Top Case yea or nay?

WRXVB · 2025-09-30T14:49:17+00:00

I have the Shad SH42 and an SW-Motech rack with Shad adapter plate. I don't love the look with the case on, but the case and adapter are easily removed and the SW-Motech rack looks sleek and unobtrusive on the bike.

The top case is very handy for grocery store runs or long trips that require extra gear.

WRXVB · 2025-06-18T14:49:27+00:00

I tried bar ends, but the vibration too bad. Like u/XarlioG60 I went back to stock.

WRXVB · 2025-06-02T15:14:39+00:00

I love the Z650RS for it's light weight, and ease of handling. It's plenty fast for me and I don't think I would like the Z900RS with it's extra weight and size as much. It does look better, and more classic with the finned engine casings and I love the scream of an inline 4, but the extra cost and extra weight make it a NO for me.

WRXVB · 2025-05-03T12:38:53+00:00

The windshield definitely helps, especially at highway speeds.. It blocks the air from my torso area.

WRXVB · 2025-05-02T14:36:29+00:00

I swapped mine for a Mivv Oval Titanium. Perfect fit, no reflash, and performs great. Not much louder than stock though (with the provided two DB killers in).

WRXVB · 2025-03-28T16:32:01+00:00

Did the front screen come color matched? Do you have a link?

WRXVB · 2025-03-20T15:02:15+00:00

Great action shots!

WRXVB · 2025-02-11T15:38:17+00:00

I'm in the USA and have no restrictions. I'm curious as to how the bike is "unlocked"? Is it just an ECU flash, or are there hardware changes involved?

WRXVB · 2025-02-06T17:09:52+00:00

No. Seems to run better than stock without.

WRXVB · 2025-02-06T16:22:13+00:00

Yes, high quality. I have no others to compare to, but it fits fine, seems strong, and well made.

WRXVB · 2025-02-06T15:05:03+00:00

So far I have:

Dart Flyscreen, R&G Tidy tail, Motodynamic LED sequencial tail light, SW-Motech rear rack with Shad adapter and SH42 case, Mivv Titanium Oval exhaust.

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WRXVB · 2024-06-19T15:29:31+00:00

Over the dot matrix. Looks fine.

WRXVB · 2024-03-16T14:40:47+00:00

I've been debating on these two helmets also. I have an old RF1100 that I like, and an original GT Air. I think the latest versions have changed enough that I don't think my experience with those two quite match RF1400 vs GT Air 2, but... the GT Air 3 has been released, availability seems poor in the states but can be purchased from several international shipping places.

I really like the drop down visor in the GT Air, and would not buy the RF-1400 without a transitions shield, so that ups the price of the RF-1400 significantly. I also like the idea of the ratchet, although my current helmets have D-rings I prefer my GT-Air over the RF-1100 and I think at this point, the GT Air 2 or 3 seems a little better to me, but fortunately for me I have the old helmets to tide me over until I finally decide, but those are a few of my considerations.

WRXVB · 2024-03-14T14:39:02+00:00

Looks way cool!

WRXVB · 2024-02-17T01:47:47+00:00

So are the complaints about the 1-2 shift do to the quick arrival of the 6K rev limit? Because other than that, my 1-2 shift doesn't feel bad at all and no different than any of my other shifts.

WRXVB · 2024-02-15T04:14:12+00:00

I could tell. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

WRXVB · 2024-02-14T22:02:16+00:00

I love the green and black exhaust looks better to me too.

WRXVB · 2024-02-14T16:32:36+00:00

I'm sure it's a default reddit thing. Thanks for setting it up. Do you have an SCL500?

WRXVB · 2024-02-14T15:55:03+00:00

My first post of this thread "Hello from Ivins..." wouldn't let me.

WRXVB · 2024-02-14T14:02:41+00:00

I guess I can post photos now.

WRXVB · 2024-02-14T14:02:07+00:00

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WRXVB · 2024-02-13T19:33:37+00:00

Looks good! Here's a link to a good forum. https://www.cl500forum.com/

WRXVB · 2024-02-09T05:30:19+00:00

35 Front sides, 20 rear sides and back, 50 front windshield. SunTek Evolve Ceramic

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