Shad top case rack is easy install

[mrphotoman]

I just installed my Shad top case rack on the bike. I was a little worried with some of the top case rack install horror threads that I would have some trouble but other than the horrble directions that are included I just stuck it on and bolted it up in about 15 minutes. It works great with the two brothers exhaust. I have a large top case from ebay (ended up paying $15 new for it after my $34 ebay bucks and a $15 refund due to a scratch that showed up on the top case. I am going to drill 2 holes on the top case mount so it will mount up with the stock rack holes. I think I am going to like it a lot. I will post up photos of ot tomorrow.

 

[mrphotoman]

Pics of my new shad rack and $15 topcase, fits 2 helmets. The bike is really dirty covered with bug guts lol and I was in the process of changing the oil, cleaning the chain and some teflon chain lube. I have some nice saddleman saddlebags to go with the topcase too.

 

[mrphotoman]

Cleaned up, considering riding in the heat 6 hours tomorrow to Carlisle.

 

[ALEJOYAMAHA]

Nice Bike, could you please tell me the brand of the saddle bags you got in your FZ6 and how you like them?

Thanks

Alex

 

[mrphotoman]

Nice Bike, could you please tell me the brand of the saddle bags you got in your FZ6 and how you like them?

Thanks

Alex

I have a large set (they are big) and the smaller set you see pictured. I like the smaller set (pictured above) better though, they are just the right size I think. For example, I fit 2 pairs of jeans in one saddlebag this weekend without expanding the bag. They are semi-rigid, come with locks, are expandable and are SUPER easy to install. I can install them on the bike in about 60 seconds. I love them, I bought them at motorcycle superstore. I have the topcase the goes with it as well and it is very large and has a built in hide away net to hold a helmet.

The straps that come with them are nice/easy to use. I ended up using a roll of double sided velcro though because I can get them on and off much faster. I can get pics of how I mount them if you want.

Saddleman saddlebags:

Saddlemen Sport Panniers - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

tail bag:

Saddlemen Sport Top Pack - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

 

[Randomchaos]

I really like the way it looks. What brand is the topcase? After doing a bit of touring on mine over the weekend, I'm looking to do some "improvements" heh heh.

 

[mrphotoman]

I really like the way it looks. What brand is the topcase? After doing a bit of touring on mine over the weekend, I'm looking to do some "improvements" heh heh.

i got the topcase on ebay for $65 minus a $35 ebay bucks certificate and minus $15 for a scratch that occured during shipping. It holds 2 helmets