Someone setting off in the search for new motorcycle luggage will first have to navigate through the plethora of options that will be presented to them and that is before they even begin to fathom the installation process.

Luckily, you have come to the right place. Here at Bike Luggage, we make it easy to find the right options and if that is not enough, SHAD’s designs and helpful instructions mean installing motorbike luggage is now more convenient than ever.

There is no point beating about the bush though, so here is a guide to help get set up with the best possible motorcycle luggage:

How Do I Find The Right Motorcycle Luggage?

In an ideal world, every single piece of motorcycle luggage would lend itself to all motorbike models, but the key word there is ‘ideal’. In reality, each different type of luggage case requires a specific kind of fitting kit and may not be compatible with certain bikes. For that reason, it is important to not only find luggage that you like, but also ensure it can be mounted to your particular motorcycle.

The first way to find the motorbike luggage that is right for you is by using the ‘search by bike’ function on our website. This allows you to input the exact make, model and year of your motorcycle before presenting you with the fitting kit options. From there, you can navigate through the product pages for each kit to find out what they are used for and then check out the compatible products to find the ideal luggage case(s).

The second option is to browse our range of SHAD motorcycle luggage to find one that takes your fancy and once one catches your eye, you can use the product description to identify the necessary mounting system.

What Do I Need To Install SHAD Motorcycle Luggage?

SHAD's convenient tank bag click system.

Whether it is a tank bag, top box or panniers, there are different ways of mounting each type of SHAD motorcycle luggage and the kind of kit that is required for installation ultimately depends on what you want to mount.

In each case, you will need one of SHAD’s bike specific fitting kits to go along with the luggage itself and while that is all that is needed for a tank bag or panniers, the top box is different. There is a third main component needed to install a SHAD motorcycle top box as a base plate will be required to facilitate mounting the box to the fitting rack. However, the good news is acquiring the relevant plate will not come at any additional expense or effort as they are included with each top box.

Finding a fitting kit for a tank bag or a top box is rather straightforward as there is only one option for each, SHAD’s click system tank bag kit and their top box fitting kit, and the only requirement is finding the one that fits your particular motorbike. Panniers are a little more complicated though as there are a number of racks available and each has been designed for use with certain types of pannier.

Top Tips For Installing SHAD Motorcycle Luggage

Generally speaking, SHAD motorcycle luggage fitting kits are relatively straightforward to install and come with detailed, visual instructions while the luggage itself can be effortlessly mounted to the kits. However, there are some tips to help along the way:

• When fitting a SHAD rack, it is best to keep all of the bolts loose until they are lined up with the motorbike and then tighten them. Tightening the components first may make it more difficult to position the kit correctly.
• For top boxes, it is advisable to keep the bolts loose, secure the base plate and then tighten everything up as this allows for flexibility to align the plate effectively.

You should now be better equipped with the knowledge required to find the right motorcycle luggage and install it with a minimum of fuss.

The key to remember is not just searching for luggage cases that are appealing, it is vital to find a suitable fitting kit and other than that, SHAD’s instructions will do half the work.