Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

crazybiker · 08-18-2008, 11:43 PM

I finally received my Shad50 top case and FZ6 top master kit (rack). I've to say that I am damn IMPRESSED! Much better quality than the Givi's I've seen on my friend's bikes. Claudio@AdventureMotoUSA says that SH50 is currently the best top case in Europe and infact recommended me to get the Shad 50! He advised not to get the brake light kit as it mounts to the plate and is of no use being so close to the stock tail light. Comes with a back rest standard and the topcase and the kit together cost more than $50 lesser than the Givi E52 or V46. The rack is very sturdy and seems better and stronger than the Givi rack. It is the least instrusive also as it will work with any aftermarket exhaust since it is attaches to the grab rails. However installing the topmaster kit is a PITA. Pictures and instructions to follow:
IMG_3244.jpg IMG_3246.jpg

Here is how the rearend looks . Smokin!!
IMG_3247.jpg IMG_3248.jpg

Here is the pic with the seat removed. Next remove the top screws of the side pods with an allen head screwdriver. Remove the pods.
IMG_3249.jpg

crazybiker · 08-18-2008, 11:53 PM

Unscrew the lower grab rail bolts. Keep them aside as Shad provides longer ones. Retain their washers in place though.
IMG_3255.jpg IMG_3256.jpg

The difficult PITA part begins now, but Beer is the savior as always!
IMG_3257.jpg

Slide in the larger rack carefully without scratching the grab rail. I accidently put it upside down and while trying to figure out what is the issue I scratched mine . Anyway mine is scratched already so I am not worried.
IMG_3259.jpg IMG_3261.jpg

crazybiker · 08-19-2008, 12:08 AM

Use the plastic washers as described in the manual and install the smaller rack as instructed. Now trying to get all the bolts in place is a bitch mainly due to the welded counternuts in the part that attaches the upper portion of the grab rails. I had to bend one a little to get it to align right. The tolerances are extremely tight and I had to try multiple times loosening/tightening screws to get it right. Don’t tighten all the screws first. Tighten the lower bolts enough so that the grab rail compresses to the required alignment for the top screws but loose enough that you can slide the rack back and forth. Infact as I was tightening I could hear the welds on the counternuts snapping off; only after that the screws aligned with the counternuts properly. But since they will keep rotating while tightening, I pushed in different allen keys to arrest their rotation. Now install the screws for the top rack to secure it tightly to the lower rack. This is how it looks after install.

IMG_3260.jpg IMG_3264.jpg IMG_3263.jpg

Now comes the simple part. Follow the manual for the rest. You’ll only need the shorter screws from the supplied kit from the top case.
IMG_3271.jpg IMG_3273.jpg

crazybiker · 08-19-2008, 12:21 AM

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bcityroller · 08-19-2008, 04:05 AM

Thanks for the details - I'm still waiting on my Shad rack (also from adventuremotousa) so I guess it should be here any day now. This will save me from taking a lot of pictures along the way

**blueMONday** · 08-19-2008, 04:57 AM

Looks Great!!! Thanks for sharing.

bcityroller · 08-19-2008, 05:48 AM

How do you feel about visibililty of the taillight with rack and case on the bike? I was worried about that and plan to add an LED bar to the edge of the rack when I finally get mine.

crazybiker · 08-19-2008, 08:59 AM

It is plenty visible. However I also added 63-LED 1157 bulb in there for more brightness during the day too. Since the Top case creates a shade on it, it brightens up even more during the day compared to the stockers.

FZSex · 11-24-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazybiker

I finally received my Shad50 top case and FZ6 top master kit (rack). I've to say that I am damn IMPRESSED! Much better quality than the Givi's I've seen on my friend's bikes. Claudio@AdventureMotoUSA says that SH50 is currently the best top case in Europe and infact recommended me to get the Shad 50! He advised not to get the brake light kit as it mounts to the plate and is of no use being so close to the stock tail light. Comes with a back rest standard and the topcase and the kit together cost more than $50 lesser than the Givi E52 or V46. The rack is very sturdy and seems better and stronger than the Givi rack. It is the least instrusive also as it will work with any aftermarket exhaust since it is attaches to the grab rails. However installing the topmaster kit is a PITA. Pictures and instructions to follow:
Attachment 6869 Attachment 6870

Here is how the rearend looks . Smokin!!
Attachment 6871 Attachment 6872

Here is the pic with the seat removed. Next remove the top screws of the side pods with an allen head screwdriver. Remove the pods.
Attachment 6873

Hello fellow Nashville native! Glad i found this on the forum.

I ordered the givi rack and top box but never opened it. After I ordered, I regretted it because I couldn't get used to the look of the rack.

I'm definitely going this route, great post.

crazybiker · 11-24-2008, 12:17 PM

Yeah .. now that you invested money, keep the givi case and get the topmaster rack ...

08-18-2008, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation I finally received my Shad50 top case and FZ6 top master kit (rack). I've to say that I am damn IMPRESSED! Much better quality than the Givi's I've seen on my friend's bikes. Claudio@AdventureMotoUSA says that SH50 is currently the best top case in Europe and infact recommended me to get the Shad 50! He advised not to get the brake light kit as it mounts to the plate and is of no use being so close to the stock tail light. Comes with a back rest standard and the topcase and the kit together cost more than $50 lesser than the Givi E52 or V46. The rack is very sturdy and seems better and stronger than the Givi rack. It is the least instrusive also as it will work with any aftermarket exhaust since it is attaches to the grab rails. However installing the topmaster kit is a PITA. Pictures and instructions to follow: IMG_3244.jpg IMG_3246.jpg Here is how the rearend looks . Smokin!! IMG_3247.jpg IMG_3248.jpg Here is the pic with the seat removed. Next remove the top screws of the side pods with an allen head screwdriver. Remove the pods. IMG_3249.jpg __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag Last edited by crazybiker; 08-19-2008 at 10:45 AM..

08-18-2008, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation Unscrew the lower grab rail bolts. Keep them aside as Shad provides longer ones. Retain their washers in place though. IMG_3255.jpg IMG_3256.jpg The difficult PITA part begins now, but Beer is the savior as always! IMG_3257.jpg Slide in the larger rack carefully without scratching the grab rail. I accidently put it upside down and while trying to figure out what is the issue I scratched mine . Anyway mine is scratched already so I am not worried. IMG_3259.jpg IMG_3261.jpg __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

08-19-2008, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation Use the plastic washers as described in the manual and install the smaller rack as instructed. Now trying to get all the bolts in place is a bitch mainly due to the welded counternuts in the part that attaches the upper portion of the grab rails. I had to bend one a little to get it to align right. The tolerances are extremely tight and I had to try multiple times loosening/tightening screws to get it right. Don’t tighten all the screws first. Tighten the lower bolts enough so that the grab rail compresses to the required alignment for the top screws but loose enough that you can slide the rack back and forth. Infact as I was tightening I could hear the welds on the counternuts snapping off; only after that the screws aligned with the counternuts properly. But since they will keep rotating while tightening, I pushed in different allen keys to arrest their rotation. Now install the screws for the top rack to secure it tightly to the lower rack. This is how it looks after install. IMG_3260.jpg IMG_3264.jpg IMG_3263.jpg Now comes the simple part. Follow the manual for the rest. You’ll only need the shorter screws from the supplied kit from the top case. IMG_3271.jpg IMG_3273.jpg __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

08-19-2008, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation IMG_3276.jpg IMG_3278.jpg IMG_3279.jpg IMG_3281.jpg __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

08-19-2008, 04:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
bcityroller Street-tard Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA - North Shore Bike: 2004 FZ6 - Silver Posts: 339 Rep Power: 10 Member #186	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation Thanks for the details - I'm still waiting on my Shad rack (also from adventuremotousa) so I guess it should be here any day now. This will save me from taking a lot of pictures along the way __________________ 2004 FZ6 - Laser Quad Exhaust- FAZR6 FE - Yamaha Un-Comfort Seat - Laminar Lip - Garmin 2610 GPS - bd43 Dual Headlight Mod - Shad Topmaster and Givi E450 Top Case -

08-19-2008, 04:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
blueMONday Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North East Coast Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 658 Rep Power: 24 Member #741	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation Looks Great!!! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Carpe Diem. Mods: b_d43's dual headlight, Givi E37,Givi E21 + racks, Givi E37 brakelight, Yamaha lower cowl, CalSci 8+ windshield, FIAMM FreewayBlaster, Acerbis MX handguards, Phillips Xtreme bulbs, Uncaged Frame sliders, Motorcyle cigarette power socket, RAM Mount-Aquabox, Throttlemeister, Two Brothers Titanium, Power Commander III, K&N air filter, Fork mounted Auxialliary Lights

08-19-2008, 05:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
bcityroller Street-tard Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA - North Shore Bike: 2004 FZ6 - Silver Posts: 339 Rep Power: 10 Member #186	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation How do you feel about visibililty of the taillight with rack and case on the bike? I was worried about that and plan to add an LED bar to the edge of the rack when I finally get mine. __________________ 2004 FZ6 - Laser Quad Exhaust- FAZR6 FE - Yamaha Un-Comfort Seat - Laminar Lip - Garmin 2610 GPS - bd43 Dual Headlight Mod - Shad Topmaster and Givi E450 Top Case -

08-19-2008, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation It is plenty visible. However I also added 63-LED 1157 bulb in there for more brightness during the day too. Since the Top case creates a shade on it, it brightens up even more during the day compared to the stockers. __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag Last edited by crazybiker; 09-26-2008 at 09:28 AM..

11-24-2008, 12:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: Shad 50 Top Case and Rack Installation Yeah .. now that you invested money, keep the givi case and get the topmaster rack ... __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

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