BVEBRAD Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I noticed several posts regarding the FJR saddlebags being used on the FJ-09. I will be buying the bags for my bike fairly soon, or perhaps they'll be a Christmas gift from my wife. I've also read that Yamaha isn't producing the FJR bags any longer. I'm hoping this is strictly the unpainted ones. My plan is to buy new saddlebags for a 2014 FJR. The color of those bags is Candy Red, the same as my 2015 FJ-09. My problem is that no one has addressed the mounting hardware used. Are people using the bag hardware for the FJ-09 in conjunction with the bags from the FJR or is hardware from an FJR used on the FJ-09? Any info that can be provided will be appreciated. Brad Selbyville, DE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Fjr bags bolt right up. The back of the bag is the same as the "city" cases sold for the FJ 09. All you will need to add to your bike is a mounting kit and lock kit, which are both available from Yamaha. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 A couple things. You need the FJ-09 lower mounts, just as you would for the city bags. The only difference between the bags are the lids. They mount the exact same way as the city bags that are marketed for the FJ-09. Yamaha only discontinued the unpainted FJR bags. The painted ones can still be purchased new. You will also need a lock set. They make a kit that allows you to rekey the locks to the ignition as well if you would like to. Everything is sold separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVEBRAD Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks for the info gentlemen, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I want my bags to be able to hold a full face helmet. Brad Selbyville, DE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member alejandro Posted November 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted November 3, 2015 (Shad bags hold full faces. Givis might too, not sure. FWIW.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks for the info gentlemen, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I want my bags to be able to hold a full face helmet. they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (Shad bags hold full faces. Givis might too, not sure. FWIW.) true. I just prefer the mounting hardware and ability to key all the bags to the ignition. I'm willing to pay a premium for that. If I remember, there wasn't too much of a price difference anyway. Even if there was, I'm happy with my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfjr Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Here is what your bike will look like when finished installing the '14 FJR bags... [url=]http://fj-09.org/thread/2537/clean-bikes-camera[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVEBRAD Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Here is what your bike will look like when finished installing the '14 FJR bags... [url=]http://fj-09.org/thread/2537/clean-bikes-camera[/url] Thanks for posting that picture. I love the way the bike looks with the FJR bags. I was at the dealer today for my breakin maintenance and priced out the 2014 FJR bags. I must admit I was a bit shocked at the price but yutahey, you only life once. Now I just have to wait for this years tax refund. Thanks again everyone. Brad Selbyville, DE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Here is what your bike will look like when finished installing the '14 FJR bags... [url=]http://fj-09.org/thread/2537/clean-bikes-camera[/url] Thanks for posting that picture. I love the way the bike looks with the FJR bags. I was at the dealer today for my breakin maintenance and priced out the 2014 FJR bags. I must admit I was a bit shocked at the price but yutahey, you only life once. Now I just have to wait for this years tax refund. Thanks again everyone. Keep an eye on eBay. You may be surprised one day by a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbee Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Are all years of FJR bags compatable with the FJ-09 mounts? Are there model years to stay away from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted August 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted August 14, 2020 FJR1300 Not sure how long this will last but BESTEM FJR saddlebag liners are on sale today for $41.97 a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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