Givi Quick Release Side Mounts and Givi Top case rack Nightmare
Apparently the Italians think every motorcyclist has an engineering degree and a machine shop at their disposal. I just spent the day trying to install the Givi side case mounts and the top case mount on a 2013 Ninja 1000. I've owned the SW-Motech Quick Release Side case Racks on a ZZR1200 and loved them. Easy on and off and easy to install. The SW-Motech side cases set-up is out of stock most places so I went with the Givi. I wanted a top case too so actually, it was my only option.
To make a long story short, The top case mount was only a medium pain in the arse due to removing the tail piece. I still don't have the side case racks installed because I can't get them to reach the foot peg mount on either side of the bike. I need help bending the brackets into position as they are about a 1/4 of an inch off. Once I get them connected, there is no possible way I'll be able to do a quick release on this stupid set-up.
Unless you really need a top case, stay far, far away from the Givi mounts.