Question What Saddlebags do you all use?

[VisoredRider]

I got myself some soft waterproof bags for sturgis this year and the stitching didn’t even survive the first couple of days. What hard saddlebags do you all use that is a good fit for a 2007 FZ6? Thanks!

 

[Saveliy]

Hi!
I use these side cases: https://www.kappamoto.com/cases/Monokey-Side/K33N
Also there's same case from Givi but a bit bigger: https://www.givi.it/givi-products/side-hardbags-for-motorcycles/plastic-side-cases/v35
Also be careful, I think that mounts for older and newer FZ6 variants are different.
But for small everyday riding I prefer to have only top case attached. I guess a top case is not interesting for you?

 

[Cloggy]

I have the SHAD SH36 on my Tracer 9 (3P system) I love these, I had them on my MT09 Tracer (FJ09) previously (different mount). They may not be the prettiest on the bike but they are practical (can hold a full size helmet), without the cases the rack looks less like scaffolding on the bike. The SHAD system is very reasonably priced.
When I had my FZ6 (over 150000km's ago) I mainly used a large topbox but I really find side paniers better in the twisties.
EDIT; I can't find the S3 rack for the FZ6 only a top rack. Sorry it must be due to the high exhaust.

 

[gnyce]

I also have Givi side cases and a monokey/top-box case for my '05 S1. Yes, S1/S2 mountings are different. For trips I prefer to just use the side cases if I can. The top-box is good for one-off local trips, but I dont' love the look of it, aesthetically-speaking.