lazyOCD
Junior Member
Tried to do it the easy way, went to the local bike shop, and they showed me $700 Yamaha cases that didn't include mounting hardware.
Checked out the forums as best I could and saw:
- Givi Cases are popular
- Shad Cases are cheaper but a PITA to install
- Get the Motech in case you switch stuff out later.
- Some people view designing and fabricating their own accessories as a viable option to save money
All I'm looking for is (I guess this is a lot):
-- Something that fits my 2009 FZ6
-- Can hold two helmets
-- I can keep outside
-- Locks quickly and easily
-- will be somewhat aerodynamic (so I can hit top speeds or get good MPG)
-- can be removed from the rack and the rack won't look horrible
-- won't make me much more likely to get killed on the motorcycle
-- Can be installed correctly relatively easily by someone with average mechanical ability
The quote I got from TwistedThrottle was:
-- GPT.06.313.100.B -- SW-MOTECH Alu Rack TopRack - $144.99
-- GPT.00.152.405 -- SW-MOTECH Alu Rack Topcase Adapter Place $ 35.00
-- TT-00001 Quick-disconnect flushmount brakelight wiring kit $28.99
-- Givi V46 -- Givi V46 Monokey Topcase 46 liters / case $283.50
$28.64 shipping. $521.12 total.
Am I getting the wrong or unnecessary stuff here? Maybe the wrong place? Maybe this is just what a top case system costs?
Checked out the forums as best I could and saw:
- Givi Cases are popular
- Shad Cases are cheaper but a PITA to install
- Get the Motech in case you switch stuff out later.
- Some people view designing and fabricating their own accessories as a viable option to save money
All I'm looking for is (I guess this is a lot):
-- Something that fits my 2009 FZ6
-- Can hold two helmets
-- I can keep outside
-- Locks quickly and easily
-- will be somewhat aerodynamic (so I can hit top speeds or get good MPG)
-- can be removed from the rack and the rack won't look horrible
-- won't make me much more likely to get killed on the motorcycle
-- Can be installed correctly relatively easily by someone with average mechanical ability
The quote I got from TwistedThrottle was:
-- GPT.06.313.100.B -- SW-MOTECH Alu Rack TopRack - $144.99
-- GPT.00.152.405 -- SW-MOTECH Alu Rack Topcase Adapter Place $ 35.00
-- TT-00001 Quick-disconnect flushmount brakelight wiring kit $28.99
-- Givi V46 -- Givi V46 Monokey Topcase 46 liters / case $283.50
$28.64 shipping. $521.12 total.
Am I getting the wrong or unnecessary stuff here? Maybe the wrong place? Maybe this is just what a top case system costs?