Help with tank bags - Page 2

borg · 07-01-2008, 09:18 AM

Just purchased axio tank bag, it's magnetic but it also has straps, though I only use the strap that goes around the head tube for added security. It also converts to a back pack for ease of carrying when of the bike.

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FrankoQ · 07-01-2008, 09:33 AM

Nelson Rigg.
Has 2 side pockets and is not too big nor too small.
Comes with rain cover and straps to make it a back pack.
Very nice. Will post pics later.

carymca · 07-13-2008, 03:10 PM

Consider a magnetic tank bag. I have an '05 and use a Nelson-Rigg magnetic bag that works fine. It doesn't mar the paint and is easily removed and replaced to access the gas cap.

CM

Rogue · 07-15-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nungboy

I use a Cortech 12 litre bag (magnetic). Seems secure if not overloaded. I take it with me (easy since I keep the wallet in there). I use a small retainer strap to keep it "honest."

Remember that magnetic mount tank bags and ATM cards aren't compatible..

Nungboy · 07-15-2008, 08:50 AM

Yes, Rogue has a good point...watch those magnets!

K1W1 · 07-15-2008, 09:30 AM

I pulled this quote from another thread but it is relevant for this thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Mythbusters pretty much ruled the old magnet theory ruining a credit card full of holes. They had to use a HUGE very powerful magnet to have any effect whatsoever on the CC's. A magnetic tank bag damaging your CC's? You have a better chance of winning the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes!

Has anyone actually had credit cards go bad from carrying their wallet in a mag tank bag?

Nungboy · 07-15-2008, 09:45 AM

Ruined credit cards? Well, no...but a moose once bit my sister. She was carving her initials into it with a Swedish carving knife her Uncle Sven gave to her...(Sorry! Monty Python gibbersih just pours out of me at times...)

kbuck · 07-16-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K1W1

I'm not sure if there is a thread on this already but if there is can someone please point me in the right direction. I just bought a 6 gen VFR and wanted to look into tank bags. A couple that I'm interested in are the Wolfman and the Eclipse - both have a 3-strap set up. I looked down the front of the tank and couldn't find an appropriate place to strap the front straps to. There must be some mounting points that I'm missing. Is there a tread with pics of mounting points?

I use Oxford bags.. mini sprint magnetic tank bag for quick trips it holds little stuff and i keep my extra visors in it cause i ride to work at day and leave at night.. and i use the humpbacks for long journeys i can get enough stuff in there for bout 4 days.. and yeah you can look right over it no problem. i just used it on my trip to deals gap and it doesnt feel top heavy or want to fly off the bike..

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drewl · 07-16-2008, 10:48 PM

This is a semi decent pic of my Fieldsheer. Low profile, magnetic, easy on/off.

The key to scratch resistance is to wipe off the bottom of the bag every time you take it on/off. This keeps the dirt from marring the paint.

Strap · 08-13-2008, 12:06 PM

Take a look at Motopak very good quality and awesome service . Had a wolfman nice piece of kit

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07-01-2008, 09:18 AM	#31 (permalink)
borg Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 11-16-2008 09:58 AM Location: Victoria BC CANADA My Ride: 06 Honda VFR800 ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Just purchased axio tank bag, it's magnetic but it also has straps, though I only use the strap that goes around the head tube for added security. It also converts to a back pack for ease of carrying when of the bike. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...frstuff022.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...frstuff017.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...frstuff019.jpg __________________ VTEC Storm Trooper Last edited by borg; 07-13-2008 at 03:21 PM.

07-01-2008, 09:33 AM	#32 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 PM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 645 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Nelson Rigg. Has 2 side pockets and is not too big nor too small. Comes with rain cover and straps to make it a back pack. Very nice. Will post pics later. __________________ Deny everything!

07-15-2008, 08:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
Nungboy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 11:21 AM Location: Tucson, AZ My Ride: 2007 Red ABS VFR800 Posts: 631 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Yes, Rogue has a good point...watch those magnets! __________________ Be very careful about the beginning. Then, be very careful about the end. Then, be very careful about the middle. (Robert Fripp)

07-15-2008, 09:45 AM	#37 (permalink)
Nungboy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 11:21 AM Location: Tucson, AZ My Ride: 2007 Red ABS VFR800 Posts: 631 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Ruined credit cards? Well, no...but a moose once bit my sister. She was carving her initials into it with a Swedish carving knife her Uncle Sven gave to her...(Sorry! Monty Python gibbersih just pours out of me at times...) __________________ Be very careful about the beginning. Then, be very careful about the end. Then, be very careful about the middle. (Robert Fripp)

07-13-2008, 03:10 PM	#33 (permalink)
carymca Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 02:33 PM Location: Plano,TX My Ride: 2005 VFR Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Consider a magnetic tank bag. I have an '05 and use a Nelson-Rigg magnetic bag that works fine. It doesn't mar the paint and is easily removed and replaced to access the gas cap. CM

07-16-2008, 10:48 PM	#39 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 03:23 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 23 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	This is a semi decent pic of my Fieldsheer. Low profile, magnetic, easy on/off. The key to scratch resistance is to wipe off the bottom of the bag every time you take it on/off. This keeps the dirt from marring the paint. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

08-13-2008, 12:06 PM	#40 (permalink)
Strap Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 11-15-2008 07:37 PM Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Take a look at Motopak very good quality and awesome service . Had a wolfman nice piece of kit

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