Zoomzoommo
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Anyone have experience with Shad topcases? Considering their SH48 with the brakelight kit under the mounting plate. Supposedly, Shad supplies BMW with their OEM cases.
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Thanks for the replies. What color is your SH50? Trying to determine if the titanium would be somewhat close in color to my fluid gray metallic R12RT.
SH48 arived today. Seems to be a quality piece and the latch & lock mechanisms are nice. Unfortunately, the R12RT specific mounting plate wasn't in the carton. I've called and emailed the distributor to see why it wasn't shipped. I specifically inquired as to if all parts were in stock at Shad USA before placing the order. Hope it doesn't take another 10 days.
Received the R12RT specific mounting kit yesterday directly from Cli-Max. No explanation as to why it didn't ship with the SH48, but I suspect it had something to do with Shad USA. Anyway, the folks at Cli-Max were quite helpful.
Installation was straightforward and took perhaps 30 minutes, although the instruction sheet required a magnifying glass for my 47 y/o eyes. There are four steel plates that fit into the appropriate spaces under RT luggage mount. Each plate is tapped to receive bolts. The Shad mount attaches to the four plates with four bolts. Everything lined up perfectly.
One nice feature of the SH48 locking mechanism is that you can open the case by pushing in on the lock mechanism, just like the BMW OEM cases. No key required unless the mechanism is in the locked position.
The Titanium color blends nicely with the silver bits on the bike, and complements the Fluid Grey Metallic without looking too 'aftermarketish'. I ordered the Titanium SH48 with the black lid, but do have the option of getting a Titanium cover for the lid if I so choose.
My total cost on this top case, including the BMW specific mounting kit and freight, was $331.58. /QUOTE]
Thanks for the photos and thanks for the update. Very nice setup!