Tank Bags
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lyric911
New member
I'm using this tank bag from Nelson Rigg. You can see it on my bike in these pictures:
The sides normally don't squish in like that. It was empty and I had set something heavy on top of it just before the picture. It expands to double that size. With it expanded the speedo/tach are still visible. I love the bag. The solar unit is leaving something to be desired, but the bag itself is awesome.
The sides normally don't squish in like that. It was empty and I had set something heavy on top of it just before the picture. It expands to double that size. With it expanded the speedo/tach are still visible. I love the bag. The solar unit is leaving something to be desired, but the bag itself is awesome.
H
Hoover
Guest
I use a "Swiss Army" backpack. It has multiple compartments, padded and vented back piece and straps. It holds enough for 2-3 days and is very comfortable. I have used backpacks for years and find them more user-friendly than tank/tail bags.
C
Camo
Guest
I'm also a big fan of the back pack! I had one of these until it was stolen!
R25 - Kriega
I've never owned a better bag! I'll be getting another one when for sure..
R25 - Kriega
I've never owned a better bag! I'll be getting another one when for sure..
Black Widow
Avid Rider
I bought the Cortech set up, handy on long trips, fits good and tight and easy to remove.
Then i use the Ogio as a daily pack, i keep the buckles on permanently, the other Cortech tail bag sits over them when i use it and the saddlebags.
Then i use the Ogio as a daily pack, i keep the buckles on permanently, the other Cortech tail bag sits over them when i use it and the saddlebags.
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Deleted member 438
Guest
Hey Black Widow, what did you do with rubber mat on the bottom of the Ogio tail bag? I have the same bag and would like to mount it like you did 'cause I scratched the hell out of the tail section.
hutru01
Knights of Columbus
I have used backpacks in the past also. Although, when its hot out, it makes your back pretty sweaty.
H
Hoover
Guest
Not this one. Well ventilated!!
hutru01
Knights of Columbus
H
Hoover
Guest
The swiss army backpack has vents? Or are you referring to your jacket?
The S.A back back has a back piece and straps that are made of perforated, padded material. As my jacket is vented front and back, the air flows through my jacket and into the perforated backing. Last summer I rode across Chicago, North to South, which is a bitch of a slog, and never felt the pack heating me up.
FZER
Avid Rider
I don't know call me wierd, but I just don't like things in my pants pocket, hanging on my back, or really in my jacket, though I will stick my wallet in the inside pocket of my jacket sometimes. I do like the cortect set up with the three bags that's pretty awesome. I ended up ordering a firstgear expandable tankbag. I'm just concerned with the plastic front body work that the magnets aren't going to work.
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Deleted member 438
Guest
These bags don't touch your tank at all.
Tanks bag:
Bags-Connection "Engage" Quick-Lock Tankbag for SW-MOTECH Gascap Mounting System - BC.TRS.00.007.8000 : TwistedThrottle.com
Lock ring:
Bags-Connection QUICK-LOCK EVO Bottom Tankring to Mount QUICK-LOCK Tankbags (Yamaha, Ducati, Triumph 5, Victory 5) - TRT.00.640.11000.B : TwistedThrottle.com
Black Widow
Avid Rider
I tucked in the corners of the pad so it doesn't touch the bodywork.
FZER
Avid Rider
Well I ended up getting the FirstGear Laguna GPS bag. The website I got it from said it was suppose to be 11" long, but it is more like 13." I think what I might do and this is all based upon how much room there is underneath the plastic bodywork/tank piece is glue some large washers under it so the magnets will work higher up. The GPS set up is really cool. Lots of wire holes. I guess pretty soon I'll actually know how fast I'm going.