nthdegreeburns
Junior Member
I use my 2007 Yamaha FZ6 for commuting right now. I'd like to eventually tour with it some. Just gotta find time to do it with work, first child, etc.
I've been gearing up for commuting -- a new Nelson Rigg touring tank bag, a Xena X14 disc lock / alarm, Tourmaster riding pants, etc. -- but I want to think dual-use utility for the long haul -- commuting and some touring.
The tank bag is great, but if I also carry in a helmet, it's just a lot to walk into the office with along with my messenger bag. Hence, the growing need for a top case.
Biggest question -- can you order and install a top case without getting all the hardware first for side cases? Or are you going to be re-installing the top case rack when you get the side case hardware later?
BTW -- Thoughts on Top Cases
The top and side cases look like a great option if I want some security over soft saddle and tail bags. However, I'm overwhelmed by the Givi pricing, the variety of SW Motech options you have to decide on to order from Twisted Throttle, and the seemingly terrible Shad website.
Is Twisted Throttle going to be the best place to pick up the racks? If I don't go Givi? And how the heck do you order Shad stuff? Their website is terrible.
I've been gearing up for commuting -- a new Nelson Rigg touring tank bag, a Xena X14 disc lock / alarm, Tourmaster riding pants, etc. -- but I want to think dual-use utility for the long haul -- commuting and some touring.
The tank bag is great, but if I also carry in a helmet, it's just a lot to walk into the office with along with my messenger bag. Hence, the growing need for a top case.
Biggest question -- can you order and install a top case without getting all the hardware first for side cases? Or are you going to be re-installing the top case rack when you get the side case hardware later?
BTW -- Thoughts on Top Cases
The top and side cases look like a great option if I want some security over soft saddle and tail bags. However, I'm overwhelmed by the Givi pricing, the variety of SW Motech options you have to decide on to order from Twisted Throttle, and the seemingly terrible Shad website.
Is Twisted Throttle going to be the best place to pick up the racks? If I don't go Givi? And how the heck do you order Shad stuff? Their website is terrible.