Looking for an inexpensive top rack

[special_k_828]

Hey fellow FZers.

First post here. I just bought a used 2007 Yamaha FZ6 coming from a CBR 600. I am enjoying the bike so far (except for the clunky transmission...holy!) and the reading/researching I am doing on this forum. I am probably not the first to say this but I appreciate the level of maturity, community and helpfulness this forum seems to have. Coming from the "sportbike" side of things it is a welcome change.

I am looking to add a top rack and case to the bike. I commute with the bike mainly and although my icon tank bag does the job, it is making a mess of the paint on the tank (especially since I take it on/off the bike many times a day). I think a more permanent solution like a top case would be better. Problem is, I don't have any money to blow on a full givi setup. I need inexpensive! I've been waiting for a used one to pop up here in Toronto but they don't come often and as a result, still pretty pricey.

Is there another model of top rack that is compatible with the FZ6 (e.g., FZ6R?) so it might broaden my search?

Is there a cheaper brand I am missing besides the usual Givi, Shad, SW Motech, etc?

Thanks in advance. :rockon:

 

[Yasko]

:welcome: from Texas:cheer:

I wish I could help.

I rock the Cortec tribag system.

 

[mikesova]

if you prefer using a tank bag, just get an SW motech quick lock tank bag. It has a locking ring that bolts to the gas tank. Then you can quickly remove it and replace it and it doesn't touch the paint.

 

[degake]

if you prefer using a tank bag, just get an SW motech quick lock tank bag. It has a locking ring that bolts to the gas tank. Then you can quickly remove it and replace it and it doesn't touch the paint.

Givi also have such tank bags
Very nice quality, rather large and 1-qlick locking

Grtz,


Degake


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[trepetti]

I have the Givi tank bag for 2 years now and it is expandable and really well made.

 

[degake]

I have the Givi tank bag for 2 years now and it is expandable and really well made.

Mine isn't expandable, but it's big enough for my needs when I'm on a short trip

Grtz,


Degake


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[seacliff]

I`ve been looking around for one myself as well.

I`ve been considering Shad for some time now. They now make the new BMW stock casing, so I expect them to be as good and they`re about half the price as Givi`s.

 

[FizzySix]

Subscribed. I'm about to pull the trigger on a shad SH46 myself. Based on searching here Shad seems to be the best value overall.

Pics or advice otherwise would be welcome! :thumbup: