saddlebags Givi vs Nelson Rigg

[FastAndLight]

I'm looking at a set of saddlebags for my Monster and my Daytona 675 (one set of bags, move depending on which bike isn't running).

I was looking at the Nelson Rigg CL-950 here:
http://www.newenough.com/parts/luggage/saddlebags_/nelson_rigg/cl950_deluxe_motorcycle_saddlebags.html

And the Givi T449:
http://www.motostrano.com/git4sa.html

The Givi's are bigger, but I think both will be more than adequate for my needs.  On the Daytona everything is stock, but on the Monster I have the Zard dual setup with one pipe on each side.  Nelson Rigg sells a heat shield cover that I was going to get regardless.  Does anyone have any experience with either of these bags?  Really I just want something that is going to be safe and stable on either bike. 

Thanks.

[dankatz]

Don't have specific experience with these bags, but I'll offer my opinion anyway. Nelson Rigg is a top notch company that stands by its products and is known for their soft bags. Givi is better known for their hard luggage. I don't know what Givi's warranty is on softbags - Nelson Rigg's is amazing. As much as I like Italian...I would go with Nelson Rigg.

[FastAndLight]

Thanks.  Yesterday I bought the Nelson Rigg bags, so it is good to know that they will stand behind them.

I'll let everyone know how it all turns out.

[ducpainter]

Don't have specific experience with these bags, but I'll offer my opinion anyway. Nelson Rigg is a top notch company that stands by its products and is known for their soft bags. Givi is better known for their hard luggage. I don't know what Givi's warranty is on softbags - Nelson Rigg's is amazing. As much as I like Italian...I would go with Nelson Rigg.

+1

I've had a Nelson Rigg tank bag for 10 years and other than the color fading the bag is still solid and water tight.