Premium Member 1moreroad Posted February 7, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'll just add one negative for the FJR bags - they're wider than the handlebars. I haven't lane split in California regularly for 10 years, but I HATE that the widest point of the bike is not the handlebars in front of me. This is probably a non-issue for non-CA riders who are (mostly) law abiding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 What year FJR color matches the '15 FJ? Sry, I'm traveling and my net access is poor or I'd do a proper search. Joe2014 Super Tenere ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member clint Posted February 8, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2017 What year FJR color matches the '15 FJ? Sry, I'm traveling and my net access is poor or I'd do a proper search. 2014 Candy Red FJR1300. Piedmont of NC '15 FJ-09 '94 GTS-1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 TY Joe2014 Super Tenere ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I went with SHAD SH36s.. I think they match this bike perfectly. They are wide, not sure how they compare to FJR bags in terms of width. I looked for used FJR bags because I really wanted to use the OEM mounts but I did not have as much luck as others. However, I don't think the SHAD 3P system is bad at all with the bags off.. 2nd only to the OEM mounts IMO. Very happy with my choice and I don't think you will go wrong with FJ-09 hard cases, SH36s, or FJR bags... all are good quality and fit the aesthetics of the bike well. '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I really like the FJR bags, I've had mine for a year and a half of daily commuting. They have held up great, are waterproof, hold a ton (full face helmet included) and are relatively cheap. They are on the heavy side though. Edit: I commute into San Francisco everyday and the width hasn't bothered me while splitting, they are as wide as the stock handguards. Sometimes you have to wait a sec for the gap to widen or hang back a few cars at the stoplights but it's no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I need to look at the capacity of each. I'd rather use the side cases for commuting than a top case because the weight is carried lower. I don't carry a lot but I have a 15" laptop so it would need to fit that at least. My pack mule is the Tenere. Joe2014 Super Tenere ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted February 8, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2017 Question: Are the Shad 36's waterproof? I hear folks talking about the waterproof FJR bags, and that got me wondering if the Shad's were or not. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member alejandro Posted February 8, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2017 Question: Are the Shad 36's waterproof? I hear folks talking about the waterproof FJR bags, and that got me wondering if the Shad's were or not. Anyone know? I have the Shad 36s, plus a SH48 top case. In my experience, all are waterproof. Also, to echo what others have said, they look like they were made for the bike--same angular styling--and the mounting system is great. That said, for day-to-day, I use the top case only, for reasons of width (real or perceived). FWIW I'm in Calif, I removed the stock hand guards, and I lane split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted February 8, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2017 Question: Are the Shad 36's waterproof? I hear folks talking about the waterproof FJR bags, and that got me wondering if the Shad's were or not. Anyone know?I have the Shad 36s, plus a SH48 top case. In my experience, all are waterproof. Also, to echo what others have said, they look like they were made for the bike--same angular styling--and the mounting system is great. That said, for day-to-day, I use the top case only, for reasons of width (real or perceived). FWIW I'm in Calif, I removed the stock hand guards, and I lane split. Thanks much appreciated! I like the look of the Shad the most, maybe before the winter ends I'll spring for them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member upshift Posted February 8, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2017 I've got used FJR bags painted to match my bike. They cost slightly less than a new pair of SH36 bags and look better IMHO. The mounts are as unobtrusive as they can get. Gotta admit - that's a pretty sweet looking package. And that's com in' from a Shad man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member steveb Posted February 8, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2017 I really like the FJR bags, I've had mine for a year and a half of daily commuting. They have held up great, are waterproof, hold a ton (full face helmet included) and are relatively cheap. They are on the heavy side though. Edit: I commute into San Francisco everyday and the width hasn't bothered me while splitting, they are as wide as the stock handguards. Sometimes you have to wait a sec for the gap to widen or hang back a few cars at the stoplights but it's no big deal. I agree with all of the above. Also I have the KTM handguards and the width of the saddlebags is still basically identical to the width of the handlebars including the handguards. The stock handguards were a tad wider overall. I've had more width concerns, while lane splitting, after adding the mirror extenders than with the saddlebags (though you certainly have to stay aware of all of the above when lane splitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcountyrider Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Does anyone have the SW Motec soft bags? +/-? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member joeszup Posted February 9, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 9, 2017 Whatever you do, do NOT get the Givi Outback Trekkers... I don't want any other bike looking like mine http://imgur.com/Qq1DsAv http://imgur.com/l16y0gj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim73 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hey joeszup. What size are your outback trekkers? I like the boxy look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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