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I would take the top box over the side cases any day. I picked up a used Givi E460 for $65. I'm sure the SWMotech rack is more expensive, but they make mounting plates for all cases.
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I think I am just going to get the Shad top mount case and bracket, and then make my own frame for my current saddle bags and have those welded to the Shad brackets. That way it all goes on and comes off as one unit.
The Nelson Riggs bags really are nice bags, I just got to make sure they stay put! Won't be hard with proper support.
I am leaning towards this case.
Shad SH-45 Top Case
Thanks for trying to save me some cash Eric! Much appreciated. Now when I come up there this year I will be able to properly pack up for it!
Yamaha 45L Top Case by SHAD products and accessories for sale in Osage Beach, MO
That is the one I am getting. Hunted around all last night for prices, and remembered buying stuff from them before. They are SUPER cheap.
I can get the mounting system, that bag, and the backrest for 299.94 to my door. I find that acceptable for a quality bag. Shad produces all the luggage for BMW so I feel if its good enough for them its good enough for me.
Ordering tonight.
Well I ordered up the Shad Mount, SH45 Case, and Backrest for the case. Will post pics in my build thread as things get done.
I am going to fab up some brackets to weld onto the Shad brackets similar to those ones Givi makes that support the soft bags. That way I can kill two birds with one stone and have the shad mounting setup supporting my Nelson Riggs bags and the SH45 top case.
Those 3 things alone will be 83 liters of capacity. That is a good amount of room!