Tim16 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Hello to all from Prince Edward Island. Just joining the forum as I’ve moved from a 2017 FZ07 to a 2019 Tracer. With great respect for both bikes, the Tracer was a super upgrade. Very happy with getting back into riding in this way. I am looking for a set of either City or FJR side cases. Happy to, of course, pay for shipping and would really prefer a set with keys. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted February 23, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted February 23, 2023 yamaha city side cases for sale | eBay a couple here. 1 "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thanks @fddriver2. These are a great start. Since I only need them for one annual trip per year, I’m hoping to find a used set around $500cdn plus shipping. This may be wishful thinking on my part, though. Much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Why not look at soft, throw-over bags if you're only using them once a season? Or, you could go with something like the SW-Motech bag, depending on passenger and storage space required. I used one on my CB500X and found I could carry more crap than I needed in it. https://sw-motech.us/products/luggage/Legend+Gear/tail+bags/4052572034330.htm The plastic bags on top were a set of junior golf clubs I was taking to my nephew ... like I said, more than I needed. 😉 Edited February 24, 2023 by Heavy 1 There is never enough time or money to do it right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentinpdx Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) I've got a pair of Moto Centric soft side bags and a tail bag I don't need anymore. They are not brand new. They have several thousand miles on them. They are in good shape . rain covers are water proof. It looks like I need to post this in the classifieds. I don't qualify yet. Admin - delete if not appropriate. Edited February 24, 2023 by Brentinpdx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Thanks @Heavy. Great suggestions. Attached is a picture of my current set up. My thought is that panniers may prove less of a hassle when arriving at, and leaving, hotels. Soft panniers and stays could also work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 14 hours ago, Tim16 said: Thanks @Heavy. Great suggestions. Attached is a picture of my current set up. My thought is that panniers may prove less of a hassle when arriving at, and leaving, hotels. Soft panniers and stays could also work. I should have mentioned before ... the SW-Motech attaches with 4 straps (at least my older version does) and comes with a carry strap. It was 2 minutes to undo the 4 cam-buckles and take the whole thing off the bike and into wherever I'm staying. The bag was really stable too. When I was researching (always have to do tooo much reasearch before I buy something 🙄) I found a video of a guy doing hyper-legal speeds on an R1 with one of the bags on his bike. There is never enough time or money to do it right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 Thanks again! The net is certainly cast wider. With my appreciation to you as well @Brentinpdx, having a soft bag already, I’m going to remain on the lookout for a hard cases option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentinpdx Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 My FJ came with Shad SH36 side cases from the original owner. A tad spendy , however they are roomy enough and have the liner bags inside. I've seen some on Evilbay a few times. They go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 @BrentinpdxYes, that’s the idea. I do like how the OEM city or fjr cases hook onto the two recessed areas on the top rail and grab the extension arm below on my model year. This said, I’d certainly go with a setup like yours. Will keep an eye out for Shad, Givi, Kappa, etc. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 8:19 PM, Tim16 said: Hello to all from Prince Edward Island. Hello 👋 I visited PEI late last summer... so nice. I spent a day hoofing around Charlottetown and then took a ride through the parks along the north shore. Fond memories. If you can't find the OE/FJR cases... the Shad 3P bracket system allows use of either the SH36, or the SH23 hard cases. It's a convenient setup. SH23 cases are fairly inexpensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Thanks @piotrek. Glad to read you’ve been to Charlottetown. We certainly enjoy living here. Knowing I’m being frugal, the SHAD E48 semi rigid bag and stays system looks like a decent option to the 3P and SH23 cases as they can expand and ultimately hold more. I wonder if those are a good, once a season trip, option. Any and all feedback is welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted March 6, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 The E48 look nice, and I see that the stays come in two variants. Wonder how they would stand up rain over longer rides. Interesting option. Good luck with the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks @piotrek. I ordered the bags and stays and am hoping for our once a year need, they will fit the bill. The Tracer stays are the larger of the two options. Looking at them online, I quite like that when not in use, I can take the stay frames off and there is pretty much nothing else showing. When it comes to rain, they do come with covers but I read they are not perfect. Since I'm planning on leaving the bags on the bike when we stop to overnight, I'll need internal carry bags. My plan is to pick up a couple of lightweight, waterproof ones. Once installed and road tested, I'll post an update and pictures. Appreciate everyone's insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Hi, all. As promised, SHAD e48 bags and frames arrived. Here are a couple of pictures. Install was pretty straightforward and they feel stable on the bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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