tesla
Well-known member
I've been bitching about the Shad SH50 topcase bouncing from day one. The top case is mounted with a Shad Top Master mounting plate and it was purchased with the topcase in May of 2010. Bouncing was still bugging me so I took off the Top Master mounting plate and discovered 3 out of 4 welds were completely sheered off and only one weld was still intact. Most likely the case would have come off completely the next time I rode 2 up with the wife leaning against it. I've ridden approximately 2000 miles with this case and 60% of that was with wife on board who is average size and barely puts any pressure on it. It's rarely filled close to maximum weight and was only filled up when wife and I took a 1000 mile trip. FJR guy has the same setup and no problems at all but he may not be riding 2-up as much as I am. The topcase is very good quality and have no issues with it. I contacted Claudio at Adventure Moto USA who quickly forwarded my e-mail to Shad and now are awaiting their response.
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