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02-13-2010, 11:24 AM
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| Next track day July 29! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ontario
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|  Tank Bag
Hey As spring quickly approachs I'm trying to do all my shopping now instead of when the roads are clear and I can ride. Having just picked up my niner last fall I'm ill equipped in terms of storage on the bike. Any suggestions on a nice mid size tank bag I can use to go around town with or just for day trips (I.e. Pack lunch and wallet size). Also I've heard that the magnetic tank bags can mess with paint jobs, I've got an 07 niner anyone ever had paint discoloration due to magnets? I'm on a budget so hard bags won't be an option for a few years... Thanks! |
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02-13-2010, 11:34 AM
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| CG  Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Catonsville, MD
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I can't comment on tank bags but I use an Axio tail bag that I'm pretty happy with. One of the reasons I went with this option was because of concern about paint damage. I also think it doesn't detract from appearance as much as a tank bag. Down sides are no passenger room and no place to put a map where you can see it while riding. Axio Tail Bag - KneeDraggers.com |
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02-13-2010, 12:05 PM
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| Stella  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada
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I have a large tank bag. I think it is called the Eifel. 8 magnets and two straps. Never had a problem with them affecting the paint.
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02-13-2010, 12:19 PM
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| Imaginifer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex Couty NJ
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I have small Cortech (they have several sizes), magnetic, no marks on the paint yet. Big enough for wallet, phone, water, odds & ends with a small map holder. It comes with a rain cover and a tether too. I think it was around $70.
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02-13-2010, 12:25 PM
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| Redonkulous  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicagoland
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I've been using a Luggage Locker for six years now and it's still like new. The best part is that it doesn't touch the paint at all. Check it out: Luggage Locker link |
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02-13-2010, 03:49 PM
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| BrokeRecord Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Monroe,La
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Get the magnetic bag and forget about it. The straps are un-necessary, I wreaked and mine stayed on. I've used mine for 15 years on about 6 different bikes.  |
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02-13-2010, 04:13 PM
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| Hastatus Prior  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vermont
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i have about 16k on my 07 99.9% with a tank bag with magnets. factory paint held w/o a problem, even my repaint is not a prob. the trick is to lift each magnet straight up. do not let it slide, you will scratch paint when dust or bugs get stuck under it. and road crap when it rains can scatch if not 100% carefull.
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02-13-2010, 07:09 PM
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| Immune  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada
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I have a Joe Rocket Manta XL Magnetic Tank Bag. Never had a problem with it scratching my paint. I just make sure the tank and bag are clean before I put them on.
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02-13-2010, 10:56 PM
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| Fool in the Rain  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky
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Same as above. Run a tankbag with magnets and no problems. Keep it away from metal shavings and dirt and you're good.
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02-14-2010, 04:29 AM
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| Hastatus Prior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vermont
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i scatched mine once from crap getting under there while riding, always clead when it goes on but you cant be sure what gets up under there while riding.
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02-14-2010, 06:59 AM
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| Tribuni Angusticlavii  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western KY
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I like my Cortech Sport Tail Bag...   |
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02-14-2010, 08:30 AM
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| Centurion  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salinas, CA
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Ive been using RKA's stuff since I got the NightHawk S back in 1984, I'm on my second tank bag from them in that time and it was only changed because they changed their buckle design and I couldn't get another set of straps for the VFR, good stuff, holds up well. I also have their saddle bags and they work great too. |
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04-12-2010, 03:13 PM
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| Guy Nicholas Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA.
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One thing to be careful of with the magnetic bags is stuff sticking to it. Mine sits on the floor when not on the bike and one day it picked up a staple. Fortunately I found it before putting it on the bike. But if you are worried about getting your paint messed up...the staple would do it  I do have a couple of very minor scratches, which I am going to attribute to trying to get the bag off my tank (if you aren't careful, it can slide across the paint).Later, Guy |
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04-12-2010, 03:54 PM
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| Pandorian  Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA
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 Use to just pull the bag off without lifting the magnet, I'm sure that didn't help either. Now I lift the magnet flaps, then lift the bag off.
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04-12-2010, 04:31 PM
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| Tesserarius  Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Auckland, NZ
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I have been using this for the past 2 years: Oxford Products Oxford 1st Time Tank Bag @ Moto Liberty // #1 gear Store In Texas Oxford #1 magnetic tank bag. Amazing the amount and weight of stuff I have carried with it. Also comes with a waterproof cover (although it is already pretty water resistant) And clip on carry over the shoulder strap. Last edited by Farab; 04-12-2010 at 04:33 PM. |
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