tank bags..

y2kmeatballs · 12-10-2007, 03:35 PM

i was looking into a tank bag. something small but i want to make sure there safe before i put it on my 98 vfr and end up scratching my paint from vibration while riding. does anyone know a good brand tank bag that wont harm my bike?? thanks, jeff

Joey_Dude · 12-10-2007, 03:43 PM

Nelson-Rigg is pretty good. I've been borrowing a buddy's tank bag and the magnet points are covered with rubber and soft cloth so it's definitely not going to scratch up the tank. You do not want to get a strap tank bag because not only are they a pain to take off and put on there's the potential for the straps and stuff to scratch up your tank.

derstuka · 12-10-2007, 03:57 PM

Put this baby on first (doesn't matter how soft your tank bag is, dirt/debris is going to get between it and the paint to scratch it)

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/online...store/main.htm

heymike · 12-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Jeff, this is the bag I purchased last summer. http://www.bikebandit.com/product/4987

It's not too big, has pockets for cell phone, mp3 player (with a portal for the cord) small map window and two nice size side pockets. The feature I dig the most is that it carries a hydro-pack and allows you to place the hose in the built in clips on the bag. Even has a built in rain cover. Some of my photos show it on my 86. I bought a hydro-pack at GI Joes for $12. It’s great to be able to drink (water) while riding along on a hot summer trip. If you don't carry the hydro unit, it gives you plent of room for "stuff".

pm_wizard · 12-11-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by heymike

Jeff, this is the bag I purchased last summer. http://www.bikebandit.com/product/4987

It's not too big, has pockets for cell phone, mp3 player (with a portal for the cord) small map window and two nice size side pockets. The feature I dig the most is that it carries a hydro-pack and allows you to place the hose in the built in clips on the bag. Even has a built in rain cover. Some of my photos show it on my 86. I bought a hydro-pack at GI Joes for $12. It’s great to be able to drink (water) while riding along on a hot summer trip. If you don't carry the hydro unit, it gives you plent of room for "stuff".

I was reading your description before I clicked on the link, and was thinking- "that sounds just like my bag", clicked on the link, and there it was, The Rapid Transit bag works really well, the magnets hold easily, and there is a flap to tuck the magnets back out of the way when it is off the bike.

Highly recommended!

John

OKCVFR · 12-13-2007, 05:43 AM

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...tview/1859/91/

Look at this one, small but not too small and easy on and off without scratching the tank. I believe this is one I am going to go with or it will be this one.

http://www.mo-tech.de/produkt/?produ...443e9fc33fd891

The SWMotech attachment gizmo is what is selling me on these two bags.

SCraig · 12-13-2007, 05:57 AM

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The SWMotech attachment gizmo is what is selling me on these two bags.

I have a friend that has that connection assembly on a V-Strom and she hates it. I don't know exactly why she doesn't like it though. When she got another bike she refused to have that same mount on the new one and went with a large Nelson-Rigg tank bag.

I use a Nelson-Rigg CL300 on both my bikes and really like it. Large enough to carry a few things but small enough not to get in the way. Their customer support is first rate to.

fotomoto · 12-13-2007, 07:19 AM

Nothing like spending money on a tank bag and then can't fit anything into it. Bigger is better. Get an expandable design.

DAN-SLO · 12-13-2007, 01:32 PM

You can also look at BAGSTER,excellent quality!

http://www.bagster.com/en/

This is option with tank cover.

drewl · 12-13-2007, 05:01 PM

mine is a field sheer, magnetic, compact, clean looking. does what I want it to.

jeff8478 · 12-14-2007, 05:31 PM

Here's another source, though I don't know if they're any good.

http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/prod...tid=188&cat=31

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12-10-2007, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
y2kmeatballs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: 12-11-2007 06:15 PM Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tank bags.. i was looking into a tank bag. something small but i want to make sure there safe before i put it on my 98 vfr and end up scratching my paint from vibration while riding. does anyone know a good brand tank bag that wont harm my bike?? thanks, jeff

12-10-2007, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 05:42 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,562 Thanks: 17 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	Put this baby on first (doesn't matter how soft your tank bag is, dirt/debris is going to get between it and the paint to scratch it) http://www.thetankslapper.biz/online...store/main.htm __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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fotomoto Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Last Online: 06-01-2008 01:48 PM Location: South Texas Posts: 255 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nothing like spending money on a tank bag and then can't fit anything into it. Bigger is better. Get an expandable design. __________________ Doug 96 RCBVFR750 (custom project bike) 02 VTEC sold

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,473 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	mine is a field sheer, magnetic, compact, clean looking. does what I want it to. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

12-10-2007, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joey_Dude Professional Po-Po Runner Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Today 05:22 PM Location: North Georgia - Find Me! My Ride: '99 VFR800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 617 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Nelson-Rigg is pretty good. I've been borrowing a buddy's tank bag and the magnet points are covered with rubber and soft cloth so it's definitely not going to scratch up the tank. You do not want to get a strap tank bag because not only are they a pain to take off and put on there's the potential for the straps and stuff to scratch up your tank.

12-10-2007, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
heymike Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 01-04-2009 08:47 PM Location: Edmonds, Washington - Find Me! My Ride: 86 VFR750F, 83 VT500FT View my Photo Gallery Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Jeff, this is the bag I purchased last summer. http://www.bikebandit.com/product/4987 It's not too big, has pockets for cell phone, mp3 player (with a portal for the cord) small map window and two nice size side pockets. The feature I dig the most is that it carries a hydro-pack and allows you to place the hose in the built in clips on the bag. Even has a built in rain cover. Some of my photos show it on my 86. I bought a hydro-pack at GI Joes for $12. It’s great to be able to drink (water) while riding along on a hot summer trip. If you don't carry the hydro unit, it gives you plent of room for "stuff".

12-13-2007, 05:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
OKCVFR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 11-08-2008 01:04 PM Location: Oklahoma City My Ride: '08 Kawasaki C14 replaced w/'04 Red VFR traded it in on a '07 RWB, '06 Meanstreak, '06 CRF250X Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...tview/1859/91/ Look at this one, small but not too small and easy on and off without scratching the tank. I believe this is one I am going to go with or it will be this one. http://www.mo-tech.de/produkt/?produ...443e9fc33fd891 The SWMotech attachment gizmo is what is selling me on these two bags.

12-14-2007, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
jeff8478 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 12-21-2008 09:23 AM Location: Deep River, Ontario - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 Interceptor ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 114 Thanks: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Here's another source, though I don't know if they're any good. http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/prod...tid=188&cat=31

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