BBB Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 The instructions that came with the 3P mounts shows removal of the luggage/strap-point thing on the side of the bike and that it stays off. I'd rather keep them on if I can, so has anyone fitted these side cases leaving them on? Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 The instructions that came with the 3P mounts shows removal of the luggage/strap-point thing on the side of the bike and that it stays off. I'd rather keep them on if I can, so has anyone fitted these side cases leaving them on? First, to answer your question, no. Second, why do you want to keep them on? '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I can't see an obvious way to keep them and the 3P mounts have gone on easily without them. Even with the Givi top rack mounts in place. As for keeping them: it just seems a bit bare there without them and I thought they may be useful in the future as strapping/bungee points. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hmm. From Shad's own website. Original side bits still in place. May have to do some fiddling... Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jgalloway Posted November 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted November 6, 2016 If you zoom in, you can see the spacers for the Shad mounts between the seat and the bags. 2 on each side. Even with the bags on, they are perfect bungee/tie-down points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 If you zoom in, you can see the spacers for the Shad mounts between the seat and the bags. 2 on each side. Even with the bags on, they are perfect bungee/tie-down points. Is that seat as comfortable as it looks? Also, are those rubber covers or different footpegs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jgalloway Posted November 7, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted November 7, 2016 If you zoom in, you can see the spacers for the Shad mounts between the seat and the bags. 2 on each side. Even with the bags on, they are perfect bungee/tie-down points. Is that seat as comfortable as it looks? Also, are those rubber covers or different footpegs?The seat is amazing. I made two 1,100 mile weekend trips to the Smokeys on it this summer. No soreness either time. I was 2-up on the first one, and she loved the seat too. If I didn't have to stop for fuel, I could stay in it all day. The pegs are FZ6/FZ1 pegs. They eliminated the vibration I was feeling in my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Is that seat as comfortable as it looks? Also, are those rubber covers or different footpegs?The seat is amazing. I made two 1,100 mile weekend trips to the Smokeys on it this summer. No soreness either time. I was 2-up on the first one, and she loved the seat too. If I didn't have to stop for fuel, I could stay in it all day. The pegs are FZ6/FZ1 pegs. They eliminated the vibration I was feeling in my feet. Mind if I ask your height/weight? I have 1 hr commute each way to work and my ass is sore as all hell when I get to work on the stock seat. Was thinking about getting an air hawk because I use the helmet mount so taking off a 1 piece seat to access the helmet wire might not be as quick or easy. Also, anyone know if the seats fit the 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jgalloway Posted November 8, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted November 8, 2016 The seat is amazing. I made two 1,100 mile weekend trips to the Smokeys on it this summer. No soreness either time. I was 2-up on the first one, and she loved the seat too. If I didn't have to stop for fuel, I could stay in it all day. The pegs are FZ6/FZ1 pegs. They eliminated the vibration I was feeling in my feet. Mind if I ask your height/weight? I have 1 hr commute each way to work and my ass is sore as all hell when I get to work on the stock seat. Was thinking about getting an air hawk because I use the helmet mount so taking off a 1 piece seat to access the helmet wire might not be as quick or easy. Also, anyone know if the seats fit the 2016? I'm 5'7" with a 30 inch inseam. I weigh around 190. I don't see why it wouldn't fit a '16. The bike didn't change any from '15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Mind if I ask your height/weight? I have 1 hr commute each way to work and my ass is sore as all hell when I get to work on the stock seat. Was thinking about getting an air hawk because I use the helmet mount so taking off a 1 piece seat to access the helmet wire might not be as quick or easy. Also, anyone know if the seats fit the 2016? I'm 5'7" with a 30 inch inseam. I weigh around 190. I don't see why it wouldn't fit a '16. The bike didn't change any from '15. Seems like everyone who finds these seats comfortable is short lol. Maybe there's just no such thing as a comfortable seat when you're 6'5" (can confirm--there is no such thing as comfortable size 14 shoes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranky Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm 5'7" with a 30 inch inseam. I weigh around 190. I don't see why it wouldn't fit a '16. The bike didn't change any from '15. Seems like everyone who finds these seats comfortable is short lol. Maybe there's just no such thing as a comfortable seat when you're 6'5" (can confirm--there is no such thing as comfortable size 14 shoes). I'm 6' and 200 lbs with a 34 inch inseam and I love the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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