Shad SH-50 too big?

[Scarman]

I'm thinking about getting the Shad 50 liter top box, but I'm wondering if it will look like I'm pulling a parade float due to it's size. Does the Shad SH-50 look like it belongs on the FJR? I have the Premier Cycle Accessories Sport Touring Rack on my 08 FJR. Is it enough for the Shad SH-50 or do I need something with more brawn.

I appreciate the help,

Dave

 

[Patriot]

I did a google search and it might help a little... google search; shad sh-50 site:fjrforum.com (?????? site:fjrforum.com)

CLICKY HERE...

good luck and hope this helps some.

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[v65]

Muck about here and you can see pics of the SH48. Can't imagine the 50 is that much bigger.

 

[not2shabby]

I bought an SH45 a while back based on their claim it would hold 2 full face helmets and it was quite a bit less $$ than the next couple sizes up... But it won't fit 2 Scorpion EXO-700's. If I had known that I might have went a size or 2 bigger, but didn't feel like hassling with returning it. The 45 doesn't look that huge. I commute to work with the 45 and leave the bags at home, easier to squeeze between the cages in the garage. If you want to make sure it'll hold 2 helmets, get at least the 48.

edit: I bought the 'Topmaster' rack made for the Shad cases, just remove the 3 bolts that hold the stock rack on and use the new ones to bolt the topmaster on. It's sturdy, the wife leans back on the case and there's no issues.

 

[not2shabby]

Muck about here and you can see pics of the SH48. Can't imagine the 50 is that much bigger.

Nice pics! I was at Pike's Peak last Nov., but not on the bike. Your 48 doesn't look any bigger than my 45...now I kinda wish I'd exchanged it.

 

[spanner]

It's sturdy, the wife leans back on the case and there's no issues.

This would imply there have been issues with other boxes - do tell.

 

[v65]

Nice pics! I was at Pike's Peak last Nov.

Yeah that was a heck of a ride. All of the locals said go in the morning, so of course we went in the afternoon. It rained, it was really muddy, but we had fun!

 

[not2shabby]

It's sturdy, the wife leans back on the case and there's no issues.

This would imply there have been issues with other boxes - do tell.

Actually, this is the 1st topcase I've ever owned. All previous bikes were sportbikes.

 

[not2shabby]

Nice pics! I was at Pike's Peak last Nov.

Yeah that was a heck of a ride. All of the locals said go in the morning, so of course we went in the afternoon. It rained, it was really muddy, but we had fun!

I'll bet that was fun! My wife about crapped herself going up, especially on the bumpy dirt part! She thought for sure we were going to slide off the road. I thought it was fun! We were lucky, it was warm and sunny at the bottom, but pretty chilly at the top even with the sun.

 

[DaveFJR]

I have a Shad 29 with the optional blue color panel & backrest pad. IMHO it looks like it was made for the bike; it is small and sporty.

 

[johnny80s]

I have the Givi e52 and looks great on the bike. It does not look too big. The Shad looks to be of similar size.

 

[Slick]

I am looking at getting the Shad 50.

I hear that they can push the passenger forward and they don't like it.

I am thinking of getting the Gerauld rack to mount it on. It seems that I would be able to move it forward and backwards to suit the passenger. The Topmaster rack would not allow any movement.

Anyone tried this?

Thanks

 

[not2shabby]

I am looking at getting the Shad 50.
I hear that they can push the passenger forward and they don't like it.

I am thinking of getting the Gerauld rack to mount it on. It seems that I would be able to move it forward and backwards to suit the passenger. The Topmaster rack would not allow any movement.

Anyone tried this?

Thanks

I don't have any issues with the 45 and the topmaster, but I did NOT get the pad for the backrest. Her jacket has a backpad so she leans on it and likes it back there. She doesn't hold on for dear life anymore.

 

[El Toro Joe]

She doesn't hold on for dear life anymore.

+1 :good:

 

[sportsguy]

TTIUWP...

 

[FJRBilldo]

I hope it doesn't look too big because mine is supposed to arrive in a few days. I think it looks great on the bike. With that said the only time I would have it on there is for crazy long rides and when wifey is on board.

 

[not2shabby]

This is all you'll see when the case is removed if you get the Shad adapter.

 

[ndivita]

I have SHAD 50. Use it on the FJR and the Blackbird. Can not say enough good things about it after 10,000 miles.