SHAD vs "official" can am saddlebags

[Martin Slovakia]

Hi guys,
I do have the "original" saddlebags on my F3 - you know, those- that leaks, has bad locker and cheap key, and they do open while i am rYding from time to time. :yikes:
No I have seen, that there are those "new" SHAD saddlebags, official for F3 - they do use the 3P system.
My question is,
1 - does somebody has already an experience with these bags?
are they bigger, smaller/ equal than originals?
-any pros cons? apart from price and weight
2 - i have not seen how they are mounted to the bike. Is it the same way as those originals? - just by using those 2 bolts on passenger holders and one lets call it "slider clip" on the side of the bike?
Why I am asking is because, when I do not drive with them, I like the clean look/ design of the bike.

thanx for any hint.
you know, it takes time to get the down here to Europe, so I have no chance to really see them.:banghead:

 

[JKMSPYDER]

SHAD BAGS

Martin I have the Shad bags and love them. They are watertight and never come open while traveling. They are also less expensive than the Can-Am bags. I have never owned the Can-Am bags, so I can't make a scientific comparison. But having seen the Can-Am bags, the Shad bags seem to be approximately the same size. The only down side is that when the Shad bags are off the metal frame is noticeable, but that doesn't bother me.

 

[Leeallen1111]

I have the Shad 50 top case on my F3T - love it. Have been on the highway in several downpours and never had a leak. Much sturdier construction over the Can Am saddlebags that cam am saddlebags that came with it


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[Air Wing Guy]

Luggage/ Saddle Bags

Here at Baker Built we have some sidecases, trunks, and luggage racks that fit the F3. All the luggage we have are listed online under clearance as we have them marked down to sell. You can mount our luggage system with or without the Baker Built Luggage Rack. If you might be interested in what we have you can email us [email protected] for more questions or contact us by phone 1-800-451-9464. You can also see the online inventory at www.bakerbuiltairwings.com Thank you we hope you find what you are looking for.

 

[Martin Slovakia]

Hi JKM,
thanx for comment. May I have just one more question.
are you having these SHAD bags?
coz the same "3p" system is on the originals from canam and its not noticeable at all.
Martin

Martin I have the Shad bags and love them. They are watertight and never come open while traveling. They are also less expensive than the Can-Am bags. I have never owned the Can-Am bags, so I can't make a scientific comparison. But having seen the Can-Am bags, the Shad bags seem to be approximately the same size. The only down side is that when the Shad bags are off the metal frame is noticeable, but that doesn't bother me.

 

[JimVonBaden]

I added these to my wife's ST-S: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Detachable-...-ST-w-mounting-brackets-/252700691034?vxp=mtr

They work well, are waterproof, have lights and lock and seal perfectly. Awesome for $300.

The trim came black, but I repainted it to match the Spyder.

 

[MagYukon]

Shad Top Case Installation on FeT

I have the Shad 50 top case on my F3T - love it. Have been on the highway in several downpours and never had a leak. Much sturdier construction over the Can Am saddlebags that cam am saddlebags that came with it


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Hi Leeallen1111,

Can you post some pictures of how you've install it ?

I'm also in the process of adding a top case on my F3T and try to look at all my options.

Thanks !

 

[Leeallen1111]

Will do it tomorrow. Lee


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[loisk]

Martin I have the shad bags on f3s. Bigger than brp cross country bags - hold my full face helmet easily. Shad sh36 is the bag model, lots of info on shad site.
Very robust, look great.
There is another post showing the brackets. 4 screws and the brackets are off.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Had a Shad top case on a previous bike. Zero issues with it.

 

[motoswami]

Shad bags

Had the originals which had been installed by the previous owner. Did not care for them for the reasons stated by the original poster....in spades!

Bought the Shads. Problems cured all way around. I love how they mount and detach, and being able to access them without the key (i.e. locking them is totally optional).

Great product; great price .. Find 'em on eBay.

Pete