Tank bag?

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  1. 5891Jonathan

    5891Jonathan New Member

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    Hi. I am a new member with an '84 VF750F in Juneau, Alaska. I stumbled on this community by accident. Pleased to meet all of you. A quick question as my first post - has anyone already figured out options for tank bags? I am planning on a 300 mile ride in several weeks and I don't want to wear a backpack!

    By the way, this is a comfortable bike that really pulls and handles well! The suspension is fully adjustable I'm enjoying it immensely!
     
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    I have a bag for an '83 which is the same. I will try to get some info for you.
     
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    Welcome Jonathan. We re glad to have you as part of our group. We have a member map that you can input your location and a chat room. Come on in and join us.

    I don't have any experience with tank bags. VifferVixxen has one but I do not know what brand and there a number of choice available from those that strap on to those held on with magnets.

    Vinny
     
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    jonathan, i just bought the joe rocket manta based on a reccomendation from someone on the list. it's good for short trips as it only holds a few things. Someone on here mentioned the Icon urban? I think for longer trips. Icon seems to get pretty consistently good reviews. I have been watchin ebay for one.
     
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    Hey, thanks for the ideas. Seems like this website will be a good resource for me and my '84 750 Interceptor.
     
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    Not a problem. We are glad we can help. :smile:
     
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    I have been using a clip on style Tour Master TB-18 for the last ten years. Having two Interceptors I made a second harness so that I can move the bag from bike to bike. Great bag, lots of storage, four small pockets around the outside, rain cover, does not move. I also have a Tour Master Cortech 21 Liter. Also a great bag, it's bigger and expandable.
     
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    Also, I forgot to mention tourmaster sport style saddlebags. I looked at some yesterday at the local dealer. They were about $130 and looked like they'd hold enough for a couple days. I'm a lite packer, though.
     
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    I went from the small JR manta to a rapid transit. It's magnetic and has straps for use as a backpack. It also has an available water bladder for longer trips.
     
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    Thanks, everybody! I bought a Wolfman and am loving it!

    BTW, Jev, is your avatar a picture of you? If so, you are pretty buff. Sorry if I am outta line here. I am a newbie, after all.
     
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    no, thats the wife.
     
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    oh man, she lets you use her pic as an avatar? my fiance would kill me. she yells if I just try to take a pic of her...
     
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