that basically fell out (so I have 3 spares, but they likely would need to be siliconed in place). The rubber on the grommets I used is less ‘gummy’ than that of the Givi plugs (and I still may use a little silicone grease on top of them to prevent they from getting dislodged by the plastic underside of the trunk). Sizewise, they’re just about the same diameter (and in the pics, stick up a little more in the back since that recess is a little more shallow than in the front of the plate.
I'll check the postage rate today. If it's less than $5, don't worry about paying for the postage. I'll let you know in my reply to your PM.
Why do some thing it's only available from the manufacturer. Use your imagination and make it work. It may be even better.I was watching this thread a fews weeks ago and wanted to share my solution. I just stumbled on the photos I needed.
I bought my rack used. All of the bumpers had RTV silicone holding them in place, but not very well. I lost a couple, replaced a couple, but found the holes in the plate were too large to securely retain the bumpers without adhesive of some kind.
In addition, riders following me would comment on how much my box rocked back and forth even with bumpers.
I decided to use bumper alternatives like @Sunday Rider and @Erdoc48 . I located some recessed bumpers and corresponding 4mm socket head screws with appropriate washers and nylock nuts.
The OD of the bumper was too large for the recess in the plate, so I passed a screw through the bumper, chucked it into my power drill and used a file to reduce the diameter of the bumper until it fit. Repeat three more times.
These fit great, will never get lost and best of all, they take up the clearance between them and the box, so no more rocking! If the bumpers wear or compress, they're easily sourced locally from the hardware store and cost a fraction of the OEM Givi parts.
I like this solution better than mine- if I happen to start losing my rubber bumpers again, I’ll do it this way- well done!I was watching this thread a fews weeks ago and wanted to share my solution. I just stumbled on the photos I needed.
I bought my rack used. All of the bumpers had RTV silicone holding them in place, but not very well. I lost a couple, replaced a couple, but found the holes in the plate were too large to securely retain the bumpers without adhesive of some kind.
In addition, riders following me would comment on how much my box rocked back and forth even with bumpers.
I decided to use bumper alternatives like @Sunday Rider and @Erdoc48 . I located some recessed bumpers and corresponding 4mm socket head screws with appropriate washers and nylock nuts.
The OD of the bumper was too large for the recess in the plate, so I passed a screw through the bumper, chucked it into my power drill and used a file to reduce the diameter of the bumper until it fit. Repeat three more times.
These fit great, will never get lost and best of all, they take up the clearance between them and the box, so no more rocking! If the bumpers wear or compress, they're easily sourced locally from the hardware store and cost a fraction of the OEM Givi parts.
