Redstang4 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Packing was excellent. Overall the bags are very nice quality and I would absolutely get them over. I will add a pic of the inside and them expanded. Easy enough on, and strap fits under the rear seat so can still use cycle guys bag if need. Though now I think I am going to search for a cheap seat cowl to put back there. I have been waiting for these bags for just about 2 months after initial purchase. I am not going to put shadonline on blast here because I do not feel that would be appropriate. But I will say their customer service leaves much to be desired. I could have ordered these off ebay and not had the hassle I did, But I wanted to order through the dealer and even expressed both those things to the dealer. TLDR//:: bags are great, shad dealer not so amazing in my experience- maybe look to ebay to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Just realized I put this in Gear reviews and not Parts and Accessories, Ooops... :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Medium scorpion helmet Easily fits when expanded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted September 12, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted September 12, 2016 Great! Thanks for posting this set up. Ive been eyeing these for a few months now and are still at the top of my list. They're definitey a lot larger than I expected. I can just imagine of all the stuff my wife can cram in there on a road trip. I see the strap running through the OEM tail there. Do you feel running that strap as you have is mandatory? I suppose the racks will keep the bags from slopping around into the wheel-well. Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 I don't think the 2nd strap is necessary, it does seem held in place pretty well with the racks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 3.5 month--7 thousand miles later review Build quality has held up well so far, seen everything but snow-that will be very soon. Carry capacity is fantastic, much larger than the bags I had on my shadow. Held up well to a 35mph lowside, minor scuffs to material and one of the zippers. Only negative is when it rains. The rain covers do nothing to keep the water out, but do a wonderful job holding it IN . Quit using the covers, pool inside the bags not wanted at all! Overall I guess they're worth it. Cheaper than the Yamaha/SW Motech bags, larger as well if I remember correctly. Hard cases would really be ideal but that is costly, which is where these step in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 10-ish month review. Somewhere around another 10k miles later. Had a high side shortly after the 3.5 month review. 45 mph on the clutch side. Held up really well again. The bags have faded considerably. Will upload pictures this afternoon. Overall I will again say I guess they're worth it. Though I really wish these Shrike mounts(forum vendor) were available when I purchased the SHAD system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Top of the left/clutch side bag, removed the front strap and moved the other to the side showing fade. best image hosting site free Edit: or it will only be half the picture Err , o well you get the idea well enough with one side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaha Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 That is a nice setup! I got the poor man's version. Shad zulu soft bags. Big suckers. I had a credit with Yamaha for accessories and ordered them. Another member posted his homemade guard to keep the bags away from the tire. I copied that and thanks to whoever it was that gave me a cheap solution. We just got back from a 900 kms ride and had no problems. Wife said she didn't even know they were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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