Premium Member alejandro Posted August 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 13, 2015 I have installed the SH48 top case with Shad rack (apologies to Nebuchadnezzar) and SH36 side cases with Shad racks. Mention soft bags when ordering the side cases and you may get free soft bags (I did). The soft bags are nice, and mean that you can potentially leave the side cases on the bike. I did the install using a $10 combo hex wrench intended for bicycle use (see pictures). Good thing to keep in your top case! Or side case. The top case is supposed to hold two full-face helmets (I haven't tried), and the side cases each hold one full-face helmet. Unlike GIVI, Shad allows you to close cases without locking them. I'm not sure yet whether this is a desirable feature or an invitation to trouble. Shad's immediate advantages over OEM are: - Shad are not backordered - the Shad side cases are bigger, and can hold helmets - if you get a different bike, the Shads are probably easier to take with you - Shad may have more accessories, like soft bags for inside the side cases, backrests, etc. - Shad are cheaper Disadvantages: - they are wider (matters in almost the entire world, doesn't matter in 49 states of the US) - they don't say "Yamaha" on them. The side cases came with an extra lock so that I can rekey the top case and have one key for all the cases. I asked Shad how to do the lock change; they sent me a PDF, but I haven't yet succeeded in doing it. Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/FxSDY Please ask questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db5304 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I re-keyed my top case by watching a youtube video. I'm not able to pull up youtube to find it at the moment, but if I do I will add the link, you can search for changing lock shad top case. One thing, when you remove the lock, do it slowly and watch for the parts that hold the handle back. I have the sh39 (wish I would have gotten the 48),and when i pulled the lock, the spring and 2 plastic pieces dropped out. I had a heck of a time trying to get them back in place. At least look and see the orientation when you remove the lock assembly if you can.r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wong93719 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Congrats. I ordered my SH36 through the dealer and I didn't get the software bags. Perhaps it is a US promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I take the sh 39 for maching the carbon with the sidebags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogri Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I take the sh 39 for maching the carbon with the sidebagsI like the panniers....nice! Do you have a rear view? STUFF EVERYTHING - I'VE ALWAYS GOT MY BIKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted August 14, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 14, 2015 Yes, @northguy, let's have a rear view This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 l m looking forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam876 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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liam876 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Apologies, phone will only let me do 1 image per post. Sh48 in black with carbon cover and sh36s with carbon covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky5000100 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I like that top case. I think I'm going to go with the SH48. I'll order the sides next year. Too much spending this year haha. The top case will provide the most immediate benefit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoothbored Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I just installed the SH36 side cases on my FJ, Fit and look good. Shipped very fast for a reasonable price. Also got a mounting bracket set for my 07 bandit. Now I can use the same cases on both bikes. It's going to be a long winter. 15J09-05FJR1300-07DL1000-16GSX1000S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member alejandro Posted December 22, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted December 22, 2015 The one thing I will say, if you are installing it yourself: Use threadlock of some sort, and check on a regular basis that everything remains tight. Mine almost vibrated itself off the first time I installed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoryuken Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 How much wider are these than the handlebars at the widest point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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