Shad Luggage INSTALLED on Z900RS Kawasaki 

THANK YOU for creating this video. Your video is a lot more helpful than the instructions that Shad supplied. I just finished doing the same job to my 2021 Z900RS, and everything worked out perfectly.

I picked up my new 2019 Z900RS three days ago and really like it. I have the black one, I really wanted the green like yours but it wasn't worth paying extra for as I got my leftover black one for $4000 off MRSP. The hard part is going to be waiting for spring to ride it - it's winter in Canada now. Thanks for the awesome install video of the Shad luggage, it's what I'm going with as well. Ride safe!

Thanks for the awesome install video of the Shad luggage🏍

I like the Shad stuff- good quality cans but me, I think I'll do the Blaze saddlebag system again. Really like those bags. As soft bags, they're not as secure but easy on/off, plenty of storage, etc.

I installed the exact same topcase. And I had exactly the same experience installing it :D. funny to watch. I'm thinking about buying and installing the saddle bags the SH23s. nice video!

Very nice Zed. Thank you for this I am looking at new luggage options and I want hard lockable side bags. This looks like a great option. 👍

Thank you for the great video and instructions.

Solid video, great information. Thank you so much for this. Super job 🙂

So much for the ease of getting on like in your first video. I prefer the LTD seat. I have a 77 kz650 and the LTD seat keeps me on the bike.

Great video! Thanks. I'm gonna be buying a Z900RS soon and are looking at luggage options, this video was a great source of info

Liked and subscribed. looking into the Shad tour cases for my RS cafe. thank you for the great video.

Great work there! 👌🏼 Thinking about this bike but 3 hard cases are a must for me on commute/tour. Have a BMW standard bike with similar setup. Usually I just have the top box to keep the bike narrow for filtering in SoCal. Cool that box expands bigger! Enjoy that beautiful Kawi Café-Tourer!! ✊🏽

Great video, thank you. I am thinking about getting the side S36 panniers, w/o the top box for my Z900RS. I am just not sure if I am handy enough to do the install myself.

Really nice looking RS brother. Do like the colour coded fairing, sets it right off. Always good to have some carrying capacity, especially if the wife wants to go shopping!! Cool bike, cool video. Thanks mate.

Beau travail monsieur , merci beaucoup 😉

man Im not even sure if I'm going to get the topcase, but this video is awesome. I just have a regular z900 so maybe that's why directions were a little off.

I had a SheepSkin Seat Cover too. It eventually wore out. I love it though. It made riding very comfortable. It was on my Honda Scooter. Now I have 2022 Kymco AK550. Thank you for sharing the vid. I enjoyed watching. I’ll be getting Shad Top Box and Side Saddles very soon. Stay safe!

Love it , my dream bike

Cool…. Thank you for sharing. It’s beautiful 😍

Great video. I’m looking at buying the 23’s and 48 top for my 2017 z900

Fantastic. Gorgeous

Looks good. Nice job

Now the z900rs is ready for great adventures👍 Enjoy it Cheers

A bit late seeing this excellent video- so I guess to install the Shad rear rack the kawasaki chrome grabrail will have to be discarded in order to fit the rear rack? anyone know?

Nice upgrade.

That bike looks great.

Great detailed video.

That was a definite "Whoops" on the part of SHAD in that there is interference with the side case covers and top box. Other than that....I like them and they look simple to install..

Hello, many thanks for your video! it's very helpful to evaluate and mount the Shads! I really like your video 'cause they inspire me on what I could do with this fantastic bike! I'd like to ask you an opinion: do you think the Shad's lateral mounts for the luggage can be installed together with the passenger grab bar? Many thanks!

How's she goin'? Those are nice looking boxes and the install was tricky, but doable. Nice package!! Take care!!

I’m looking to buy this for my 2023 rs, any long term things I should know about before purchasing?

Thanks. Really appreciate this. :)

Great video. I think the bags improve the looks due to filling the big hole between the rear tire and the bottom of the seat. Look at a 73 Z1 from the side and you will understand. The bags look good and certainly will be useful on a trip. Top box also. If traveling alone, the top box and side boxes will help support a tent, sleeping bag, etc. I am interested in the front headlight fairing. The snatchy throttle has been commented on by most every tester I have watched. I have an 1100 Yamaha Virago that when I first got it, it felt very snatchy and I started practicing precise and slow application of the throttle and now, 6 months later, it no longer feels snatchy. The Kawasaki snatchyness is caused a lot by the fueling and can be remedied by an ECM flash sometime later. But until then you can teach your wrist to be smoother and some of that snatchy feeling will be gone. Loved my Z1 in 1973 and would love to have one of these new ones also. Ride safe and enjoy the ride.

looks good

I have the same SH23 panniers, my Top Box is the SH33; it is matt black like the panniers and will hold a full face helmet. My windshield is a Puig Naked. I have bullet style turn signals I got from WeBike! in Japan; the rear OEM turn signals are too big for the SH23 panniers. I bought Daytona engine guards from WeBike! but they won’t work with the Kawasaki center stand. I like those engine guards because they mount to the frame and not to the motorcycle’s engine mounts. Unfortunately the lower mounting point is the same as the center stand, so both won’t fit. I am anal about chain maintenance so I have a center stand and no engine guards. The tie down spools that are removed to fit the panniers can be moved to the swing arm and used as rear stand spools.

how do you like it after 3 years? looking to get some side cases for my regular z900 and the shad 3p system looks like the best option because it looks easy and very discreet without the boxes. also beautiful bike you got there 😍

Thank you Benjamin, More luggage space than I would ever need, I run a shad 39 only when required. What was the fitting time roughly for the top box firstly and the panniers please mate. I can see the benefits but I feel it’s not that much in keeping with the aesthetics of the bike.

Any idea how many pounds the Top Case case can carry?

Hey KY that looks pretty good! Just wondering if you have had occasion to see if the saddlebags are water tight in a good rain?

Great video, is it possible to use only the side rack and not install the top case rack until you go touring?

thanks nice video

Cool.. looks nice with luggage. Did you look at the GIVI Monokey system? I was thinking also using some big Giant Loop soft bags for long trips with dry bags I side. Having some panniers brackets on the sides will also help keep soft bags from flopping around. 👍

Thank you for video! Is this kit suitable for Z650RS?

What is the front wind screen fairing and where did you buy it ? and can you buy them in a solid color, thanks

Like the vidio, very much , nice bike

One more question about these if you mount side cases only. No Topbox. Does it look like the side cases are going to interfere with the turn signals

Should be able to carry plenty of gear, grub and beer now!

How do the rear turn signals work with the side boxes? Any interference?

That's really poor of SHAD to not leave clearance between the topbox and the panniers to open. However it's clever the way the topbox lifts to make more room. I'd be curious to know how it holds up to pouring rain with it in the elevated position. Nice job on the video.

カッコいいね👍

*I want luggage that disappears when I don't need it and reappears when I do. Like Optimus Prime's trailer.* Dear, Shad. Make me a Cybertronian vanishing luggage set.

Hi There You did great video and really helpful. Just I’m wondering about both cases,racks and mount Would you please tell me where did order ? And details. I greatly appreciate you

Excelente.... Estou comprando uma moto igual a sua.... 21/22

Sorry i wonder why you need such a big top box ? Is it not that the rack from the top box is rate for max 10 kg ?

Remember the extra width behind you when maneuvering in tight places. Caused me a bad day.

Is the turn signals touch the boxes..?

Shocking that shad didn’t tell you the paniers would hit the top box when opening.

Can you do a review on that windshield?

This bike is very useful in any sense, but it is up to the owner if he/she wants to use luggage on it.

Do you think you would get a 14" laptop in the side cases?

Hi KY: Why do you buy a luggage system without asking us first? 😉 Have fun driving!

Any negative affects on the aerodynamics or handling with all three boxes on the back?

Great video. Shame about those cases not being as compatible as they should be. I love the look of the Z900RS without cases but I've found such a configuration (on a ZRX last time) absolutely useless in the real world. My girlfriend won't go on the back, I cant use it to pick up shopping or leave a helmet in, so it just doesn't get used and I only ever take out a practical bike or scooter. ZRX got sold....

why do you scream when you talk? is this the way you normally talk?hahah

Nope.

What are you thinking, I have the same bike and would NEVER dream of S'ing it up with all that goofy nonsense. Use another bike for that. This bike was meant for performance and great retro looks for shorter, sportier rides. I like your vids, but I don't get this.

Way to ruin a great looking bike. Fugly add-ons!

Can the side luggage box fit a full face helmet' ?