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I've seen numerous bikes going to the freeway work Shad & GIVI racks/cases...almost every Shad case was bouncing up & down, while every GIVI Monokey case appeared to be rock-solid. This was a considerable part of the reason why I chose GIVI (that, and FAR more recommendations).
as much as I like the CP3 mounting of the SHAD, I definitely do not want much bouncing out of the top case or side cases.  I want that rock solid feel.  and with the Givi quick release mounts for the side bags, I think I might just go that route.
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Shad's brackets looked to be somewhat on the "flimsy" side.
 
I've seen numerous bikes going to the freeway work Shad & GIVI racks/cases...almost every Shad case was bouncing up & down, while every GIVI Monokey case appeared to be rock-solid. This was a considerable part of the reason why I chose GIVI (that, and FAR more recommendations).
When you are talking about flimsy brackets and bouncing cases, are you talking about a top box or side cases?
i don’t have a top box, but the side case brackets are very well made and attach with 4 bolts per side, there is no bouncing or movement at all, not even a millimeter. 

***2015 Candy Red FJ-09***

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Since I have these laying around I thought I do a few photos for anyone wishing to see a comparo of some top boxes and saddlebags. The top boxes are : Givi V47, Shad SH40 and Yamaha 39L. The Saddlebags are FJ-09, FJR and Shad SH36. The Shad gear resides on my wife's Honda CTX700 DCT. I have an FJR and an extra set of FJR bags for trips plus the FJ-09 "Street Bags".
 
So just for an FYI and "S&Gs" as a co-worker likes to say.
 
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Givi V47 with helmet. This one will actually fit two full face helmets. This is an older model, but I really love the Givi product!
 
 
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Shad SH40 with same helmet.
 
 
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Yamaha OEM case with helmet.
 
 
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Open lids... insert "Feed Me Seymour" and Pac-Man jokes here. smiley.png
 
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Back sides
 
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Interesting that the tallest profile is also the smallest capacity here.
 
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More to come...
 
 
 
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The handles and latch mechanisms....
 
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How the saddlebags connect... The Shad is very tight with rubber pads. They hold very securely on the CTX.
 
 
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The FJ/FJR bags rely heavily on the hanger hooks. For the uninitiated, there is a notch on the lower "front" side of the bag that secures it from rocking.
 
 
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The FJ lid compared to the FJR lid from the inside.
 
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Open up and say "luggage"! er-sometihing like that. The Shad side cases have a nice lip for keeping stuff from falling when the lid is opened.
 
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A full face helmet does fit in the Shad cases (both sides). This helmet is a medium size. My large will fit, however without the Sena communicator installed.
 
 
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The FJ and FJR bag interiors are the same. Just the lids are different.
 
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A helmet in the FJ bag? Not so much...
 
 
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With an FJR lid? Yes! Again, medium sized helmet here, but my large does fit sans communicator.
 
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That's all the pics I have at the moment. I hope this helps anyone shopping for saddlebags and/or top boxes.
 
 
 
 
 
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Great post @tusk. I didn’t know that the FJ and FJR bags only differed in the lids, but it makes sense for Yamaha.

Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...)

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Hello. I purchased the OEM top case (the small one). I try not to overload it but it is great for helmet and small items. I ride 2 up sometimes so i got the backrest added.
I went for the Givi trekker side cases. Love them as they have the full or half clamshell opening so you can access them without dropping all your gear!
I also use a drybag on the rear saddle when in full camp mode. 
Yes the rear end can get a little squirrely when fully loaded with gear but not worse than simple 2 up.
I did get the OEM light kit. I use them to point at the ground as the standard headlight is pretty bright they are almost not needed...but great for questionable roads.
Cheers
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As a retired lawyer, I can tell you without doubt, that the suggestion side cases and top cases should not be used together is indeed “lawyer speak.” I use my Givi V47 top case along with V35 side cases regularly. I am very cautious about putting only light weight items in the top case, and have had zero issues. The same disclaimer was invoked by Yamaha when I purchased my Super Tenere, BTW.
As a side note, I have the high mount brake light installed in my V47, and friends riding behind me have said that the additional brake lighting really makes the bike stand out.
Cheers,
Bruce
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