Shad Bags with Tail lights for F3

[9tda1dr]

I've noticed some F3 owners have Shad Bags. Did any of those owners mount additional tail lights behind their Shad Bags? If so, how difficult are they to mount? Cost? How well do they work? And where can you purchase them?

I saw a previous thread about the Shad Bags and there was some discussion about these tail lights. I just thought I'd start a new thread solely about the tail lights.

Thanks!

I apologize, but actually the lights are not part of the Shad Bags, instead they sit behind the Shad Bags.

They look like the below lights (which belong to loisk; Spyderlovers Member):

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[ABQSpyder]

The only bags that I know of with internal lights are GIVI.
ADMORE sells a universal kit quite pricy to me.
If it's not Plug N Play could be a challenge.
Good luck maybe someone else has input.

[zuni]

I went a different route. Got these bags direct from the manufacturer in China as samples. $100 for the bags and $152 for shipping. Mutazu sells them in the US but only in black. They show up on Ebay for $300 sometimes shipping is included and sometimes not. Check carefully. They say or best offer but I never could get them to go lower than $300. It includes the mounting hardware as well so a big savings over most other offerings. Here is a show youtube clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ivm4TrniM142856142857142858

[9tda1dr]

I went a different route. Got these bags direct from the manufacturer in China as samples. $100 for the bags and $152 for shipping. Mutazu sells them in the US but only in black. They show up on Ebay for $300 sometimes shipping is included and sometimes not. Check carefully. They say or best offer but I never could get them to go lower than $300. It includes the mounting hardware as well so a big savings over most other offerings. Here is a show youtube clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ivm4TrniM142856142857142858


So I'm clear, the bags you show came with the "flashing tail lights?"

[loisk]

Hiya, the pic jack posted of my bike shows the non-USA rear indicators.

They dont include running/tail or brake lights.

We we are thinking of adding a led strip perhaps on the outer edge, wondering what led strips we can get which are bright enough. Will post pics if and when. Meantime, ideas welcome.

[JimVonBaden]

I went a different route. Got these bags direct from the manufacturer in China as samples. $100 for the bags and $152 for shipping. Mutazu sells them in the US but only in black. They show up on Ebay for $300 sometimes shipping is included and sometimes not. Check carefully. They say or best offer but I never could get them to go lower than $300. It includes the mounting hardware as well so a big savings over most other offerings. Here is a show youtube clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ivm4TrniM142856142857142858


I have these. $300 shipped to the US. I also wired the lights to work as running lights, lower half, and brake lights upper half, then painted to match the bike. Additionally, I replaced the mount supports with round bar for a cleaner appearance.

Not for an F3, but same panniers.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2035.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%202.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%204.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%205.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%202.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%2019.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%205.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panier%20Rack%20Painted%206.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panier%20Rack%20Painted%201.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Wiring%207.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Wiring%204.jpg

[9tda1dr]

Do they do well in the rain keeping things dry?


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[JimVonBaden]

Do they do well in the rain keeping things dry?


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[zuni]

So I'm clear, the bags you show came with the "flashing tail lights?"

The bags came with the led lights. The flashing was accomplished via a module I added.

CJ JAX

[zuni]

I have these. $300 shipped to the US. I also wired the lights to work as running lights, lower half, and brake lights upper half, then painted to match the bike. Additionally, I replaced the mount supports with round bar for a cleaner appearance.

Not for an F3, but same panniers.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2035.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%202.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%204.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%205.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%202.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%2019.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%205.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panier%20Rack%20Painted%206.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panier%20Rack%20Painted%201.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Wiring%207.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Wiring%204.jpg


Great job on the painting! Completes the look and makes it appear as a part of the bike and not an afterthought.

CJ JAX

[JimVonBaden]

Great job on the painting! Completes the look and makes it appear as a part of the bike and not an afterthought.

CJ JAXThanks, my wife loves the look! Color Rite paint was a perfect match, and sprayed on like professional paint.

[9tda1dr]

I went a different route. Got these bags direct from the manufacturer in China as samples. $100 for the bags and $152 for shipping. Mutazu sells them in the US but only in black. They show up on Ebay for $300 sometimes shipping is included and sometimes not. Check carefully. They say or best offer but I never could get them to go lower than $300. It includes the mounting hardware as well so a big savings over most other offerings. Here is a show youtube clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ivm4TrniM142856142857142858

Thanks so much! Pictures and video are great.


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[monkeyboymorton]

Thanks, my wife loves the look! Color Rite paint was a perfect match, and sprayed on like professional paint.

They look really good. I would suggest that you've achieved 90% of the look of the Corbin bags with about, what, 20% of the cost? :thumbup:

[zuni]

Thanks so much! Pictures and video are great.


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LetmeknowifyouareinterestedIhavemorepictures

CJJAX

[9tda1dr]

I went a different route. Got these bags direct from the manufacturer in China as samples. $100 for the bags and $152 for shipping. Mutazu sells them in the US but only in black. They show up on Ebay for $300 sometimes shipping is included and sometimes not. Check carefully. They say or best offer but I never could get them to go lower than $300. It includes the mounting hardware as well so a big savings over most other offerings. Here is a show youtube clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ivm4TrniM142856142857142858

Did the mounting hardware supplied for your F3 work correctly or did you have to make modifications?


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[Air Wing Guy]

If you are looking for any Sidebags, Cases, Trunks, Racks, GIVI cases and trunks whatever the storage needs we might have what you are looking for at a extremely low cost. Check out our website www.bakerbuiltairwings.com in our clearance section. All of the Sidecases and trunks can be mounted to an F3. We have a special mounting bracket which requires no drilling at all. You can mount trunks with our luggage rack. The sidecases can be mounted with or without the luggage rack. If you would like more info on an item feel free to contact us we will be happy to assist you.

[zuni]

Did the mounting hardware supplied for your F3 work correctly or did you have to make modifications?


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They..include..tons..of.pieces ..dont..know..why..it..wont..let..me..put..in.spac es..I..did..make.one..extra..piece..toward..the..f ront..of.the.bracket..for..stability..didn't..shak e..without..it.but..I..felt..the..need..to.over..e ngineer.

CJJAX

[JimVonBaden]

They..include..tons..of.pieces ..dont..know..why..it..wont..let..me..put..in.spac es..I..did..make.one..extra..piece..toward..the..f ront..of.the.bracket..for..stability..didn't..shak e..without..it.but..I..felt..the..need..to.over..e ngineer.

CJJAX
​ Same kit I received. It should work for nearly any bike!

[9tda1dr]

They..include..tons..of.pieces ..dont..know..why..it..wont..let..me..put..in.spac es..I..did..make.one..extra..piece..toward..the..f ront..of.the.bracket..for..stability..didn't..shak e..without..it.but..I..felt..the..need..to.over..e ngineer.

CJJAX

CJJAX, this is definitely the cheaper route to take. and the bags look good. Thanks so much for this information.


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[9tda1dr]

​ Same kit I received. It should work for nearly any bike!

Jim, love the round stock you added. I've not worked with round metal stock. Can you show how you attached it to the frame of the bike?


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[JimVonBaden]

Jim, love the round stock you added. I've not worked with round metal stock. Can you show how you attached it to the frame of the bike?


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Thanks, I only have a couple shots.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/New%20Mounts%203.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/New%20Mounts%208.jpg

To the frame behind the grill:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/New%20Mounts%204.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/New%20Mounts%207.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/New%20Mounts%206.jpg

I took it all back apart and powder coated it.

Came out decent and is sturdy. The mounts that came with it were plenty strong, but somewhat unattractive when the panniers were removed.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2022.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2019.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2013.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2011.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%206.jpg

If you can't make your own, these are fine.

[9tda1dr]

Thanks a lot for all these photos. The round stock you made looks great.


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[f3spyder]

The black Mutazu bags look sweet on our F3. Gotta find a sticker to cover the emblem.

[zuni]

I've been trying to find a small red reflector that I could possibly put leds in. I got the same bags in white with black tops from the manufacturer and they have the disc but no sticker. Thinking about cutting a circle out of the red or white reflective tape until I can find something I like.

CJ JAX


The black Mutazu bags look sweet on our F3. Gotta find a sticker to cover the emblem.

[CA Railwhale]

I just installed the Shad bags I got from Imotorsports today. The Spyderlovers discount is 10% and the service is great. That's the good stuff. The bad is that Can Am's instructions suck. I understand when instructions translated from Chinese or Japanese suck, but the last I heard, Canada is an English speaking country, so I expect better from Canadian engineers even if they are from Quebec. On the other hand, the mounts are outstanding and the bags are great. They make the bike a little hippier than I would like, but they are still narrower than the handlebars.

[JimVonBaden]

I just installed the Shad bags I got from Imotorsports today. The Spyderlovers discount is 10% and the service is great. That's the good stuff. The bad is that Can Am's instructions suck. I understand when instructions translated from Chinese or Japanese suck, but the last I heard, Canada is an English speaking country, so I expect better from Canadian engineers even if they are from Quebec. On the other hand, the mounts are outstanding and the bags are great. They make the bike a little hippier than I would like, but they are still narrower than the handlebars.
Unfortunately they are very likely written byt the engineers. Always the worst people to write instructions, especially for non-engineers.

[Dave7691]

The black Mutazu bags look sweet on our F3. Gotta find a sticker to cover the emblem.
Hi are they the detachable bags ?.

[f3spyder]

Yes they are....but if the lights are used,your would have to find some kind of quick disconnect plug in to make them removable.

[JimVonBaden]

Yes they are....but if the lights are used,your would have to find some kind of quick disconnect plug in to make them removable.

Very easy to do. I used waterproof QDs on my wife's. Works great!

[ca8920]

Just bought a set of these bags, what type of round bar did you use, size etc?

Thanks


I have these. $300 shipped to the US. I also wired the lights to work as running lights, lower half, and brake lights upper half, then painted to match the bike. Additionally, I replaced the mount supports with round bar for a cleaner appearance.

Not for an F3, but same panniers.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panniers%204%2035.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%202.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%204.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%205.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%202.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%2019.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Paint%20Installed%205.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panier%20Rack%20Painted%206.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Panier%20Rack%20Painted%201.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Wiring%207.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/JVB%20Productions/2013%20Spyder%20ST-S/Pannier%20Wiring%204.jpg

[howieb42]

How did you wires the saddlebag light to be a brake light and running light?